I cannot sing the praises Karleen highly enough. She was recommended to me while I was going…read morethrough a terrible breakup 3 years ago and I've been checking in with her off and on ever since. I've since moved to Toronto and even now I make sure to check in with her on Skype. She's your personal cheerleader. She's a spectacular motivator and she genuinely cares. She's introduced me to professional contacts, taken the time to help me work through goal setting phases of my life and most importantly she's listened with care and attention to anything I've had to say. 3 of my friends have had repeated sessions with her, and if anyone I know needs someone to talk to, I recommend her in a heartbeat.

From the owner: Relationship counselling Couples counselling…read moreMoney coaching Business coaching Grief therapy

Kira is amazing. Very easy going. I always get a good vibe from her when I have my life coaching…read moresession with her. I don't get that feeling with a lot of counselors, therefore, this is a huge thing for me to say. I'm gad that she moved her practice within the city. Very awesome at listening without judgement and very encouraging. She indulges me in my offbeat sense of humor which is appreciated. I feel good after her sessions with new goals and ideas that I worked out myself through openly talking and with her asking appropriate questions to get me thinking a little bit more outside the box so that I can creatively come to my own conclusions. I can't wait to see her again in March.

I've just finished reading Kira's book, Aches, Pains and Love and I loved it! It's honest, funny,…read moreheartfelt and gives a lot of practical advise to people suffering from a chronic illness. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition about six years ago and although I have a relatively mild case it was definitely on my mind when I was out in the dating world. I only wish I had Kira's book back then. It's worth reading for sure!

Dr Elterman was involved with my family for many years completing section 15 and section 211…read morereports and updates. Dr Elterman is kind and professional and always places the best interests of children in his recommendations.

My experience with Dr. Elterman was extremely positive. I found him to be highly professional,…read morecourteous, kind, and patient. It was not difficult to open up to him with the details of our story, even though the nature of a Section 211 can be overwhelming and stressful at times. Dr. Elterman appeared to listen well, with impartiality, asked good questions without giving feedback or showing bias in any way. He was very engaged and appeared to really care about his job and the people he works with. We never felt like we were "just another client". He had a short timeline to work with, and worked extremely hard to accommodate that by making himself available for the many interviews and pushing to get each part done quickly and efficiently. Our family situation was complex, with several people needing to be interviewed in addition to the children. He was also very kind and gentle with the kids, making their experience with him a positive one. The written report was very well done, detailed, fair to all sides, and clearly focused around providing the best scenario for the health, well-being, and flourishing of the children. I felt that Dr. Elterman showed immense wisdom and fairness in the way he offered his expert advice in the written report. We expected a drawn out and painful trial after completion of the report, but upon reading it we were able to get into a family mediation and come to an agreement concerning the children's needs/desires. This saved our family from a lot of additional heartache, time, and money. If you are in a situation that requires a section 211 to sort out your family situation, I highly recommend Dr. Elterman.

I went to Cheryl Woolstone for couples therapy quite a few years ago and she resolved our problems…read morein just 4-5 sessions. We learned communication skills that have proven effective over the last 10 years. We did a couple of follow-up sessions a couple of years after first seeing her and haven't needed her help again. She's good if you are ready to go deep quickly. If you are trying to figure out life questions (like, should we move? Take that job?) she's not so great but if you are having "you just won't listen... I can't seem to get through to you... Why aren't we close anymore? Why aren't we having sex anymore? You drive me nuts ... I don't think you love me anymore..." she'll help you get back to intimacy.

