Relationship counselling In Burnaby
Relationship counselling, without assumptions
Support for couples, partners, and relationships of all kinds. Whether you’re navigating conflict, change, or a new chapter, we work together to help you build a relationship that feels more connected, secure, and sustainable.
Monogamous
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Polyamorous
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Open
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CNM/ENM
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Queer relationships
This might be a good fit if...
You keep having the same conflict
Communication has gotten difficult
Trust or intimacy has changed
Your relationship is changing
You want something different, but don’t know how to get there
ENM & Poly-Affirming Relationship Counselling in Burnaby
A space for all relationships.
I hold space for all consensual relationship strucutres, including monogamous, polyamorous, open, and all other forms of ENM. My approach is inclusive, non-judgmental, and focused on what matters most to you, not what a relationship is “supposed” to look like.
Opening or changing a relationship
Expectations, agreements, pacing, boundaries, and uncertainty. Whether you’re opening up, renegotiating agreements, or exploring a new direction, we can work through the questions together.
Navigating multiple relationships
Time, jealousy, metamour dynamics, communication, autonomy, and competing needs. Find support for the real-life complexities of loving and caring for more than one person.
Building the relationship that works for you
Exploring commitment, hierarchy, labels, intimacy, and what you actually want. Together, we can clarify your values and create something that feels authentic and sustainable.
Practical Details
Do we have to be in crisis to come to relationship counselling?
Not at all. People come to counselling for conflict, communication, trust, intimacy, major changes, or simply because they want to understand each other better and strengthen the relationship before things feel unmanageable.
Do you work with monogamous relationships too?
Yes. I work with monogamous, polyamorous, open, and other consensually non-monogamous relationships. The focus is on what works for the people in the relationship, rather than assuming one structure is right for everyone.
Can we come if we’re thinking about opening our relationship?
Yes. Counselling can provide space to talk through expectations, boundaries, pacing, fears, agreements, and what opening the relationship would mean for each of you before or during that transition.
What if one of us is unsure about counselling?
That’s common. You don’t both have to arrive equally convinced that counselling will help. We can start by talking about what each of you wants, what feels uncomfortable, and what would make the process feel worthwhile.
Will we have to talk about sex or intimacy?
Only if it’s relevant to what you want to work on. Intimacy can be part of relationship counselling, but you decide what you’re comfortable discussing and at what pace.
Do all partners have to attend?
Not necessarily. Especially with non-monogamous relationships, who attends depends on what you’re hoping to work on. Some relationship work involves two people, while other situations may involve more partners or a combination of joint and individual conversations.
Do you work with polycules or more than two partners at once?
Yes, depending on the situation and what would be clinically useful. We can discuss who should participate and what format makes the most sense during the consultation.
Is it covered by extended health benefits?
Many extended health plans cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), but coverage varies. It’s a good idea to check the details of your individual plan.
Have questions about the process and our fit?
We can talk about it during your free consultation.