RelateWell is a counselling practice built around the idea that people do better when they feel understood and supported. We offer relationship-centred counselling for individuals, couples, children, teens and families across British Columbia, and we partner with schools and communities.
Sometimes you know exactly what you need help with. Sometimes you just know that something isn't working.
You may be navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, a difficult relationship, a major transition, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what comes next.
You don't need to have the right words before you reach out. We'll start by listening, understanding what you're looking for, and helping you find the right person to talk to.
You shouldn't have to choose a therapist based on a headshot and a few sentences on a booking page.
We want to understand who you are and what you're looking for. Our team includes counsellors with experience across different ages, concerns, approaches and life experiences.
Explore our team yourself, or tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll help you find someone who feels like a good fit.
Trauma & PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • Addiction • Relationships • Men’s Mental Health
Meet Marvin →Anxiety • Depression • ADHD & Executive Functioning • Children & Adolescents • Parenting & Family Support
Meet Kirsi →Anxiety • Trauma • Grief & Loss • Relationship Challenges • Life Transitions • Personal Growth
Meet Janessa →Adolescents • Young Adults • Life Transitions • Relationships • Faith & Spirituality • Personal Growth
Meet Monica →RelateWell was founded on the belief that meaningful change happens in genuine connection, and that belief still shapes how our growing team works today.
Our StoryAnd sometimes help needs to go where people already are.
RelateWell builds school counselling partnerships with independent schools across British Columbia, bringing clinical consultation, embedded therapy and staff training into daily school life. We connect the student, the school and the family rather than leaving each to manage it alone.
Explore School PartnershipsThat's okay. We'll help.
You don't need to know which therapeutic approach you need or which counsellor to choose. Tell us a little about what you're looking for, and we'll help connect you with someone whose experience, availability and approach fit your needs.
If you’re here, chances are something has become difficult to carry on your own. Maybe you’re hurting, overwhelmed, confused, stuck or angry, or struggling with addiction. Or maybe something in your life or relationships isn’t working the way it should. You may know something needs to change without knowing what, and that’s okay. We can start there, together.
For adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship problems, life transitions or low self-esteem, or who just want more clarity.
Explore Individual CounsellingFor parents concerned about a child's or teen's anxiety, emotions, behaviour, ADHD, school, friendships or identity.
Find a Child & Teen CounsellorFor couples stuck in the same arguments, struggling with trust, or feeling distant.
Explore Couples CounsellingFor families dealing with conflict, big changes, parenting struggles or communication that has broken down.
Explore Family CounsellingFor clients who want Christian faith, spirituality or questions of purpose included in counselling.
Only if you want it. RelateWell welcomes clients from all backgrounds.
Explore Faith-Integrated CounsellingFor anyone unsure which service or counsellor to choose. Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll suggest someone.
Help Me Find a CounsellorOur counsellors bring different experience and approaches. You don't have to work out the match on your own.
Already know who you'd like to see? Head to our booking page. Not sure? Tell us what you're looking for and we'll suggest someone.
Counselling is personal. The right experience and training matter, but so does feeling comfortable with the person sitting across from you.
Our team brings different experience and approaches, but we share a belief that meaningful change begins in relationship.
Explore our counsellors below, or tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you find a good match.
Marvin founded RelateWell after over two decades of walking alongside children, youth, adults, couples and families through some of life's hardest seasons. He believes lasting change grows out of genuine connection, and that belief shapes every session he sits in.
Kirsi brings a steady, practical presence to her work with children, teens and the families supporting them. She's especially attuned to what it's like to parent or grow up with a brain that works differently.
Janessa creates a warm, unhurried space for clients working through anxiety, grief and life's harder transitions. She meets people where they are, without rushing them toward where they think they should be.
Monica works alongside adolescents and young adults figuring out who they are and where they're headed. As a counselling intern, she brings curiosity and warmth to that process.
You don't have to figure it out from a list of credentials. Tell us a little about who you're looking for, what you'd like help with, and what matters to you in a counsellor. We'll point you toward someone on the team.
Help Me Find a CounsellorRelateWell partners with independent schools across British Columbia to bring clinical consultation, embedded therapy and staff training into daily school life. We build connection that lasts from term to term, and a genuine partnership between school and home.
Independent schools are close-knit. Students share classrooms, dining halls and the same handful of adults all year, and a student in crisis can't easily see a therapist across the city without missing class or being noticed. Counselling departments are skilled but stretched, and complex cases can need more clinical depth than one school counsellor can carry. We fill that gap as an extension of the team you already have.
Support only works if trust has time to build. Wherever possible, a student sees the same clinician term after term, not a rotating cast of faces, so no one has to re-explain their story from scratch every time something comes up.
Parents are kept informed, and we actively seek their input. Where possible, parent consultation helps shape the work.
Parents aren't the last to know. They're partners in the plan.
