Kari Gundersen Counselling

04/16/2026

There are times in life when what we need isn’t therapy. It’s something simpler than that and often harder to find.

Someone to sit with. Someone steady, thoughtful, and caring, especially during the quiet or more difficult stretches.

That’s why I’ve added Companion Support as a new offering in my practice. These are highly personal in-home or community-based sessions for people who would benefit from:

• sharing meaningful conversation over tea or coffee
• sitting together during a difficult or lonely stretch
• going for a gentle walk
• friendship through a life transition or difficult season
• helping you structure your day or get started with a few simple tasks
• reading, writing, or drawing together
• quiet company and human presence when that’s what’s most needed

This service may be best suited to seniors, people living alone, or recovering from something challenging. This isn’t counselling and there’s no pressure to “work on” anything. It’s a space to be met with warmth, attention, and a human presence that feels grounding.

If this sounds like something you or someone you love might need, you can learn more here:

Sometimes you simply need a steady, thoughtful person to sit with you for a while, to share a cup of tea, go for a walk, help you gather yourself, or make the day feel a little less heavy and alone. I offer companion support sessions in the Greater Vancouver area for adults and seniors who would ben...

04/06/2026

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to counselling.

A lot of the people I work with are high functioning and self-aware… and yet still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling in ways no one really sees.

Maybe you’re:
• overthinking things
• carrying stress that doesn’t go away
• navigating relationships that feel confusing or draining
• or just feeling like something is “off” even if you can’t explain it

You don’t have to wait until things get worse to be supported. I have a few openings right now and would love to work with you.

You can visit my website for more info here: www.karigundersen,com
or book a session here: https://creativespirittherapy.janeapp.com

Feel free to reach out if you have questions first.

[email protected]

Kari Gundersen, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor. You can talk to me.

04/04/2026

Here's why .... when someone says or does something that even remotely resembles the way you were hurt as a child, they reach right through all those years of growth and learning that you've done as you matured, and it's like they can still poke at that hurt little child inside you.

And guess who answers? The young version of you that first learned what rejection, fear, or shame felt like. It’s the younger self stepping forward, trying to protect us the only way it knows how.

That’s why reactions can feel bigger, more urgent, or harder to regulate than the situation seems to “deserve” because it’s not just about now, it’s also about then.

What did you need then that you didn’t get? Comfort, protection, reassurance, someone on your side? Through therapy, you can address that wound and offer that now, through your words, your breath, your presence.

Over time, this builds a new internal relationship where that younger part doesn’t have to take over so completely because they trust that you will show up and take care of them.

Ask me how.

www.karigundersen.com

04/03/2026

Sometimes life breaks us open … but we can put you back together.

Many of my clients feel deeply, think a lot, and are tired of holding it all together on their own. They are intelligent, self-aware and capable, yet still find themselves stuck in patterns or emotions that don’t feel effective.

You might be someone others rely on, who’s used to coping, pushing through, and making it work … but inside, it feels like a lot.

You can talk to me.

www.karigundersen.com

04/02/2026

IN-PERSON COUNSELLING - we're back!

I try to create a truly welcoming environment that feels like a place you’d like to hang out and have a great conversation over a cup of tea, not a clinical assessment. There’s a chalkboard in my office that I sometimes fill with lists and diagrams so you can snap a photo before you leave. Pocket full of inspiration ...to go!

In-person sessions can be especially helpful if you find it easier to focus when you’re in a dedicated space away from home. Many people appreciate having a quiet place where they can set aside the distractions of everyday life and give themselves time to reflect, talk things through, and explore new perspectives.

Sometimes we’ll sit and talk, and other times we'll use worksheets or do some inquisitive exercises to help organize thoughts and look at a situation from different angles.

My office is designed to feel relaxed and informal. There’s no desk between us, and you’re welcome to bring a coffee, tea, or water with you if that helps you settle in. The goal is simply to create a space where honest conversations can happen naturally and where you can feel supported while working through whatever is on your mind.

www.karigundersen.com

04/02/2026

NEW LOCATION - In the heart of Downtown Vancouver

Suite #908 - 938 Howe Street

There’s pay parking on the street and an underground parkade that’s accessible from the alley behind the building.

The closest Skytrain stations are Vancouver City Centre, Granville, or Burrard. They’re all approximately 5 minutes away by foot.

Open Monday to Friday

04/02/2026

Are you going through a breakup, family estrangement, job loss, or crisis?

I specialize in REPAIR AFTER RUPTURE, to help you make sense of what happened, tend to what still hurts, and find a way forward that feels true to you.

Sometimes life breaks us open … but we can put you back together.

www.karigundersen.com

04/02/2026

Are you looking for deeper meaning in your career or relationships? Working your way through stress, conflict, a break up, or big life decision? Do you feel stuck and unsure where to even begin?

It’s ok, everyone needs someone to talk to.

You can talk to me.

www.karigundersen.com