Incourage Counselling Inc.

Incourage Counselling Inc. Evidence- and practice-based counselling services to help you have authentic and deep relationships with yourself and other important people in your life.

This is the official page for Incourage Counselling in Burnaby, BC, Canada. Our practitioners thrive in helping clients to re-discover and create a life worth living with a healthy relationship with themselves, and improve their relationships with those who are important in their lives. Please contact visit www.incouragecounselling.ca to learn more about us!

05/07/2026

You understand everything… so why hasn’t anything changed?

“I understand everything in my head… but nothing in my life actually changes” is something we hear often in therapy.

The mind can make sense of something long before the body feels safe enough to change. Insight alone does not shift patterns that were built through experience.

Real change is not just about thinking differently. It is about experiencing something different, over time, in a way your system can begin to trust.

05/05/2026

How can ADHD affect relationships?

ADHD doesn’t just impact focus. It can also affect how someone shows up in relationships.

It may look like forgetfulness, lateness, or disorganisation, but it is not about not caring.

These behaviours often come from differences in attention, memory, and executive functioning.

Someone with ADHD may genuinely forget things unless they are written down, because their brain processes information differently.

Understanding this can reduce frustration and build more compassion in relationships.

05/01/2026

Before you get emotionally attached, pause.

Not every connection is meant to be acted on immediately. Taking a moment to check in with yourself can bring a lot of clarity.

5 questions to ask yourself before getting emotionally attached:

1️⃣ What am I actually needing right now?
→ Connection, validation, comfort, or something long-term.

2️⃣ Am I seeing this person clearly, or filling in the gaps with assumptions?

3️⃣ Are they emotionally available in a consistent and safe way?

4️⃣ Does this align with my values, boundaries, and current life space?

5️⃣ Am I emotionally prepared if this doesn’t go the way I hope?

Send this to someone who needs this reminder.

04/28/2026

Separation anxiety is not just something children experience. Parents feel it too.

Worrying about your child is natural. But growth also requires trust. Children build resilience through their own experiences, not just protection.
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parenting, mental health, anxiety, child development, emotional wellbeing, resilience

04/23/2026

Ever notice these in a therapy office?

They might look random, but small things like fidget toys, stress tools, tissues, and even plants all serve a purpose. They help with focus, grounding, emotional release, and creating a calmer space to talk.

Sometimes it’s the simple things that make it easier to open up.
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therapy, counselling, mental health, emotional regulation, grounding, stress relief, wellbeing

04/21/2026

Struggling to make friends in Vancouver?

You’re not alone. Many people, especially those new to the city, find it hard to build new connections or meet people they actually click with.

As adults, most of our lives run on routine. Without new environments or shared experiences, it naturally becomes harder to meet new people or expand your circle.

Sometimes it’s not about “trying harder,” it’s about changing the spaces you’re in.
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mental health, counselling, relationships, friendship, social connection, vancouver, emotional wellbeing

04/16/2026

Most people get therapy wrong before they even start.

Therapy is not a performance. It is a space where people learn how to be with themselves, often for the first time.

It is less about managing emotions and more about understanding them. Less about having the right words and more about allowing things to come out as they are.

What I often see is that healing starts when people stop trying to get it perfect.

Comment “THERAPY” if this resonates with you.
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mental health, therapy, counselling, self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, personal growth

04/14/2026

Am I addicted to social media?

For me, it’s less about time and more about what I choose to consume.

When I choose content that feels educational or grounding, I actually feel better, not worse.
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personal growth, mental health, social media, self-awareness, wellbeing tips, mindset

04/09/2026

Even as a counsellor, I’m still learning. Right now, I’m working on letting go of emotions I’ve been holding onto and forgiving myself.

It’s okay for others to be disappointed in me and still love and care for myself.
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therapy, mental health, self-growth, counselling, emotional well-being

04/07/2026

Feeling guilty for setting boundaries with your family?

Many of us were taught that being a “good kid” means always listening to them. That can make it hard to honor your own wishes, desires, and needs.

It’s normal to feel conflicted. Therapy helps you navigate that tension, so you can set boundaries without shame and grow into your own identity.
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therapy, family dynamics, mental health, self-growth, counselling, emotional well-being

04/01/2026

Ethics matter in therapy. Counsellors cannot have dual relationships, meaning we can’t be both your friend or family member and your therapist. This ensures your sessions stay safe, professional, and fully focused on you.
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mental health, therapy ethics, counselling, self-care, boundaries, emotional wellbeing

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37-4429 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
V5H2A1

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+16043521705

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