At Rise & Shine Counselling, our goal is to help every person feel...
CONFIDENT & EMPOWERED
UNDERSTOOD & RESPECTED
SAFE & GROUNDED
"You don't have to pretend everything is okay."
Work and school pressures can feel overwhelming, leaving you anxious, exhausted, or struggling to stay focused. Tight deadlines, high expectations, and balancing multiple responsibilities can create persistent stress that impacts both mental and physical well-being.
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With the right support and strategies, it’s possible to reduce stress, improve focus, and restore balance. Evidence-based counselling can help you develop practical tools to manage demands, regulate emotions, and approach challenges with confidence and resilience.
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At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, we're here to walk beside you on your mental health journey.
WORK & SCHOOL STRESS COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Managing Performance Anxiety
Our work and school stress counselling services provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help you manage performance pressure, reduce anxiety, and restore focus and balance. With personalized guidance, we support you in building coping skills, improving time management, and approaching challenges with confidence. Take the next step toward a calmer, more balanced life — book your free consultation today.
RISE & SHINE COUNSELLING VANCOUVER
At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, our licensed therapists use techniques such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to help you grow, heal, and thrive.
How We Help
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)
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Identifies unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that increase stress and performance anxiety.
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Teaches strategies to reframe negative thinking and approach challenges more effectively.
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Provides practical problem-solving skills to manage deadlines, workload, and academic or work-related pressure.
WORK & SCHOOL STRESS COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Achieving Success
Our experienced therapists help you manage work and school pressures, reduce anxiety, and develop practical strategies to improve focus, cope with stress, and restore balance in your daily life.
Work and school stress counselling includes a variety of evidence-based approaches designed to help individuals understand, manage, and reduce pressure from academic or professional demands. Depending on your needs, therapy may include strategies to identify sources of stress, improve time management, and clarify priorities to guide intentional, productive actions.
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Therapists may also incorporate practical tools such as DBT skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness, self-care planning, pacing strategies, and routine-building practices to help you maintain focus, increase motivation, and create sustainable habits that support overall well-being.
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When stress begins to interfere with performance or confidence, counselling can offer structure, clarity, and support. Therapy provides space to develop skills that help you stay grounded, approach challenges more effectively, and move forward with greater confidence in work or academic settings.
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All of our therapists offer free 15-minute consultations to help you decide whether it feels like the right fit. You’re welcome to book a free consultation or schedule your first full appointment by selecting one of the options below.
Imposter syndrome can create persistent self-doubt, fear of being exposed, and difficulty recognizing your abilities. With support, it’s possible to challenge unhelpful beliefs, build confidence, and develop a more grounded, realistic sense of competence in work or academic settings.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
ABOUT US
Why Work With
Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness
"Where healing turns into growth, and growth turns into joy."
So often, we know deep down what we need to feel fulfilled, but something gets in the way. We fall into patterns that no longer serve us, in our relationships, our work, or how we care for ourselves. Over time, those habits quietly shape our days, and our days become our lives.
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At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, we believe that change is always possible. With the right support, you can break free from old cycles, reconnect with what truly matters, and start living in alignment with your values and goals.
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We’re inspired by the idea that growth isn’t about becoming someone new. Rather, it’s about uncovering who you’ve been all along. Together, we’ll help you rediscover your confidence, resilience, and sense of purpose so you can rise into a life that feels grounded, intentional, and full of possibility.
CYNTHIA CROWLEY
Owner/Founder
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
At Rise & Shine, we believe counselling should be:
COMPASSIONATE
Support that feels kind, steady, and attuned to your needs, especially when life feels uncertain.
EMPOWERING
We help you reconnect with your inner strength and move toward the life you want with confidence and clarity.
INCLUSIVE
We honour every identity, background, and experience. Your story matters, and it belongs here.
Meet a Counsellor Today
At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver, we’re here to help you through the tough days and celebrate the good ones. Connect with one of our counsellors today. You don’t have to do this alone.
