West Coast Counselling Services, Inc.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! This day can be one of celebration and for some a complicated, emotional day. Here’s a link to a great article discussing this along with coping strategies.

The day can be less about brunch and flowers and more about navigating complex emotions.

11/11/2025

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/07/2025

It’s mental health week! Time to highlight self care and normalize asking for help. We all need help from time to time. Follow this link from the Canadian Mental Health Association where they discuss unmasking as a way to allow others in to talk about how you’re really feeling.

https://cmha.ca/news/why-masking-may-be-doing-more-harm-than-good/

04/30/2025

We at West Coast Counselling are saddened and horrified by the recent events of the Lapu Lapu tragedy in Vancouver. We are here to help anyone who has been affected by this event. Our services are covered by many extended health programs and some of us are covered by victims services. If you need support please book online at https://wccounselling.janeapp.com/

We also wanted to share our counselling association the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors is offering a free public webinar on grief and loss following the Lapu Lapu tragedy. ‘Caring for Ourselves and our Communities after Tragic Loss’ on May 01 will offer practical steps to support anyone dealing with the aftermath of the tragedy.

The one-hour webinar will explore various approaches - whether individuals are looking for ways to talk to children about what’s happened or hoping for ideas to manage feelings of worry or overwhelm.

Register - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z84FsMQxSUCCVWkg1lzehw #/registration

The webinar will be led by Alyson Jones, MA, RCC, a leading voice in mental health, family support, and community resilience with over 25 years’ experience.

ONLINE The BCACC is committed to supporting our communities during this time of profound grief and loss following the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy. We’ve heard from many individuals, communities, and counsellors seeking ways to help and to heal. In response, we are offering this free, one-hour webin...

03/08/2025

Celebrating women today!

12/24/2024

Wishing everyone peace and joy this Christmas and a wonderful year ahead.

10/21/2024

I’m pleased to welcome our newest associate and clinical counsellor Brenna McDonnell. She’s a lovely addition to West Coast Counselling and is available with evening and Saturday appointments at both locations Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.
Here’s a bit about her:

Brenna is committed to guiding others along the wonderful journey of healing and self-discovery. Whether you are seeking support for your relationship, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, PTSD, improved self-care, ADHD, or substance misuse concerns, she aims to guide and empower you with the tools and insights needed to navigate life's obstacles and create lasting positive changes. The goal is to work together to foster healing from within and navigate a path towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Brenna may be booked online at the following link: https://wccounselling.janeapp.com/

At West Coast Counselling Services, we provide individual, couples and family counselling in a safe, supportive environment using practical solutions.

02/29/2024

New therapy group starting April 4. Only 8 spots available. Sign up at 604-762-5358 or [email protected]

At West Coast Counselling Services, we provide individual, couples and family counselling in a safe, supportive environment using practical solutions.

01/02/2024

It's a new year, new mindset with new results. Wishing you all the best for the year ahead.