You deal with stress by pushing through. Lately, it's starting to show.
We look closely at what you do under pressure, and why. Then we work on changing it, one real situation at a time.
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"I think about it so much that I never actually do anything."
"I'm fine at work. At home, I'm someone else."
"I just keep busy so I don't have to think about it."
"Why would I take time off just because I'm sad?"
Where to start
What's going on for you right now?
Pick the one that sounds closest. Each takes about a minute to read, with one thing you can try today.
“I snapped at someone I love, and I don't know why.”
Why small things can set off big reactions at home.
“I can't switch off, even at home.”
Why your mind stays on, even when the day is done.
“My partner says I'm distant.”
What it can mean, and why it happens under strain.
“Something big changed, and I'm not coping.”
Why adjusting can be harder than the change itself.
“I keep saying yes when I mean no.”
What it costs, and a small way to buy yourself a moment.
“I don't know what's wrong. I just feel off.”
What might be behind it, and when to get support.
Or browse by topic
Not sure which fits? Take the two-minute pattern check.
How I Work
Most of what brings people to therapy is a symptom of something that runs deeper. We start with what's actually happening, like the argument that keeps repeating or the way you shut down after a hard day, and trace it back to what's driving it.
Then we work on that, in session and in your life. You try something different the next time it happens, and we look at what changed.
Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC)
Understand what's happening
What's going on, and what you want to be different.
Connect the dots
What keeps it going, including things you hadn't linked.
Work on it
Something painful, a belief that's in the way, or a skill you never had to learn.
Try it for real
Real conversations, real weeks. Then we adjust.
What clients have said
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I didn't even realize how far I'd checked out. I was going through the motions, just hoping something would shift. Working with Isi helped me feel like a real version of myself again.
J.D., Vancouver, BC
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I used to react out of nowhere. I'd either snap or shut down. Now I catch myself and respond differently. My relationship feels safer, for both of us.
B.L., Vancouver, BC
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I finally stopped feeling like everything was on me. I didn't need to explain everything. I just needed someone to help me sort it through, one step at a time.
D.M., Burnaby, BC
FIRST STEPS
Getting Started
New to counselling? Here is how it works.
Book a Free Virtual Intro Call
Start with a free 20-minute virtual call, from wherever you are. Tell me a little about what's bringing you to counselling, ask any questions you have, and see whether we're a good fit.
Your First Session
We will take time to understand what is happening in your life, what you would like help with, and what you hope to get from counselling. There is no pressure to have everything figured out before you arrive. 80 minutes, $230.
Ongoing Sessions
Together, we will establish what to focus on and how to approach it, and regularly check in on your progress and adjust as needed. 50 minutes, $170. Weekly or every two weeks.
Session pricing
Free Intro Call
Individual Session
Extended Session
Where does your stress go?
Some people go quiet. Some get short with the people they love. Some keep everything inside, where nobody can see it. Take a two-minute check, based on research, to see what you tend to do and why it matters.
Take the pattern checkEight short questions. Nothing you choose is sent to us.
Questions people ask before starting
From the blog
Longer reads on the patterns that come up most often in counselling.
START HERE
When you're ready, the first step is a free 20-minute virtual call.
It's a chance to talk through what's been going on and get a sense of how I'd approach it. No commitment required.
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Iroko Health Counselling
Psychotherapy in Vancouver and across BC
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