Counsellor Kate
Help and hope for the whole family
Do you wish you had a go-to person to call for advice or just a listening ear? Sometimes, seeking help from a professional is the best way to put things into perspective. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver, BC, your well-being and inner peace are my number one priorities. I’m here to guide you and your family through all of life’s challenges. I offer my clients the compassion and care they deserve, and have lots of tools and expertise to help you get through the tough stuff and on to a better, happier, more calm and balanced life.
Services Available
Helping You Feel Better
Parent Coaching
Family Support
In case you haven't noticed, parenting is HARD! You're not meant to have to navigate the confusing world of parenting alone. Parent coaching is a service designed to give you time and space to sift through the conflicting "expert" advice and get back to your own values and goals. You are the expert of your own child and I offer specific, tailored strategies to fit your unique needs.
Individual Therapy
Here For You
If you’re looking for compassionate support from a person who cares about your well-being, then you’ve come to the right place. In my therapy sessions, we’ll work together to identify current challenges and goals. I will help you re-frame your thinking and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. I believe every person has their own inherent strengths, and I consider it my job to guide you within so you can access and utilize those inner resources.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Target Challenging Behaviour
Do you find yourself constantly struggling to manage your child's behaviour? Is your child defiant, aggressive, emotionally intense, or overly sensitive? It might be time to seek help from a trained professional. PCIT is an attachment-focused, evidence-based direct coaching program that targets disruptive behaviour with specific skills that will create confident parents and connected, cooperative children.
Zoom Sessions
Available Wherever You Are
If you’re looking for personalized online support from the comfort of your home or office, or are too busy to meet in person, I'm happy to accommodate. Sessions can even include two or more people at separate locations! I guide my clients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new strategies and attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule a free phone consultation and see what I can do for you.
Guiding You On the Path of Self-Healing
Here to help
Perhaps you've been feeling down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about a family relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and encouragement. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. In my therapy sessions I promote behavioural transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and feelings. Whether you’re going through power struggles with your children, experiencing anxiety or depression, in a frustrating family relationship, or trying to overcome a difficult childhood - I have the tools and professional experience to help you move forward.
Clinical Training & Supervision
Evidence-Based Practice
As a PCIT International Certified Therapist and Level 1 Trainer, I can assist agencies and child therapy clinics in setting up their own Parent-Child Interaction Therapy program. Rigorously-researched and considered a Best Practice in family therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is highly effective and in demand in Canadian communities. Contact me for more information.
Workshops & Presentations
Dynamic & Interactive
A sought-after speaker for groups small and large, ranging from parents to professors, Kate is an engaging and experienced presenter who delights in sharing her knowledge. Topics range from Positive Parenting, Guiding Big Feelings, and Understanding Temperament, to Working within the Child Welfare System, and Community of Practice. New curriculum development and in-service contracts welcome.
Parent Salon Evenings
Tailored Discussions
Do you and your friends just want to get together and have a sounding board to ask questions about parenting? My Parent Salon Evenings are open to up to 10 people, in my Vancouver office or your space. You gather the people, I will bring the information and the jokes! Any of my 2 hour workshop presentations are available in salon format. Email for details.
Online Video Lessons
COMING SOON: Bite-sized parenting strategies available anytime
Siblings without Rivalry
Video Lesson
Attachment-Focused Play
Video Lesson + Skype Coaching
“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.”
