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Finding Purpose & Meaning in Life

Wondering what gives your life direction or meaning? Exploring this question can open the door to self-discovery and meaningful change.

At Rise & Shine Counselling, our goal is to help every person feel...

CONFIDENT & EMPOWERED

UNDERSTOOD & RESPECTED

SAFE & GROUNDED

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"You don't have to pretend everything is okay."

Struggling to find purpose or meaning in life can leave you feeling unmotivated, disconnected, or uncertain about your direction. These challenges often arise during major life transitions, after significant loss, or when daily routines no longer feel fulfilling. Purpose & meaning counselling provides a supportive space to explore these feelings and understand what truly matters to you.

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Through compassionate, evidence-based guidance, therapy helps you clarify your values, reconnect with your passions, and uncover a sense of direction. With practical strategies and reflective exercises, you can take intentional steps toward a more meaningful, satisfying, and authentic life.

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At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, we're here to walk beside you on your mental health journey.

PURPOSE & MEANING COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA

Confronting Existential Questions

Life Direction

Feeling uncertain about your goals or next steps can lead to stress and a sense of stagnation. Exploring your priorities helps create clarity and motivation.

Personal Values

Losing touch with what matters most can diminish satisfaction. Identifying and reconnecting with your values supports decision-making and fulfillment.

Life Transitions

Major life changes can raise questions about purpose. Exploring these moments helps you navigate life with greater intention.

External Validation

Relying on external validation for self-worth can feel empty. Developing a broader sense of purpose fosters long-term fulfillment and inner satisfaction.

Our purpose and meaning counselling services provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help you explore what truly matters, clarify your values, and create a more fulfilling life. Using practical, research-informed strategies, we support you in setting intentional goals, navigating uncertainty, and building a stronger sense of direction and well-being. Take the next step toward living with clarity, purpose, and balance — book your free consultation today.

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At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, our licensed therapists use techniques such as ACT, CBT, PCT, and CFT to help you grow, heal, and thrive.

How We Help

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)

  • Helps you identify personal values and clarify what gives your life meaning.

  • Encourages acceptance of uncertainty and difficult emotions without judgment.

  • Supports setting concrete, value-driven goals to guide everyday decisions.

At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver, we’re here to help you through the tough days and celebrate the good ones. You don’t have to do this alone.

Meet Your Counsellor

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Yassi Kazemi

Rita Benci, Registered Clinical Counsellor at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver

Rita Benci

Deeyh Uthman, Canadian Certified Counsellor at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver

Deeyh Uthman

Mariah McKnight, Registered Clinical Counsellor at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver

Mariah McKnight

PURPOSE & MEANING COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA

Creating a Meaningful Future

Our experienced therapists help you clarify your values, navigate uncertainty, and build practical strategies for purpose, resilience, and well-being.

Purpose & meaning counselling uses evidence-based approaches to help you explore what truly matters in your life. Therapy may include strategies to identify personal values, examine past experiences, and clarify your vision for the future.

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Therapists guide you in setting intentional goals, addressing internal conflicts, and cultivating motivation to align your daily actions with your deeper sense of purpose. These approaches support greater fulfillment, resilience, and emotional well-being.

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Exploring purpose and meaning can help you live with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. At Rise & Shine Counselling Vancouver, our therapists work collaboratively with you, tailoring each approach to your unique experiences and aspirations.

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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.

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Clarifying your values helps you make decisions that feel authentic and meaningful. Purpose & meaning counselling supports you in identifying what matters most and aligning your actions with your deepest priorities to enhance satisfaction and well-being.

Aligning Life with Your Values

Why Clients Choose Rise & Shine

At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, we help people break free from patterns that leave them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or burnt out.

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Our team is passionate about creating a space where individuals and couples feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, we help clients build healthier relationships, deeper self-understanding, and more fulfilling lives.

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We believe growth isn't about becoming someone new - it's about reconnecting with who you've been all along.

Cynthia Crowley, Registered Clinical Counsellor at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver

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.

Location

#301-1212 W Broadway,

Vancouver, BC V6H 3V1

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00am - 9:00pm

Sat-Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm

We respectfully honour that we are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwmÉ™θkwÉ™y̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sÉ™lÌ“ílwÉ™taÊ” (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We express gratitude for their enduring presence, contributions, and deep connection to this land.

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