Mental health support too often runs as two disconnected conversations, one the family has and one the school has, with parents finding out after the fact. We build a coordinated care plan where parents are treated as genuine partners and not an afterthought.
At the same time, real change happens inside the relationship your child builds directly with their clinician, a private, trusted space that belongs to them. That bond is what makes the care work. We keep parents meaningfully informed while protecting the space a child needs to be honest, so the partnership between school and home, and the trust between clinician and child, are both working toward the same outcome.
Registered clinicians consult with school leadership and counselling teams on complex student presentations, risk management and care planning: a second set of eyes when a situation calls for one.
A therapist holds regular hours on campus, seeing students individually and coordinating with teachers and families, so support is part of the week, not an appointment across town.
Workshops for teachers, advisors and residence staff on recognizing distress, responding to disclosures, and helping students through crisis, grief and everyday struggles.
When a student needs care beyond what the school provides, we help families find a specialist and stay involved through the handoff.
Confidential individual counselling for teachers and staff. The people looking after students need somewhere to talk too.
Guidance for students navigating course selection, post-secondary applications and early career decisions, alongside any counselling they're already receiving.
We meet with school leadership to understand current supports, gaps, and the realities of your community.
Together we design a plan: what's embedded on campus, what's available on call, how staff training fits the calendar, and how families are kept in the loop, consistent with your school's policies.
Clinicians begin regular hours on-site or scheduled consultation blocks, working alongside your existing counselling team rather than replacing it.
We check in regularly with staff and families, adjusting the plan as needs change.
Tell us about your school and we'll set up a time to talk through what support could look like for your community.
Get in touch“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
Viktor E. Frankl
For over two decades, Marvin Bravo has worked alongside children, youth, adults, couples and families through some of life's most difficult seasons.
Over those years, one belief continued to shape his work: real change grows out of real connection.
As Marvin's own practice grew, so did the vision. RelateWell was created to bring together practitioners who share that belief, and to make relationship-centred mental health support available to more individuals, families and communities.
Today, RelateWell is growing beyond one counsellor and one counselling room into a team built around collaboration and genuinely knowing the people we serve. Our practitioners bring different experience and perspectives, but all of them share the relationship-centred philosophy Marvin started with.
We counsel individuals, couples, children, teens and families across British Columbia, and we partner with schools and communities that want the same approach built into daily life.
We're happy to answer questions before you meet the team or reach out.
Our fees are in line with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) fee guidelines. Insurance and funding details will be confirmed with you directly as that information is finalized.
For more information, see the BCACC fee schedule.
Fees for school-based support depend on the contract with your school and any arrangement made directly with the family. Every partnership is scoped differently (embedded hours, staff consultation, family sessions), so pricing is confirmed once we understand what your school and families need.
Many extended health plans include coverage for counselling, but this varies by insurance provider, individual plan, and the professional designation of the clinician you see (for example, Registered Clinical Counsellor or Registered Social Worker). We'd encourage you to check directly with your provider to understand what your plan covers.
Some clients may have access to counselling through approved funding or third-party programs. Availability and eligibility depend on the individual client, the specific program, and the practitioner you'd like to see.
We accept payment by credit card and e-transfer.
We also offer direct billing to over 35 insurance companies. Please contact us to ask about our direct billing.
Not sure what to ask your insurer or a funding program? Reach out and we'll help you work out what to ask.
Contact UsA few places to turn to between appointments, if you're waiting to hear back from us, or if you're not ready to book a session yet.
Free counselling, primary care, peer support and social services for young people aged 12–24, online and at locations across BC.
foundrybc.ca ↗Free provincial support, information and resource navigation for BC families and caregivers of children and youth with mental health or substance use concerns.
keltymentalhealth.ca ↗Free, confidential health advice from a nurse, dietitian or pharmacist, available anytime by phone, including for non-emergency mental health questions.
Call 81124/7 crisis support by phone, text or chat for anyone in BC experiencing distress, or supporting someone who is. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Call or text 988Articles & practice notes. We're building out a short library on counselling, family communication, and school-based mental health. Check back soon.
Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll suggest a next step.
There are two ways to get started, whichever feels right to you.
Choose your counsellor, then book online or contact our team.
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Help Me Find a CounsellorMarvin is currently maintaining a waitlist. Contact our team and we’ll help you with next steps.
Kirsi manages her own availability. Contact our team and we’ll help you book.
Online booking is available.
Online booking is available.
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A genuine love for people, and a belief in their capacity for growth.
Marvin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), ACS, with over 18 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families across private practice, community, hospital, and government settings.
He works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and complex mental health concerns. Marvin brings a warm and compassionate presence to counselling while also encouraging clients to challenge old patterns, explore new perspectives, and move toward meaningful change.
At the heart of Marvin's work is a genuine love for people and a belief in their capacity for growth. He considers it a privilege to be invited into each client's story and strives to create a counselling relationship that is honest, supportive, and grounded in hope.
