the symbol of the sailboat

Our logo symbolizes the journey of self-discovery and personal growth that clients embark upon when seeking counselling. Much like a sailboat navigating through the vast expanse of the ocean, clients navigate through their inner depths and challenges with the support and guidance provided by our counseling office.

The sailboat symbolizes resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. Just as a sailboat adjusts its sails to weather storms and find its course, clients learn to adapt and overcome obstacles in their lives.

With the ability to harness the wind and navigate open waters, the sailboat embodies the concept of breaking free from constraints and pursuing one's own path in life.

Furthermore, the sailboat evokes feelings of freedom, adventure, and possibility, symbolizing the hope and optimism that counseling can offer clients as they strive towards a brighter future. Like embarking on a new journey, counseling provides clients with the opportunity to explore new horizons, make positive changes, and reclaim control over their lives.

Set sail towards inner peace and fulfillment with our counseling office as your anchor.

Meet the Team

Colleen Marcoux,
Founder

“Each day, I am humbled by the opportunity to walk alongside individuals on their unique journeys towards healing and self-discovery. With empathy as my compass and authenticity as my guiding light, I am devoted to creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore, grow, and flourish. Their resilience inspires me, their courage fuels me, and their progress reaffirms my unwavering commitment to this sacred work. In every session, I pledge to listen wholeheartedly, support unconditionally, and empower relentlessly, for the wellbeing of my clients is not just my profession—it is my calling, my passion, and my privilege.”

- Colleen Marcoux, M.C.,

Hello, my name is Colleen and I am a counsellor based in Vancouver, British Columbia. I am passionate about mindfulness, self-compassion, and empowering individuals to cultivate a life filled with purpose, authenticity, and fulfillment.

My approach to counselling is rooted in empathy, compassion, warmth, and collaboration. Drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, I recognize the importance of strengths being discovered and celebrated, and in response, I collaboratively tailor each session to the unique needs and personal goals of each individual client. You deserve to be seen, understood, and supported, in a way that recognizes the unique struggles you've experienced.

Whether you're struggling with life transitions, relationship issues, or simply seeking greater clarity and self-awareness, I'm here to offer guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support every step of the way.

View my Psychology Today profile here.

Thank you for considering Marcoux and Co. as a partner on your path to healing and self-discovery.

CREDENTIALS

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor, RCC, 23056 | BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

  • CCPA Certified Professional Member, CCC, 11246095 | Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association 

  • Master of Counselling, M.C.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level II

Therapeutic interventions and modalities I bring into my work:

  • integrates principles of mindfulness meditation into psychotherapeutic practices.

    encourages individuals to cultivate present-moment awareness, non-judgmental observation, and acceptance of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations.

    through mindfulness techniques such as meditation, breathwork, and body scanning, clients learn to develop a greater sense of inner calm, clarity, and emotional regulation.

    MBT aims to enhance self-awareness, reduce stress, and promote psychological well-being by fostering a compassionate and non-reactive stance towards one's internal experiences.

  • focuses on identifying and building upon the inherent strengths, abilities, and resources of individuals.

    emphasizes shifting the therapeutic focus from pathology and deficits to resilience and capabilities.

    strengths are recognized, validated, and harnessed to promote empowerment, personal growth, and the achievement of meaningful goals.

    This approach fosters a positive and hopeful outlook, empowering individuals to overcome challenges and thrive in their lives.

  • focused on helping couples strengthen their relationships and resolve conflicts effectively.

    involves assessment tools to identify relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and areas of strength and growth.

    couples learn practical skills to enhance communication, build trust, and deepen emotional connection.

    aims to foster understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and resilient partnership.

  • focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

    aims to help individuals recognize and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to emotional distress or problematic behaviors.

    teaches practical skills and techniques to modify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, leading to improved emotional well-being and coping strategies for managing various mental health concerns.

  • focuses on accepting what is beyond one's control and committing to actions that enrich one's life. 

    emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance of uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, and the pursuit of meaningful goals aligned with one's values. 

    encourages you to clarify your values, develop psychological flexibility, and take committed action toward living a valued life, even in the presence of difficult experiences.

    promote psychological well-being by fostering acceptance, present moment awareness, and effective behavior change.

  • emphasizes the individual's unique subjective experiences and their social context.

    focuses on understanding how individuals perceive and interpret their world, aiming to uncover the underlying beliefs and motivations that influence behavior.

    emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, social interest, and striving for self-improvement.

    often involves exploring early childhood experiences, family dynamics, and the individual's sense of belonging and purpose in order to promote self-awareness, insight, and positive change

  • rooted in the principles of compassion, mindfulness, and neuroscience.

    aims to help individuals cultivate self-compassion and alleviate emotional distress by developing a deeper understanding of the origins of suffering and learning to respond to oneself with kindness and understanding.

    using various techniques such as compassionate imagery, mindfulness exercises, and compassionate mind training, clients learn to build a compassionate relationship with themselves, fostering emotional healing and resilience.

