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Relationships, mental health, and other topics we care about
All of our articles are written by our counsellors and relate to the topics we address in our sessions with our patients.
Feeling Stuck Before Your Therapy Session?
It’s common to arrive at a counselling session and feel unsure of what to say. The good news? Therapy is here for every thought, feeling, or challenge—whether big or small. With the guidance of a counsellor, you can explore your mental health, reduce stress, and leave each session feeling lighter and more supported.
Affordable Counselling Options in Vancouver: Interns & Sliding‑Scale Explained
Looking for low-cost mental health support in Vancouver? Explore how intern-led counselling and sliding scale therapy can provide affordable and effective care.
Co-Parenting After Divorce: A Vancouver Therapist’s Guide
A Vancouver therapist guides effective co-parenting after divorce. Learn strategies for communication, boundaries, and child-centered support.
When One’s Ready and the Other is Not: The Uncertainty Around Deciding to Marry
Whether you're hesitating to propose or waiting for your partner to decide, does the topic of marriage bring about anxiety? Explore how Vancouver counselling supports both sides of this deeply personal crossroads with compassion and clarity.
Why Big Sweeping Changes May Be Easier (and More Sustainable) Than Small Ones: New Evidence from the University of British Columbia
Discover why big changes may be easier than small ones, based on addiction therapy, neuroplasticity, and mental health support in Vancouver.
MH Counselling is now officially Watermark Counselling Co.
As we usher in this new era of our business as Watermark Counselling, we would like to share that we are officially sunsetting the MH Counselling name. Read on about why we decided to make the change and what that means for our clients.
What are boundaries and how do I set them?
Having strong boundaries is important because it protects our self-esteem and identity as an individual and exercises our right to make choices for ourselves. They are about what you are willing to tolerate or accept and how you will advocate for yourself in certain situations.
Can Relationships Achieve 50/50 Fairness?
Is it possible to achieve a perfectly equal distribution of work in a relationship? We don't think so. Read on to understand why the idea of fairness being an even “50/50” had to go.
Attachment Theory: What is it and why is it helpful in therapy?
Attachment Theory is often misunderstood. Learn the truth behind this powerful theory, and see how our counsellors utilize it as a catalyst to create conditions necessary for change.