Individual counselling in Vancouver — for the stuff you haven't said out loud yet
Sometimes the most important work isn't couples work. It's you, getting honest with yourself about what you want, what's holding you back, and what you're ready to change.
Book a Free ConsultIndividual counselling is a dedicated space — just for you.
No audience, no pressure to manage anyone else's feelings. Just an honest conversation with a therapist who's genuinely paying attention, asking the right questions, and willing to say the things you need to hear (not just the ones that are comfortable).
At Cinnamon Counselling, individual sessions are tailored to you. We're not just running scripts or handing out worksheets. We're figuring out what's actually going on and building real, lasting change from there.
What We Support
Anxiety and overwhelm
Chronic worry, social anxiety, panic, or that low-level hum of stress that never fully goes away. We work on understanding what drives your anxiety — not just managing symptoms.
Self-worth and people-pleasing
If your default is to shrink, over-apologize, or put everyone else first at your own expense — this is work worth doing. Building genuine confidence takes more than positive affirmations.
Relationships and communication
Even when the presenting problem isn't a romantic partner, relationships are usually in the mix. We work on patterns with partners, family, and coworkers.
Shame and identity
Shame is one of the most common — and least talked about — drivers of the things we struggle with. Whether it connects to religion, sexuality, family, or just how you see yourself, we can work through it.
Life transitions
Career change, divorce, moving, a new diagnosis, loss of a parent, becoming a parent — transitions crack things open. Counselling helps you move through them with more clarity and less chaos.
Trauma and family of origin
Old wounds have long reach. We work with attachment patterns, family dynamics, and the experiences that shaped how you show up in the world today.
Sexual identity and exploration
A safe, non-judgmental space to explore questions about orientation, gender, desire, or values — without an agenda about where you should land.
Religious deconstruction and transition
Leaving or evolving a faith tradition is one of the most disorienting experiences many people face. Aleesa has specific training and lived experience in this area.
Our Approach
Aleesa Sutton, RCC (she/they) brings a direct, collaborative, and deeply human approach to individual work. She integrates:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — to understand emotional patterns and attachment
Strength-based practice — building from what's already working, not just fixing what isn't
Cognitive and behavioural tools — practical skills for real life
Honest feedback — when something isn't serving you, Aleesa will name it with warmth
Many clients say they appreciate that sessions feel like a real conversation — not a performance review or a passive listening exercise.
Oliver the therapy dog joins every in-person session. For many clients, his presence helps reduce anxiety and makes opening up easier.
Aleesa Sutton, RCC
(she/they)
About Your Therapist
Master's in counselling psychology from SFU. Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. Five years in practice, 500+ clients served.
Aleesa's focus areas for individual work include:
- Anxiety and emotion regulation
- Assertiveness and boundaries
- Shame and self-worth
- Communication skills
- Sexual identity and challenges
- Religious identity and transitions
- Neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, giftedness)
- Relationship patterns and attachment
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Book a free 15-minute consult and let's talk about what individual counselling could look like for you.
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