Testimonials
"Working with Barbara has been a life-changing experience. She creates a safe, compassionate space where I felt truly heard and understood. Her insight, patience, and gentle guidance helped me see my challenges from a new perspective and find practical ways to move forward. I now feel more confident, resilient, and at peace with myself than I have in years. Barbara doesn’t just listen—she empowers you to grow." — K.S.
Happy Chinese New Year, Barbara!!!
We got our pictures back from the wedding and wanted to share our special day with you.
Thank you again for all your help. This day would not have happened without you."
Jon & Michelle , Vancouver, B.C. Couples counselling, marriage counselling“My wife and I could barely be in the same room together anymore. We were literally days away from separating when my wife
convinced me to give counseling a try. I reluctantly agreed, thinking it would be a total waste of time and money. Within two
sessions with you we began to see our relationship in a completely different light and within six sessions we had a solid idea of how
we could apply what we had worked on in the future. We wanted to thank you and to tell you next month we are renewing our
marriage vows.Vancouver, B.C. Couples counselling, anger managementWe have been to counselling a few times, your style of counselling has been the best ; for me as a person thus far, and I find that
every session reveals new amazing insights on how to communicate and function in everyday life in a more fulfilling way. Before I
started counselling with you, I felt overwhelmed with many aspects of my life and my emotions often felt out of control. I found hope
and strategies to deal with conflicts I encounter in all my relationships."
Colin B., White Rock, B.C. anger management, anxiety and depression
“ Barbara ....just a quick e-mail to follow up on our first session Friday evening. I found our conversation to be very helpful. My level
of anxiety is way down. I left your office with a renewed sense of hope. I love my wife very much and want our marriage to work. “
John, Coquitlam, B.C. counselling for anxiety, relationship counselling, marriageSorry for the rant all session last week. But, this has been a good week. I’m being more assertive and doing the best to stand up to
what I want and need. I’m not letting my girlfriend walk on me. You are right. Things have been a lot better. Now if only the sex life
would improve. Once a week jump on is not enough! I hope that this improves with time. You are making a difference in my life.
Thank you.”John Ky, New Westminster, B.C. anger management counselling, relationship counselling“Hi Barb.... I have been giving it alot of thought, and feel like I am doing good right now and I think our last appointment really
proved that to me. I have learned alot about myself through seeing you. I hope that if I need to in the future I can make contact
again. Take care and thanks for everything.” Kelly, Delta, B.C., relationship counselling, anger managementThanks again for your inspiration before I relocated to be with my young son , it really helped!"
Matt G,New Westminster, B.C., cheating, relationship counselling, depression“Hi Barbara....Just want to thank you for the great advise, it made D* feel really good and that makes me happy. =) Looking forward
to seeing you again next week! Have a good day!”
Nicole ,Surrey, B.C., Relationship & Couples counselling“Barbara, I hope this finds you well – happy and healthy! I was telling a friend how much you helped me, and she is interested in
finding a therapist for herself. I told her I would ask if you are accepting new patients.
I am doing well, the kids are good, growing and healthy and for the most part happy little boys. Time is just flying by.
I think of you often and the work we did together.”
Natalie .R., North Vancouver, B.C.,relationship counselling“Barbara....Thanks for another great session last night, we touched on some really good stuff.”
R. & M. New Westminster, B.C., marriage, couples counselling, anxiety“Thanks for the succinct summary...you did a wonderful job with us yesterday.”
Sandeep,Couples counselling, partner cheating, infidelity, addiction“Barbara, thanks for your email. Yes, things are great! After a 6 month break from our relationship about a year and a half ago, A*
and I reconnected and life is very good! We were married at the beginning of August :) No more pot! Hallelujah!
S.W., N. Vancouver, B.C., Couples Counselling, anxiety, depression, addiction“Thank you Barbara, after all these years, my wife S is 7 months pregnant; and, always remember you have been and integral
part in this marriage surviving.”
A.M., Vancouver, B.C., marriage counselling, addiction, anxiety“Barbara, Hello, yes everything is progressing very well. Me and J* are going really good, she told me a few weeks ago that she is
falling/fallen for me which is a nice feeling. I'm okay, sometimes I still have those 'negative' thoughts though I the tools you have
given me are helping me dispel those!”
Hugh, Surrey, B.C., anxiety, depression, relationship counselling (2 nd one from Colin Bates)Thanks for the Skype call in while we were away on our extended trip! It was helpful and we appreciate your time, skills and energy.
BTW today we are celebrating our second anniversary."
J& Sy, Delta, B.C., Couples counselling, depression“Hi Barbara, I got to thinking today that C* and I only ever seem to send an email to you when we were in trouble, but not otherwise.
Happy to report that we are doing very well! Had a real rough spot a few months back, but we seem to have come out the other side
stronger for it and we're both loving the emotional space we're in right now. It's never felt better actually.”
Alex & Chris., Vancouver, B.C., Couples counselling, marriage, cheating, infidelity, same sex relFor a first time client of a counselling service, Barbara made me feel very comfortable for me to
share my thoughts. I also use the valuable tools and information from my sessions with Barbara
to help me through difficult times in my job. B.R. VancouverBarbara has been a true blessing. She was able to pull me out of a deep hole of anxiety, one I
could not get out of myself. She asks deep probing question that helped unlock my patterns of
self destruction. She showed me light, where I could not see any.
N. L. Surrey (72 nd ) one of my first clients a CCCI saw three counsellors before I found Barbara. Barbara is the first counsellor that really listens,
and gets me. Barbara has a knack of being able to challenge my thinking and yet leaving my
character in tact. C.C. CoquitlamBarbara’s couple counselling ability got my wife and I to really investigate our behaviours, and
more importantly, coached us on how each of us were to change. We now have passion back
into our marriage of ten years. D VancouverMy anxiety and depression was taking over my life. Now I have the insights and tools to keep
myself focused on the Now from my weekly session with Barbara. It’s worth the drive from
Abbotsford! I. M.Barbara truly cared about my success. She had my back even when I doubted myself. Her
passion along with her acerbic humour made each session enjoyable, real, and safe--Bob, New Westminster, B.C.