Marvin holds a Master of Counselling from Trinity Western University and has completed additional studies in Existential Analysis through the Society of Existential Analysis. His clinical training includes EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Early Psychosis Intervention, allowing him to tailor his approach to the individual needs and experiences of each client.
Children, youth, adults, couples and families.
Marvin is currently maintaining a waitlist. Contact our team and we'll help you with next steps, or tell us what you're looking for and we'll suggest who might suit you best.
Warm, practical counselling for children, teens and the families raising them.
Kirsi is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with over 20 years of experience in education, including 13 years as a professional school counsellor in K–12 settings. This extensive experience gives her a strong understanding of child and adolescent development, learning differences, and the emotional, behavioural, and social challenges young people and their families may experience.
Kirsi works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with particular experience supporting anxiety, depression, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, behavioural concerns, and individuals with special needs. Her approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, helping clients build emotional regulation, confidence, coping skills, and strategies they can use in everyday life.
For clients who would benefit from some extra comfort, Kirsi may also be joined by Ivy, her certified therapy dog. Ivy can help create a calm and welcoming environment and can be especially supportive for children and youth.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), client-centred, and brain-based approaches, Kirsi adapts counselling to each client's individual strengths, needs, and goals.
Kirsi works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, drawing on years in K–12 education alongside her clinical practice.
Contact our team to book with Kirsi, or tell us what you're looking for and we'll suggest who might suit you best.
Meaningful change begins when people feel genuinely seen and understood.
Janessa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who works with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, and other experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected.
Janessa brings a warm, relational, and compassionate approach to counselling. She believes meaningful change begins when people feel genuinely seen and understood. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, she helps clients explore the experiences, relationships, and patterns that may be shaping how they feel, relate to others, and move through the world.
Her training at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has deeply influenced her approach, emphasizing curiosity, connection, and understanding the whole person. She draws from attachment-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approaches, adapting counselling to each client's unique needs and goals.
Whether working with a young person finding their way, an adult navigating a difficult season, or someone hoping to better understand themselves and their relationships, Janessa offers a thoughtful and supportive space to build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful change.
Book a session online, or tell us what you're looking for and we'll suggest who might suit you best.
Every person's story is meaningful.
Monica is a Counselling Intern completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling. She is also a certified Secondary School Counsellor with over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents and families through periods of growth, challenge, transition, and self-discovery.
Monica offers a warm, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental approach to counselling. She believes every person's story is meaningful and that greater understanding of our experiences, relationships, and patterns can create opportunities for growth and meaningful change.
Monica also brings many years of experience in ministry and church settings. For clients who wish to incorporate their faith into counselling, she is comfortable exploring the role of faith, spirituality, purpose, and community as part of the counselling process.
Drawing from person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, Monica helps clients explore their experiences, build greater self-awareness, recognize strengths and patterns of coping, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Monica supports adolescents and families through periods of growth, challenge, transition, and self-discovery, bringing over 10 years of experience as a certified Secondary School Counsellor.
Above all, Monica strives to create a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they navigate their individual journey.
Book a session online, or tell us what you're looking for and we'll suggest who might suit you best.
Here are the counsellors whose experience may suit what you're looking for. You can read more about them or see how to book.
Marvin works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
Janessa works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and personal growth.
Kirsi works with adults as well as children and families, with particular experience in anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation.
Not sure which of these feels right, or looking for something a little different?
Help Me Find a CounsellorHere are the counsellors whose experience may suit what you're looking for. You can read more about them or see how to book.
Kirsi specializes in children and adolescents, with particular experience in ADHD and executive functioning, behavioural concerns, and emotional regulation.
Janessa works with children and adolescents navigating anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Monica works with adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions, identity, self-discovery, and change.
Not sure which of these feels right, or looking for something a little different?
Help Me Find a CounsellorHere's the counsellor whose experience may suit what you're looking for. You can read more about him or see how to book.
Marvin works with couples, alongside individuals and families, with a focus on relationships.
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Help Me Find a CounsellorHere are the counsellors whose experience may suit what you're looking for. You can read more about them or see how to book.
Marvin works with families, alongside individuals and couples, across a range of concerns.
Kirsi works with families, with particular experience supporting parenting and family dynamics alongside children and adolescents.
Monica works with adolescents and families navigating growth, challenge, transition, and self-discovery.
Not sure which of these feels right, or looking for something a little different?
Help Me Find a CounsellorHere's the counsellor whose experience may suit what you're looking for. You can read more about her or see how to book.
Monica brings experience in ministry and church settings and is comfortable exploring faith, spirituality, purpose, and community as part of counselling.
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Help Me Find a CounsellorFinding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with something difficult. Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll help you figure out a good next step.
Our intake team will read what you've shared and follow up with some possible next steps. We typically respond within one business day.
In the meantime, feel free to look around, or if you already know who you'd like to see, you're welcome to visit our booking page.