Connect with registered clinical counsellors specializing in anxiety and depression, couples and individual therapy, emotion-focused family therapy and eating disorders

Even if your emotions leave you drained, overwhelmed, and stuck binging Netflix in bed. Even if you struggle to communicate with and feel resentful towards your most important and valued relationships.
Even if you feel uncomfortable in your clothes, in front of your bedroom mirror, and around the dinner table.

You have the power to decide how you want to move forward with your life. You might just need a little help—and that’s exactly what we do.

Yes, you.

A healthy and fulfilling life is waiting for you.

Sometimes it takes getting through the hard to get to the good.

Counselling and Mental Health in Burnaby and Online

Parallel Wellness is here to help and support our

neighbours

We’re here to get to know you on a human-to-human level, hear your ideas and worries, and encourage you to explore scary places and do hard things. We believe in you—even when you don’t believe in yourself.

*Please note that all online counselling sessions are also subject to our 24-hour cancellation policy. We reserve the right to charge in full for non-emergency cancellations.

If you must cancel an appointment with less than 24 hours notice, please contact your counsellor directly. Our office telephone and email are only checked during Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5pm business hours. Cancellations not communicated directly to your counsellor will be considered a no-show.



CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION

In subsequent sessions, you and your counsellor will work together to explore your concerns, practice strategies to improve your mental health and create a plan to achieve your goals.

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Attend your first virtual or in-person counselling session and meet your counsellor. Expect to discuss what brings you to counselling and your goals. Your counsellor will also gather information about your personal history and presenting concerns.

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Help us get to know you better by filling out our intake form. This will also help you start thinking about what you’d like to share in your first session.

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Book your initial session online or give us a call

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How to Get Started

Parallel Wellness

meet our team

Parallel Wellness operates with heart, professionalism and relatability. It’s our goal that all clients feel supported by a counsellor who gets it, learns to feel more compassion for themselves and walks away from therapy proud of the challenges they’ve overcome. 

Our counsellors specialize in a wide range of topics including anxiety and depression, body image and eating disorders, career and personal development, family conflict, relationship management and more.

We invite you to come meet our counsellors, learn who may be a good fit for you and your goals, schedule an in-person counselling session or connect online with a virtual appointment.


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We share our insights on common concerns we hear in our practice—from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and relationships. 

See our clinical counsellors in action and learn how we can support you 

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It’s normal for something new (and vulnerable) to make you nervous. We’re here to help.


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