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Why you might be here
Raising kids is hard. There’s no single right way to do it. The pressure to “get it right” can feel heavy, especially when you’re tired or stretched thin. Together we'll help you find steadiness, connection, and balance again.
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How therapy at G&G Helps
Therapy gives you space to slow down, breathe, and check in with what’s really going on beneath the surface: your worries, your hopes, and the parts of parenting that feel messy or confusing. This is your space to feel seen and supported, not as a “perfect” parent, but as a human doing their best.
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The Outcome
The change starts with you and continues with them. Your healing not only enhances your life, it impacts the generations to come.
Healing means letting go of the pressure to be perfect and learning to give yourself the same compassion you give your kids. Parenting gets lighter when you don’t have to hold it all alone. Heal now, so they don't have to later.
• Personalized referral plan with a therapist match guarantee
• Highly vetted therapists who are real, warm, and relatable
• A reputable clinic that has supported over 2,000 clients across BC
• Virtual counselling anywhere in BC — evenings and weekends available
• Holistic, collaborative care designed around your unique needs
• A dedicated clinic concierge to support you every step of the way
Relief from the pressure to “get it right”.
Tools to manage overwhelm and self-doubt.
More balance between your needs and your children’s.
Confidence in your parenting choices.
Permission to be imperfect and ask for support.
Strategies to handle daily stress with more ease.
A deeper, calmer connection with your kids.
Greater kindness and compassion toward yourself.
Guidance from therapists who understand the emotional weight of parenthood.
Therapy for parents is specialized counselling that supports your emotional wellbeing and helps you navigate the challenges of raising children and the life changes that occur when becoming a parent. Sessions focus on improving communication, managing stress, and building stronger parent–child relationships. At our Vancouver counselling clinic, therapy is personalized to your parenting stage and family needs.
Parents often seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck in recurring conflicts, or unsure how to support their child’s emotions or behavior. Our clients have found therapy helpful during major transitions such as co-parenting, divorce, adolescence, or returning to work. You don’t need to be in crisis as therapy can be preventive and restorative.
Getting started is simple! You can book your first session online or schedule a free 15-minute consultation with one of our parenting specialists. We can also match you with a therapist experienced in parenting support and family dynamics so you can feel guided, not judged, every step of the way.
Yes. Therapy provides a space to decompress, set realistic expectations, and build self-care routines. Parental burnout is common and therapy at G&G helps you identify what’s depleting you and develop tools to restore energy, balance, and compassion toward yourself.
Couples or family sessions can help you explore differing parenting approaches in a neutral, supportive space. A therapist will help you identify shared values, improve communication, and find consistent strategies that work for both of you and your family.
Yes, online parent therapy is just as effective as in-person counselling. It offers flexibility for busy schedules while maintaining confidentiality and support. Many parents across Vancouver and BC appreciate being able to attend sessions from home during naptime or after bedtime.
Parent therapy can help with parenting stress, overwhelm, or guilt; co-parenting and blended family dynamics; child behavior or emotional regulation issues; communication breakdowns and boundary setting; and anxiety, depression, or identity shifts in parenthood. Our Vancouver parenting and family therapists use evidence-based approaches to strengthen family connection and resilience.
Therapy helps you understand your triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and parent with more patience and confidence. You’ll learn strategies for managing frustration, improving communication, and creating a calmer home environment. Many parents find it helps them connect more deeply with their children and improve elements of co-parenting.
Therapy can help parents of teens improve communication, manage conflict, and set healthy boundaries. It supports you in balancing independence with guidance, so your teen feels respected and understood. Working with a therapist can reduce tension and rebuild trust during these key years.
Absolutely. Many new parents experience anxiety, identity changes, or relationship strain after welcoming a baby. Therapy offers emotional support, coping tools, and strategies for sharing responsibilities. Our Vancouver counsellors also collaborate with postpartum specialists when needed.
If you have any questions for us prior to booking an appointment or being matched with a therapist, please fill out this contact form and our clinic concierge will get back to you during business hours (Monday- Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm PST).
We look forward to supporting you!
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