Family Counselling in Downtown Vancouver, BC

Families often go through periods of tension, miscommunication, or ongoing conflict. When this is the case, working with a trained family counsellor at Latitude Counselling can help each member feel heard, understood, and supported. To help families through challenging periods, we provide a structured and compassionate space to explore complex dynamics, address unresolved issues, and strengthen the way your family communicates and connects.

How Family Counselling Helps Create Lasting Change

Vancouver families are constantly evolving, and with that comes the potential for stress, misunderstanding, and emotional strain. Conflict between parents and children, sibling tension, or breakdowns in communication can disrupt daily life and weaken the sense of connection at home.

Family counselling creates space to slow down, gain perspective, and work through difficult dynamics in a constructive way. It helps families understand each other’s experiences, rebuild trust, and develop tools to support healthier interactions, both now and in the future.

At Latitude Counselling, we support Vancouver families navigating a wide range of challenges. Our therapists offer guidance in a calm, non-judgmental environment, using evidence-based approaches such as:

  1. Systems Therapy – Addressing family roles, boundaries, and patterns that influence behaviour.

  2. Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) – Strengthening emotional bonds and creating safety in parent-child relationships.

  3. Parent Coaching – Equipping caregivers with strategies to support emotional regulation and respectful discipline.

  4. Narrative Therapy – Helping family members reshape negative narratives and reconnect with shared values.

  5. Conflict Management Tools – Teaching healthy ways to resolve disagreements and express needs clearly.

  6. Whole-Family or Individual Sessions – Providing space for group and one-on-one work as needed to support meaningful progress.

Family Concerns We Address:

  1. Chronic miscommunication between family members

  2. Frequent arguments or recurring conflict at home

  3. Emotional distance between parents, children, or siblings

  4. Parent-child relationship strain or disconnect

  5. Breakdown in trust within the family system

  6. Difficulty managing boundaries and respecting personal space

  7. Unresolved tensions from past experiences

  8. Sibling rivalry or feelings of unfair treatment

  9. Differences in parenting approaches or discipline styles

  10. Challenges navigating blended or stepfamily dynamics

  11. Stress related to major life events or transitions

  12. Caregiver burnout or emotional exhaustion

  13. Tension related to school, work, or peer pressure

  14. Struggles with household responsibilities or role expectations

  15. Cultural or generational differences within the family

  16. Power struggles between children and caregivers

  17. Co-parenting difficulties after separation or divorce

  18. Feelings of isolation or lack of emotional support

  19. Impact of mental health or substance use on family life

  20. Difficulty fostering a sense of connection, safety, and belonging

Experienced Relationship Counsellors You Can Trust

At Latitude Counselling, our family counselling services are delivered by a team of highly qualified Vancouver professionals, each bringing specialized education and certifications to the table. These qualifications include, but are not limited to:

  1. Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

  2. Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

  3. Master’s in Counselling Psychology

Meet the Latitude Counselling Team

  • Rhiannon Latimer

    RCC

  • Duncan Keist

    RCC

  • Gorette Imm

    RCC, ACS

  • Vanessa Simonetta

    RCC

  • Ailee Gilron

    RCC

  • Jill Sweetable

    RCC

Let’s work together

Are your family dynamics impacting your personal life? If so, our Vancouver therapy team can help your family develop and overcome tension and build a stronger connection.

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