A quieter space to
meet yourself gently.

Online counselling across British Columbia

Attachment-informed • Developmentally focused • Person-centred

What may bring you here

You're not alone in what you carry.

Relationship challenges

Familiar dynamics that keep appearing with a partner, a parent, or at work, even when you're trying to do things differently. It can feel frustrating to keep arriving at the same place without understanding why.

Emotional overwhelm

Feelings that seem to arrive faster than you can make sense of them, or a quiet numbness that's been there for so long it almost feels normal.

Anxiety and self-doubt

A busy inner critic, difficulty resting, or the sense that you have to keep proving yourself to belong, even when part of you already knows you're enough.

Parenting from a fuller place

Wanting to show up for your child in ways you weren't shown, while noticing how your own history quietly joins the conversation.

Life transitions

Endings, beginnings, and the in-between: grief, identity shifts, or a longing you can't quite explain. Sometimes the hardest part isn't the change itself, but not recognizing the person you're becoming.

Self-worth

A longing to feel like enough, not by performing, but by slowly arriving at a truer sense of who you are.

How I work

Slower, deeper, together.

Most of what we call "problems" are often old, intelligent adaptations—ways we learned to stay connected, safe, or loved.

Rather than trying to get rid of them, we'll become curious about them.

We'll slow things down enough to notice what they're protecting, how they're showing up today, and what new possibilities emerge when they're finally understood.

Gabriela, counsellor at Practice Counselling

About Gabriela

Hi, I'm Gabriela.

I'm a counsellor working online with adults across British Columbia, through different stages of life, relationships, and parenting.

One of the things you'll probably notice about me is that I don't rush to conclusions. I like to slow things down, understand the lens through which you are experiencing your world, and notice the patterns or connections that can be difficult to see from inside them.

Sometimes that means listening to what your body is communicating. Sometimes it means exploring what an old way of protecting yourself is still trying to do for you today. And sometimes it means staying with something a little longer before deciding what needs to change.

I don't think awareness is the destination. I think it is where practising something new can begin.

Before we meet…

Sometimes it is easier to get a sense of someone by hearing their voice than by reading another paragraph.

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My hope is that this website gives you a small sense of who I am before we ever meet. If it feels like a place where you could arrive just as you are, I'd be honoured to meet you there.

Sessions

Online, wherever you are in BC.

All sessions happen over secure video, so you can meet from a place that already feels like yours, whether that's Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George, or a quiet corner of the Kootenays.

Common questions

What to expect.

Do you offer sessions in person or only online?
All sessions are held online over secure video, so we can meet from wherever you are in British Columbia.
How long are sessions and how often do we meet?
Sessions are 50 minutes. Most people begin weekly or every other week, and we can adjust the pace as your needs change.
What happens in the free 60-minute consultation?
It's a relaxed conversation. We'll talk about what's bringing you here, what you're hoping for, and any questions you have. There's no pressure to commit afterward.
What does 'attachment-informed' actually mean?
It means we pay attention to how early relationships shaped the ways you connect, protect yourself, and make sense of closeness today. That understanding often opens up gentler ways to move forward.
Do you work with couples or only individuals?
Yes, I work with both individuals and couples. Whether you're coming on your own or with a partner, we'll make space for what brings you here.
Is counselling covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors or Registered Therapeutic Counsellors. It's worth checking with your provider about your specific coverage.

Credentials

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

RTCC #3403 · Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada

Location

Serving all of British Columbia

Online sessions from Vancouver and Victoria to the Interior, the North, and the Islands.

How we meet

Secure video sessions

50-minute sessions on a private, encrypted platform, from wherever feels most yours.

A gentle first step

A free 60-minute consultation.

A chance to connect, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit. There's no pressure to commit, just space to notice how it lands.