Counselling for people Who carry a lot and need a place to set it down
A grounded, collaborative approach for people navigating pressure, responsibility, relationships, and the quiet weight they hold alone.
How I work
A grounded, collaborative approachTherapy with me is steady, respectful, and centred on what matters most to you.I don’t diagnose your personality or look for what’s “wrong.”We start from your strengths, your values, and where you want to go.
What our sessions focus on
1. What’s happening right nowWe stay close to your present experience — the pressures you’re navigating, the responsibilities you’re holding, the moments that feel heavy or unclear.2. The life you want to move towardSmall signs of change, a sense of direction, conditions that help you feel more grounded.3. What’s already workingYour resilience, your anchors, and the moments of clarity you may have overlooked.
My therapeutic style
Steady and groundedNon-pathologizingCollaborativePractical and concreteInformed by long-standing Buddhist practice
Clients often describe our work as:
calm and steadyspacious and thoughtfulfocused and cleargrounding without being heavysupportive without pressurea place where they don’t have to perform
Who this approach helps
I work especially well with people who appear composed on the outside while carrying stress, overwhelm, or uncertainty within.This includes:People in high-pressure or high-responsibility rolesHigh-functioning or masked neurodivergent adults who value non-judgmental supportMen navigating overwhelm, emotional confusion, or relational strainSpiritually inclined or contemplative clientsCreatives holding themselves to high internal standards
If this feels like the right fit
I’d be glad to meet you and learn more about what you’re hoping for.
About Me
Hi, I’m Conlan.I’m a clinical counsellor based in Vancouver.My clients are often thoughtful, capable, people — the kind of others rely on.They’re used to holding things together.
They’re not used to having a space where they can set things down.That’s what I offer.
My Approach
I work from a grounded blend of:Solution-Focused Therapy, which helps us find clarity, direction, and small steps that make a real differencezNarrative Therapy, which helps us understand the stories shaping how you see yourself.Mahayana Buddhist psychology, which informs the way I listen: with presence, curiosity, and the belief that change emerges here, in this moment.Our work is collaborative, practical, and centred on what matters most to you.You won’t get jargon or judgement.
Just honest, steady conversations that help you see things more clearly.
What clients often say
People who work with me tend to describe me as:calmsteadyclearthoughtfuleasy to talk togrounded without being distant
Outside of counselling
My own background includes years of study and practice in Mahayana Buddhism, time spent working in substance use and mental health programs, and a steady interest in how people make sense of their lives.When I’m not working, I spend time reading, training, and and studying Buddhist teachings — and supporting people who want to explore their own practice of Dharma in a grounded, accessible way.
Fees & Contact
Rates:$170 per 50-minute sessionReceipts are provided after each session.I am fully licenced, insured, and registered with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), Canada's largest national certifying body.Many extended health plans cover counselling; I encourage you to check your benefits for details.
Location & Format
Sessions are offered online to clients across Canada.This allows for flexibility, privacy, and the ability to meet from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Booking
If you’re interested in working together, the easiest place to start is a brief consultation.It gives us a chance to meet, talk about what you’re looking for, and see whether this feels like the right fit.Please use the form below to reach out.I read every message personally and respond within two business days.