Formerly known as Alexa Gelles Counselling.
New name, same mission. We’ve grown to offer even more support with a larger team, helping you build secure, connected, and lasting relationships.
Counselling for Individuals & Couples
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We’re a Team Dedicated to Helping You Heal, Grow, and Build the Secure, Lasting Relationships You’ve Been Looking For.
Specializing in Individual, Couples Counselling and EMDR, we offer evidence-based support to help you break old patterns, improve communication, and feel more secure in your relationships.
Teletherapy & In-Person Sessions available in Vancouver, B.C.
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Areas We Support
Counselling gives you tools to break unhealthy cycles, strengthen connection, and build more secure, fulfilling relationships—with yourself and others.
We offer support in areas like:
Relationship Anxiety
Ease the worry, doubt, and overthinking that make it hard to feel calm or secure in your relationship. Learn to trust yourself and your connection again.
Relational Trauma
Heal from past betrayal, neglect, or emotional wounds that continue to impact your current relationships. Build safety, trust, and deeper connection.
Lay a strong foundation for your future together. Strengthen communication, navigate differences, and feel confident taking the next step.
Marital Problems
Rebuild closeness and understanding when things feel distant or tense. Learn to resolve conflict, reconnect, and feel like a team again.
Self-Esteem
Develop self-worth and confidence from within so you can show up authentically and feel secure—both in and outside your relationships.
Relationship Clarity
Whether you’re questioning your relationship or stuck in familiar dynamics, therapy helps you see things clearly and make confident, grounded choices.
Preparation for Marriage
What You May Be Struggling With
Relationships can feel tiring and confusing when patterns keep repeating. Maybe you're noticing:
Stuck in the same disagreements or going in circles with communication
Feeling disconnected, unheard, or misunderstood by your partner
Carrying past wounds, betrayal, or trust issues into your current relationship
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Struggling with jealousy, overthinking, or fear of abandonment
Avoiding intimacy or pushing partners away
Feeling unsure how to set boundaries, speak up, or advocate for yourself
How Therapy Helps
Counselling gives you the tools and strategies to stop unhealthy cycles, strengthen your connection, and move forward with confidence. Working together, you’ll:
Break repetitive patterns and unhealthy habits
Improve communication so you feel heard and understood
Manage triggers, emotions, and anxiety in real time
Build confidence and security in yourself and your relationships
Heal past wounds and learn to trust again
Vancouver-Based,
Relationship-Obsessed,
Relatable therapists
We’re All About Relationships
Whether it’s relationship anxiety, recovering from breakups, communication challenges, or navigating infidelity—we focus on helping you build secure, lasting connections.
We go beyond surface-level issues or the “problem of the week” to address the root causes that keep patterns repeating.
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We get it—relationships can be challenging. we’re here to help
With a Dedicated Team Behind You
We combine personal experience with professional expertise to support meaningful, lasting change—so you can create a life and relationships you love.
Say goodbye to endless late-night internet searches or crisis calls to your bestie!
Our mission is simple: to help you build healthy, secure relationships—with yourself and the people you care about.
We do things differently
We offer full-spectrum support—from overcoming blocks and building healthy relationships to creating a strong foundation for a lasting relationship.
At Aligned Relationship Counselling, you’ll get the help you need to take your life and relationships from “just fine” to confidently saying, “things are going great!”
Whether through individual, EMDR or couples counselling, we'll help you feel secure in yourself and your relationships, so you can let go of old baggage and fully enjoy your life and relationships.
Meet the team
“There was nothing we did not find helpful! Alexa is wonderful. Her teaching style is very calming and encouraging."
-S&U
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Individual Counselling
01.
Break unhealthy patterns, manage emotions, make relationship decisions, boost self-esteem, or heal from a breakup.
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Couples
Counselling
02.
Break repetitive conflicts, communicate better, rebuild trust, and deepen intimacy for a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
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Premarital Counselling
03.
Ideal for couples in their first 5 years who want guidance and practical tools to strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and prepare for a strong future together.
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EMDR Counselling
04.
For anyone wanting to break free from stuck patterns, manage triggers and intense emotions, and heal from past experiences.
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Anxiety Counselling
04.
Perfect for individuals whose anxiety affects their relationships, confidence, or daily life—and who want tools to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.
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Trauma Counselling
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Ideal for anyone carrying past relationship wounds or attachment challenges who wants support to heal, regain trust, and build healthier connections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to come with my partner?
Not always. Individual sessions help you understand yourself and your patterns. If your partner is willing, couples sessions can be added to work on communication, conflict, and connection. Unsure? A free consultation can help you decide.
How long will therapy take?
It depends on your goals. Some clients feel progress in a few sessions, while deeper change may take several months.
Can therapy help with past betrayals or trust issues?
Yes. We work with you to process past wounds, rebuild trust, and develop tools for healthier future connections.
Can I combine individual support with couples counselling?
Absolutely. Many clients benefit from individual work alongside couples sessions for extra guidance and support.
STEP 1
step 2
Fill out your confidential intake form online before your first session. This helps your counsellor understand your history, challenges, and goals so your time together is focused.
STEP 3
In your first session, you and your counsellor will explore your challenges, identify patterns, and create a personalized plan to help you reach your goals.
Book Your First Session or Free Consultation
Complete Your Intake Form
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FREE RESOURCES
Communication Guide
Discover the 5 most common mistakes that keep couples stuck in the same cycle, and what to do instead.
Stronger Together Blog
Take the guesswork out of relationships with digestible blog posts that show you how to nurture your relationship and break free from unhealthy patterns—without the jargon or overwhelm!
Built to Love Podcast
Your go-to podcast for strengthening your connection, navigating conflict, and bringing more ease into your relationship.
Free Guide
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Relationship-building resources to help you improve communication, manage conflict, and create a strong foundation with your partner.
5 Communication Mistakes that Keep You Going in Circles
* The 5 most common mistakes that keep couples stuck in the same cycle
* How to shift conversations so you actually feel heard
* Simple, therapist-backed strategies you can start using right away
* How to shift conversations so you actually feel heard
* Simple, therapist-backed strategies you can start using right away
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