People-pleasing often looks like difficulty saying no, prioritizing others’ needs over your own, and avoiding conflict out of fear of rejection or abandonment. Our people pleasing clients, feel burnout, resentment, and strained relationships.

Therapy at Gather & Ground teaches assertiveness, self-awareness, and communication skills so you can prioritize your needs without guilt. Our counsellors also help you work through the root cause such as the anxiety and self-doubt that often drive people-pleasing behaviours.

Therapy at Gather & Ground teaches assertiveness, self-awareness, and communication skills so you can prioritize your needs without guilt. Our counsellors also help you work through the root cause such as the anxiety and self-doubt that often drive people-pleasing behaviours.

People-pleasing often develops from insecure attachment, trauma, or family dynamics where approval and love were tied to performance. Therapy at Gather & Ground helps uncover these patterns and supports you in creating healthier ways of relating with others.

Yes. Research shows assertiveness training and boundary-setting improve mental health, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships. Many clients notice more energy, confidence, and balance after starting therapy.

Anyone who feels drained, struggles with saying no, or feels trapped in people-pleasing cycles can benefit from therapy for boundary setting. Counselling at Gather & Ground is especially helpful if people-pleasing impacts your work, family, or relationships.

Anyone who feels drained, struggles with saying no, or feels trapped in people-pleasing cycles can benefit from therapy for boundary setting. Counselling at Gather & Ground is especially helpful if people-pleasing impacts your work, family, or relationships.

To find your therapist look for a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychologist, or Social Worker with training in people pleasing and boundary setting. Our Vancouver therapy team specializes in evidence-based approaches to support these challenges!

Many extended health plans in British Columbia cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC), and Registered Social Workers (RSW). It’s best to confirm directly with your provider. Our Vancouver clinic issues detailed receipts to make the reimbursement process simple and stress-free.

Progress in therapy for boundary setting and people pleasing varies by client, but many notice improvements within weeks or months. Longer-term therapy may help with deeper patterns tied to trauma, attachment, or identity. Your therapist will create a personalized treatment plan for you.

Boundary setting and people-pleasing therapy helps you set healthy limits, stop overextending yourself, and strengthen self-worth in relationships. At our Vancouver counselling clinic, we provide online counselling across BC to help clients break free from patterns that leave them drained and foster healthier relationships.

Our counsellors guide you to identify your limits, practice assertive communication, and reduce the fear of saying no. Over time, clients gain confidence in expressing needs and creating healthier, more balanced relationships. You are not born with boundary setting skills, this is something that is learned over time.

Boundary-setting therapy can help with burnout, resentment, anxiety, depression, codependency, perfectionism, and relationship struggles. Many of our clients in Vancouver and BC seek support when constant people-pleasing leaves them feeling exhausted or stuck.

Yes. Our Vancouver-based counselling clinic offers secure online therapy across British Columbia. If you’re searching for “boundaries counselling near me” or “boundary setting therapy near me”, rest assured, we provide accessible support throughout BC communities.