From the owner: As a registered psychotherapist and certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Cheryl Woolstone…read morespecializes in the following counselling services: * relationship and family counselling * treatment of mood and anxiety disorders * addiction recovery and trauma * and general life transition issues

We were waiting for over a year for Sunny Hill assessment for ASD. We were desperate to get our son…read moreassessed as he was a teenager. We were able to get assessed after only 1 month last August, since so many other clinics were full or had long waitlists. The comprehensive team at All Brains was a great experience. We received responsive emails from the office team regarding filling out many questionaires and online assessments. They were quick to respond, supportive and helpful. It was a very comprehensive assessment. While if may have felt daunting at first to compile all the reports and medical records, in hindsight we felt it was a great process. The SLP Karl Sutker was so kind and patient and was able to assess our child's lack of recognizing social cues. The assessment also included a meeting with the Student Support Liason Laurie Meston who was so knowledgeable in advocating for our child in the school system. Psychologist Dr Houssein Eslami was great at the final in-person assessment recognizing lack of eye contact and subtle missing of social cues dispite our child being high functioning and masking. The final assessment report was comprehensive and gave us a better understanding of our child. We are grateful for the amazing experience, as we had felt lost and alone. The ASD diagnosis and funding opened up a whole new world of supports, when we were feeling alone for the past 3 years.

From the owner: We are delighted to announce the launch of All Brains, a specialized clinic dedicated to providing…read morecomprehensive and individualized diagnostic and treatment services for people with neurodevelopmental (Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorder) and other psychiatric disorders across BC. Our promise is to have: - All assessments done in a timely manner (no more long waitlists) - Every assessment is done by a multi-disciplinary team of experts - Every assessment is packaged with post assessment consultation for support and recourse navigation. - Utilizing a hybrid model of Telemedicine and in-person assessments, to eliminate wasteful commutes and allow our experts to work with you and your family anywhere in BC. Our team of outstanding psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, counselors, social workers, and coaches, work together to ensure that each and every patient receives the best possible care. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your and your family journey to wellness. **We accept Variety Club and Jordan’s Principle payment options, and our services are eligible for reimbursement by most insurance policies.

Tucked away just off south Granville is an oasis. Because…read moreit's not on street level, if you didn't know what you were looking for it would be hard to find but once inside I felt lucky to have found this hidden gem. It has the feeling of relaxation like a spa but the practitioners are very serious about your wellbeing. I had an appointment with Cary, whom I believe is the owner and she spent much more time going through point by point all of my medical intake form than I have ever experienced at an acupuncture studio. We talked in depth about all of my ailments and she gave some sound advice. The acupuncture session was pleasant and relaxing yet I felt energized after the treatment. Highly recommended if you want to get to the root cause of your illness.

The location is very easy to access just off W. Broadway and Granville…read more Part of my 2016 resolution was to take care of my health a little but more both physically and mentally. Upon invitation I checked out a sampling of their services. The place is small, clean, soft colors with a nice ambiance. There are a lot of self improvement books and complimentary water and tea. I met with Kira for a short life couching session. I've never had life couching, just heard about it. Kira was warm, humorous and made me feel comfortable opening up. In that short time she got the hamster wheels turning about the things that were important to me etc. I did an acupuncture session with Cary. I've never had an acupuncture session before, therefore, didn't know what to expect. The body can react individually. It was an intriguing experience as the body works in mysterious ways. She was kind, gentle and found humor in some of my embarrassing situations that day. She uses awesome aromatherapy oils and soft music. The acupuncture table is heated which was awesome on a cold day. Made me very relaxed. She mainly addressed my concerns about my back due to a car accident years ago. I had a very relaxing 30 minute message with Kent Smith. I actually found this to be the most informative message session that I've ever had. He talked me through what was going on in my body and the causes for certain areas being more difficult than others. Who completely understood my body as an office worker 8 hours a day at a desk and then as a hobby writer on my free time. He was suggestive and informative on solutions. He used an aromatherapy message with oil blends that made my heart feel like summer inside. The smell was so wonderful. I fell asleep on the table. It was the first time in weeks in which I really felt relaxed on my lunch break. I shut off my phone completely during my break and just allowed myself to escape with the touch and smell of the oils. I had a brief MI scan with Susan. Everything that Susan said about me was dead on. I didn't tell her anything. I just laid on the table and allowed her to do her magic. I just couldn't believe how accurate she was, I was blown away. I found some information about my body that was extremely helpful and encouraged me to take immediate actions on some issues that I've been putting on the back burner. It gave me that jump to really take proactive measures on these things. I got an extremely warm vibe from her. Overall the whole team was amazing, warm, friendly people.