  • emphasizes an individual's capacity for self-awareness, self-actualization, and personal growth.

    focuses on the whole person, considering their unique experiences, values, and potential.

    humanistic therapists provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients are encouraged to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, facilitating a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.

    aims to empower clients to make positive choices, fulfill their potential, and live authentically aligned with their values and aspirations.

  • emphasizes the integration of acceptance and change strategies to help individuals regulate their emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop mindfulness skills.

    combines individual therapy sessions with skills training groups, where clients learn practical techniques for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.

    The ultimate goal is to help individuals create a life worth living by balancing acceptance and change.

  • emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness within the therapeutic relationship.

    therapist provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel accepted and understood.

    clients are encouraged to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace, leading to greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth.

    focus is on the client's subjective experience and their innate capacity for self-direction and healing.

  • focuses on enhancing well-being and fostering strengths, rather than solely addressing pathology.

    emphasizes the cultivation of positive emotions, engagement in meaningful activities, development of personal strengths, fostering positive relationships, and finding purpose and meaning in life.

    by promoting resilience, optimism, and a focus on one's strengths and potential, positive psychology therapy aims to improve overall psychological functioning and quality of life.

  • a brief and goal-oriented approach to psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and building on clients' strengths and resources to create positive change.

    emphasizes exploring solutions rather than dwelling on problems, and clients are encouraged to envision a future where their goals are achieved.

    therapists assist clients in generating specific and achievable goals, as well as identifying and amplifying their existing skills and successes.

    often brief and can lead to rapid improvements by focusing on practical strategies for change.

  • highlights the importance of early relationships and their impact on psychological development.

    work with clients to explore their patterns of attachment and how these patterns influence current relationships and emotional well-being.

    focus is on creating a secure therapeutic relationship to address attachment issues, heal relational wounds, and foster healthier connections with oneself and others.

    often involves exploring past experiences, identifying attachment styles, and developing strategies to promote secure attachment and emotional resilience.

  • focuses on the understanding and regulation of emotions to promote psychological healing and relational growth.

    emphasizes the importance of emotional experiences in shaping individuals' thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

    through exploration and processing of emotions in therapy sessions, clients learn to identify, express, and regulate their feelings, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and improved interpersonal connections.

    particularly effective in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties by helping clients develop more adaptive ways of relating to their emotions.

  • focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs and thoughts that contribute to emotional distress and maladaptive behaviors.

    involves teaching clients to recognize and dispute irrational beliefs, replacing them with more rational and adaptive alternatives.

    through cognitive restructuring and behavioral techniques, clients learn to develop healthier perspectives, coping strategies, and emotional resilience, leading to improved psychological well-being and problem-solving skills.

    emphasizes personal responsibility and self-empowerment in creating positive change.

  • focuses on the stories individuals construct about their lives.

    explore and deconstruct dominant narratives that may be limiting or oppressive, and to co-create alternative narratives that empower and promote positive change.

    through externalizing problems and re-authoring personal narratives, clients gain a sense of agency, resilience, and meaning, enabling them to navigate challenges and construct more preferred identities and futures.

  • views individuals within the context of their family dynamics and interactions.

    emphasizes understanding how patterns of communication, roles, and relationships within the family system contribute to individual behavior and emotional well-being.

    work to identify and address dysfunctional patterns, improve communication, and promote healthier relationships.

    goal is to create positive change by shifting the family system towards greater cohesion, flexibility, and resilience.

  • focuses on the here and now and encourages clients to take personal responsibility for their actions and choices.

    emphasizes identifying and meeting one's needs through realistic goal-setting and effective problem-solving.

    evaluate current behaviors and choices in relation to their goals, facilitating insight, accountability, and positive change.

    emphasizes personal accountability, choice, and empowerment in creating a fulfilling life.

  • conceptualizes the mind as composed of different "parts" or sub-personalities, each with its own unique characteristics and functions.

    work to understand and harmonize these internal parts to promote inner balance and healing.

    through guided exploration and dialogue, clients learn to recognize and communicate with their internal parts, facilitating self-discovery, integration, and transformation.

    goal is to cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and authenticity by fostering a harmonious relationship among the various aspects of the self.

colleen works with clients with a broad range of goals and concerns, including:

  • Premarital counselling, couples & marriage counselling

  • Improving communication & repairing relationships

  • Relationship health and intimacy, loneliness, and depression

  • Goal setting, purpose, life transitions, low mood, and burnout

  • Self-esteem, self-criticism, self-worth, and self-compassion

  • Divorce, separation, and co-parenting counselling

  • Career dissatisfaction, work-related pressures, work and life balance, personal development and growth, and general stress

  • Uncertainty in life, feeling unclear about future decisions, aging, and coping with changes in physical health

  • Intergenerational trauma, family-related stress, and parenting concerns

  • Non-conventional relationships, open relationship dynamics, and polyamory navigation

“when you cannot look on the brightside, I will sit with you in the dark.”

— Alice in Wonderland