Tapestry Counselling Centre

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We offer:

- Individual Counselling for Adults
(For more information: www.tapestrycentre.ca)

- Support Group for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
(Mondays 7:00-8:30pm, except holidays)
(More Group info: http://www.tapestrycentre.ca/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Poster-for-ASCA-grp-update-oct-2013.pdf)

08/18/2026

Many people think improving their mental health requires dramatic changes.

But often, healing begins with something much smaller.

☕ A coffee with a friend.
🌳 A walk through the park.
🎵 Listening to live music at a festival.
🛍️ Supporting a local business.
👋 Saying hello to a neighbour.

These everyday moments help us slow down, reconnect with others and remember that we’re part of a community.

In our latest blog, we explore why connection plays such an important role in mental wellbeing and why East Vancouver is such a special place to experience it.

If you’re looking for a little inspiration this summer, we’d love you to have a read.

Thank you to everyone who helps make East Vancouver the vibrant, supportive community it is.

Read the blog – link in bio.

08/12/2026

When we hear the word trauma, many of us think of a single, life-changing event.

But trauma can also develop through ongoing experiences, particularly during childhood.

Growing up with abuse, neglect, emotional invalidation, or an unpredictable home environment can shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and respond to stress well into adulthood.

Many people don't immediately connect struggles like anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-worth, or difficulties in relationships with experiences from earlier in life. Yet understanding those connections can be an important step towards healing.

At Tapestry Counselling Centre, supporting adults who are living with the effects of childhood trauma is an area of particular expertise.

Our latest blog explores some common misconceptions about counselling and how it can provide a safe, compassionate space to better understand yourself and move forward.

Read the blog via the following link: https://bit.ly/4hjo6Eb

08/05/2026

If films and TV were your only introduction to counselling, you'd probably expect something like this...

• A leather couch.
• A counsellor scribbling mysterious notes.
• Long awkward silences.
• “And how does that make you feel?" every five minutes.

Thankfully, real counselling is nothing like that.

A good counsellor isn't there to analyze your every word or tell you how to live your life. They're there to listen, understand, ask thoughtful questions, and help you make sense of what's going on in a way that feels supportive and collaborative.

There isn't a script. You don't need to know exactly what to say. You don't have to be "good" at counselling.

Some sessions might involve laughter. Others might be emotional. Some might simply leave you with a new perspective to think about on the drive home.

At Tapestry Counselling Centre, we believe counselling should feel like a genuine conversation with someone who cares, not a scene from a Hollywood movie.

If you've ever been curious about counselling but films have given you the wrong idea, you're not alone.

Read the blog via the following link: https://bit.ly/4hjo6Eb

07/29/2026

One of the biggest reasons people put off counselling is because they convince themselves that someone else has it worse.

"I should be able to cope."

"It's probably not serious enough."

"I don't want to make a fuss."

"Maybe I just need to get over it."

These thoughts are incredibly common, but they can also stop us from getting the support we need.

The truth is counselling isn't reserved for people in crisis. It's for anyone who wants a safe space to understand what they're experiencing, work through life's challenges, or simply make sense of their thoughts and emotions.

You don't have to wait until things feel unbearable before asking for help.

Everyone deserves support, whatever they're facing.

Our latest blog explores some of the most common questions and misconceptions about counselling, and why reaching out is often the first step towards feeling more like yourself again.

Read the blog via the following link: https://bit.ly/4hjo6Eb

07/22/2026

"Is counselling right for me?"

It's one of the most common questions people ask themselves.

Many people think they need to be in crisis before reaching out for support. Others worry their problems aren't "serious enough" or that they should be able to cope on their own.

The truth is you don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out.

You don't need to know exactly what's wrong, have the "right" words, or even know where to begin.

Sometimes, simply being curious about why you're feeling the way you do is reason enough to start a conversation.

In our latest blog, we explore some of the common questions and misconceptions about counselling, what you can expect from the process, and how taking that first step can lead to meaningful change.

Read the blog via the following link: https://bit.ly/4hjo6Eb

07/01/2026

There is nothing wrong with wanting to feel healthy, confident, ambitious, competitive, or motivated.

But social media can sometimes turn those healthy interests into constant pressure to be more attractive, more successful, more masculine, or more “perfect.”

And even if part of you knows that trends such as “looksmaxxing” are completely ridiculous, they can still take over your thoughts.

If you constantly feel like you are not enough no matter how hard you work on yourself, it may be worth asking what’s underneath that pressure. Is this pressure tapping into past trauma, or creating new emotional wounds over time? Click the following link to learn more: https://bit.ly/49HtLzu

This Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re encouraging more honest conversations with young men about pressure, confidence, identity, and emotional wellbeing.

06/24/2026

If you’re constantly watching videos about how to be more attractive, more successful, more confident, more disciplined, more masculine – you’re not alone.

A lot of young men are feeling pressure right now to constantly improve themselves online. Better body. Better jawline. More money. More status. More confidence. It can start to feel like who you are right now is never enough.

But if this kind of content is taking over your thinking, making you anxious, insecure, isolated, or obsessed with “fixing” yourself, it may be worth asking what’s really underneath that pressure.

Sometimes it’s not actually about becoming perfect.

Sometimes it’s about wanting to feel accepted. Wanted. Respected. Confident. Good enough.

At Tapestry Counselling Centre, we often see how trauma, bullying, criticism, rejection, or difficult experiences can stay with someone long after they happen, shaping confidence, self-worth, relationships, and mental health in ways people don’t always realize.

This Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, our latest blog explores the growing pressure many boys and young men are facing online, and why these conversations matter

If you’re struggling, or worried about someone in your life, we are here to help. Click the following link to learn more: https://bit.ly/49HtLzu

06/17/2026

Young men today are growing up in a world where social media constantly tells them to improve, achieve, perform, and “optimize” themselves.

Better body.
Better jawline.
More status.
More confidence.

But underneath that pressure, many young men are struggling with loneliness, insecurity, anxiety, and low self-worth.

Our new blog for Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month explores the emotional impact these trends may be having on boys and young men today.

If you’re a man who is struggling emotionally, or someone concerned about a man in your life, support is available. Click the following link to learn more: https://bit.ly/49HtLzu

05/27/2026

There’s a point in your early 20s where everything starts to shift.

You might be:
- finishing school or starting a new job
- living more independently
- building new relationships or rethinking old ones
- trying to figure out what your life is actually going to look like

From the outside, it can look like things are moving forward. But internally, it doesn’t always feel that simple.

Some people notice:
- anxiety that feels new or harder to manage
- a drop in motivation or direction
- feeling disconnected, uncertain, or overwhelmed
- old memories or emotions coming back in unexpected ways

It can feel confusing, especially when this is supposed to be an exciting time. Know that sometimes things from early life can start to surface.

Not because you’re going backwards, but because you’re ready to process them.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. And you don’t have to do it alone.

05/20/2026

“But nothing has happened recently… so why now?”

This is something we hear often from parents and from young people themselves.

The reality is, mental health doesn’t always follow a clear timeline.

Experiences from earlier in life such as stress, loss, instability, difficult relationships, don’t always show up right away. Sometimes they surface later, when a young person has more awareness, independence, and space to process.

It might look like:
- withdrawal or low mood
- anxiety or irritability
- changes in focus or motivation
- feeling lost or disconnected

Not because something is “wrong,” but because something is finally being understood

Support at this stage isn’t about fixing or rushing, it’s about staying open, curious, and present

This Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder: you don’t have to wait until things feel urgent to start the conversation.

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1718 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC
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Thursday 9am - 8pm
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