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."
Couples often face challenges such as conflict, emotional distance, trust issues, or difficulty navigating life changes. Over time, these difficulties can create stress, resentment, or a sense of disconnection, impacting both partners’ well-being and the overall health of the relationship.
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Living with relationship challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like patterns keep repeating or communication breaks down. With the right strategies and support, it’s possible to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection, helping your relationship become more resilient, fulfilling, and harmonious.
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At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, we're here to walk beside you on your mental health journey.
COUPLES COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Common Relationship Challenges
Our couples counselling services provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help you improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen your emotional connection. With personalized guidance, we support you in rebuilding trust, deepening intimacy, and creating a healthier, more fulfilling relationship. Take the next step toward a stronger, more connected partnership — book your free consultation today.
RISE & SHINE COUNSELLING VANCOUVER
At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, our licensed therapists use techniques such as The Gottman Method, EFT, and Attachment Theory to help you grow, heal, and thrive.
How We Help
THE GOTTMAN METHOD FOR COUPLES
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Provides research-based tools to improve communication and manage conflict effectively.
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Encourages building shared rituals, appreciation, and positive interactions.
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Supports long-term relationship stability by enhancing friendship, trust, and emotional connection.
COUPLES COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Rebuilding Trust & Intimacy
Our experienced therapists help you navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, and develop practical strategies to strengthen trust, intimacy, and emotional connection in your daily life.
Couples counselling in Vancouver uses evidence-based approaches to help partners understand relationship patterns, strengthen emotional connection, and rebuild trust and intimacy. Depending on your needs, therapy may incorporate Attachment Theory to explore each partner’s relational style, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to process underlying emotions, and the Gottman Method to improve communication, reduce conflict, and enhance overall relationship satisfaction.
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Therapists may also use practical tools from the Gottman Method, such as “love maps” to deepen knowledge of each other’s inner world, soft start-up communication techniques to manage disagreements, and shared rituals to foster positive connection. Combined with EFT and Attachment Theory strategies, these approaches help couples repair disconnection, navigate challenges constructively, and strengthen long-term emotional bonds.
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Taking steps to address relationship challenges can help you feel more understood, connected, and confident as a couple. At Rise & Shine Counselling Vancouver, our therapists guide you in building healthier communication, emotional safety, and lasting intimacy tailored to your unique relationship goals.
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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.
Evidence-based strategies from the Gottman Method and EFT help couples deepen emotional intimacy and navigate challenges together. Techniques may include recognizing and managing conflict patterns, increasing positive interactions, practicing repair attempts after disagreements, and strengthening emotional attunement to foster trust and lasting connection.
The Gottman Method & EFT for Couples
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.
