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."
Exploring your gender identity or LGBTQ+ experience can bring both insight and challenges. Questions around self-expression, belonging, and societal expectations can create stress, anxiety, or uncertainty as you navigate your personal journey.
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Our therapy services provide a supportive, affirming environment where you can explore identity, clarify values, and build self-acceptance. Using evidence-based strategies, we help you manage external pressures, process complex emotions, and develop confidence in expressing your authentic self.
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At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, we're here to walk beside you on your mental health journey.
IDENTITY EXPLORATION COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity Support
Our identity exploration therapy services provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals reduce self-doubt and embrace their authentic selves. Using practical, research-informed strategies, we support you in exploring identity, strengthening self-compassion, improving emotional resilience, and building confidence in expressing who you truly are. Take the next step toward self-acceptance, empowerment, and well-being — book your free consultation today.
RISE & SHINE COUNSELLING VANCOUVER
At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, our licensed therapists use techniques such as EFT, PCT, narrative therapy and culturally-sensitive therapy to help you grow, heal, and thrive.
How We Help
EMOTIONALLY-FOCUSED THERAPY (EFT)
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Assists in identifying, processing, and regulating emotions related to identity and coming out experiences.
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Promotes self-compassion and acceptance in response to internal and external challenges.
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Supports healing, empowerment, and emotional resilience for sustainable well-being.
IDENTITY EXPLORATION COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Living Authentically
Our experienced therapists help you navigate questions of gender and sexual identity, process related stress and societal pressures, and build strategies for self-acceptance, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Exploring and embracing your authentic self can bring both clarity and challenges. Questions around gender identity, sexual orientation, and societal expectations can create stress, anxiety, or uncertainty as you navigate personal and social experiences. Understanding these impacts is an important step toward self-acceptance and emotional well-being.
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Through compassionate, evidence-based approaches, therapy provides a safe space to explore identity, process complex emotions, and develop strategies for coping with external pressures. By validating your experiences and fostering resilience, you can strengthen confidence and build a foundation for authentic living.
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At Rise & Shine Counselling Vancouver, our experienced therapists work collaboratively with you, integrating cultural awareness, affirmation, and personalized strategies to support growth. Together, we guide you in living authentically, embracing your identity, and cultivating a sense of empowerment and well-being.
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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.
Our identity exploration therapy helps you clarify your core values and understand how they guide your decisions, relationships, and self-expression. Through reflective exercises, discussions, and practical tools, we support you in aligning daily choices with what truly matters, fostering authenticity, purpose, and confidence in your identity.
Defining Your Core Values
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.