Limitless Wellness

Some of the issues I help with:

The first thing to know, is that there is no taking sides in Couples Counselling. No one person is right or wrong. The second thing, is that for Counselling to be effective, you must feel comfortable and safe with your therapist. For this reason, I offer a free 30 minute consultation.

Oftentimes both parties are not open to counselling and so one of the partners comes first. This is completely fine and very common in couples counselling.

Life revolves around the relationship we have with ourselves the world and the people we love. When our relationships are struggling, we feel very alone and lost. We need for our lives to not go unwitnessed and to have someone with whom we can share our most vulnerable selves with. Our past experiences and current difficulties can get in the way of the love we have for our partners.

If our relationships are to survive then we must invest in them and seek support when needed. This is where I can help. I want nothing more than for your relationships to succeed.

Conflict is a normal part of healthy relationships. Effective communication is key if you are to learn and grow from conflict and not let it destroy that loving bond with your partner. My work with couples starts here, using fantastic proven tools for communication and putting them to use to resolve all present and future issues.

I take a unique approach to helping because no couple is the same. My Couples and Marriage Counselling sessions involve a tailored approach of both individual sessions and couples sessions. You are welcome to call me with any questions you may have.

Make your relationship Limitless!

Call 604 259 1254 or email sarah@limitlesswellness.ca in complete confidence.

Helping teenagers and children results in happier adults. Providing youth with the tools they need now is fundamental if they are to create the lives their hearts desire. No work could be more rewarding and in my view, nothing more important.

“For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.” – John Connolly

I am so passionate about helping today’s youth. There quite simply isn’t enough good support and the consequences can be devastating.

Every child and teenager needs to be heard and understood. They need to be comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without the fear of judgment. Unfortunately, as much as we as parents are there and want to be supportive, we are not always the people they want to talk to.

I truly wish that every child had access to Counselling as part of the education system. If Counselling was considered the norm, many young lives would be saved. I remember my own mother asking me if I wanted to see a Counsellor and I immediately declined. I didn’t see the purpose of talking about my problems but even more so, I didn’t want to burden my parents.  By saying yes to counselling, I’d be admitting something was wrong and only add more worry to an already stressed family. It took another 10 years before I finally asked for help.

From my work with youth and adults, most of them felt just as I did. As parents, we strive to protect our children from our problems and from what can be a cruel world. What may not realize, is how our children are often trying to protect us from their pain.

This is not their job. Young minds are not yet ready to process life’s challenges by themselves and trying to do so results in anxiety, depression and other manifestations of of an over burdened mind.

As a parent, you know without even asking, if your child is troubled. If you think your child needs to talk, please contact me in complete confidence.

E-Counselling

Now available for people living in small towns/remote areas of Vancouver Island and for those with physical health challenges.

If you had asked me my opinion on e-counselling a couple of years ago, I would have told you it was a terrible idea. The notion that a relationship conducive to personal growth can be established solely through a computer screen, is quite honestly dangerous. I still agree with this and it is this opinion that has spurred me to offer online counselling that includes an initial meeting.

When moving my practice from the mainland to Nanaimo, I offered my existing clients the opportunity to be referred to another therapist in their area or to continue with me through face to face computer sessions. All of my clients opted for the latter. It became apparent that the reason their counselling sessions remained effective, was that we had already established an in person relationship. They were not meeting me for the first time through a computer screen.

Living on Vancouver Island there are far more small towns and remote locations. I’m aware that it may not suit some people to see a therapist in a small town or drive long distances on a regular basis. I am also cognizant of the fact that some people may have physical challenges that prevent them from travelling to appointments.

If you think e-counselling may be the best option for you, please do get in touch and we can have a chat about how it may work for you.

Here’s How It Works

Tools and Techniques I use:

Everything discussed and all written records/notes regarding Counselling/Coaching sessions are completely confidential.

There are three important exclusions: