Counselling with Lauren in Fairview Vancouver

The pace of life right now can feel fast, demanding, and often disconnected from what fulfils us as human beings. We are existing in a world that prioritizes productivity over healing, and which does not often create space for our emotional and mental well being. These elements could be one of the reasons you’er feeling at odds with yourself.

For you, this could show up in your body: a persistent tension in your shoulders, a pressure in your chest, or your breath feeling laboured and heavy. Or, you might feel often stuck in a place that seems outside of your control, or fighting recurring patterns you can’t quite figure out how to escape from…. leaving you in state where your mind or heart starts to race. When we can’t settle these moments for ourselves, of course it makes sense that we end up feeling exhausted and disillusioned. For many of us, the ways we have learned to cope also don’t support us feeling connected to ourselves, our families or to communities anymore.

While we can’t separate ourselves fully from the world around us, and the systems that make it difficult to tend to ourselves in ways that work, we can learn how to move within them feeling more grounded and authentic. In sessions with me, we have the opportunity to become curious about how the different parts of ourselves interact with each other and with the world. We can slow down the racing thoughts and bring breath to soften the tension you may be feeling; we can also work towards identifying your core emotional needs and addressing your attachment patterns - we start with whatever is most present.

I want to honour your capacity, your humanness, and your need for rest, care, and belonging. If you’re ready, I’m here to meet you exactly where you are.