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Welcome to SolacePath


 Counselling services available in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

提供英語、粵語及普通話輔導服務

Our Vision


Our vision is to foster growth, resilience, and self-awareness, empowering individuals to build inner strength and cultivate reconciliation with themselves and others.

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Individual Counselling

Individual counselling offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences at your own pace. Our  approach is grounded in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), mindfulness practices, and emotional regulation work.  Our work together is collaborative and strength-based. Therapy supports you in reconnecting with your emotions and core values, building resilience, gaining new perspectives, and developing practical tools to navigate challenges—fostering meaningful healing, personal growth, and a stronger sense of self-agency.


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Couple Counselling

Our couple counselling integrates Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT-C) with other evidence-based approaches to help partners understand their challenges within the broader context of their relationship and life experiences. It supports identifying negative interaction patterns, accessing and acknowledging underlying emotions, and healing past emotional injuries. By fostering emotional co-regulation and empathy, counselling promotes individual growth, strengthens connection, and transforms old patterns into positive, lasting ways of relating.


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Family Counselling

Our family counselling integrates the Stair Model, Systems Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy and Family Life Education to help families navigate challenges while understanding each member’s role, position, and unique experiences in differnt stages of family development.    We guide families in strengthening communication, resolving conflicts, and supporting parenting or co-parenting efforts. Counselling also addresses child and adolescent emotional or behavioral concerns, trauma, attachment, intergenerational patterns, grief and loss, and major life transitions.

FOCCUS® Premarital Counselling (4 sessions)

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Building a Strong Foundation for Your Marriage

Marriage is a meaningful commitment that brings together two individuals with unique life experiences, values, expectations, and hopes for the future. Premarital counselling provides a safe and supportive space for couples to deepen their understanding of each other, strengthen communication, and proactively address areas that may impact their relationship over time.

The FOCCUS® (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study) assessment is a research-informed relationship inventory designed to help couples explore important areas of their relationship. Developed in 1985, it has been used by more than one million couples worldwide and is recognized as one of the most trusted and effective marriage preparation tools available today.  Rather than being a “test” that determines whether a couple is ready for marriage, FOCCUS® serves as a guide for meaningful conversations and greater self-awareness.

The FOCCUS® Package Includes:

Initial Assessment & Review

  • Completion of the FOCCUS® relationship inventory
  • Review of assessment results to identify relationship strengths and areas for growth
  • Collaborative goal-setting for premarital counselling

Four 90-minute Counselling Sessions

Sessions are tailored to your relationship and include exploration of:

  • Communication patterns and emotional connection
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving
  • Expectations about marriage, roles, and responsibilities
  • Family-of-origin experiences and how they shape relationships
  • Finances, lifestyle, and decision-making
  • Intimacy, affection, and emotional needs
  • Shared values, commitment, and future goals

Who May Benefit from FOCCUS®?

FOCCUS® premarital counselling may be helpful for couples who:

  • Are preparing for marriage
  • Want to strengthen their relationship before taking the next step
  • Wish to develop healthier communication patterns
  • Want to better understand each other's needs, values, and expectations
  • Prefer a structured approach to exploring important relationship topics

If significant relationship distress, unresolved trauma, betrayal, or ongoing conflict is identified, additional couples counselling may be recommended to support deeper healing and relationship repair.

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REFOCCUS® Marriage Enrichment Package (4 sessions)

Strengthening Connection and Growing Together Through Every Stage of Marriage

Marriage is an ongoing journey that evolves through different seasons of life. Whether couples are newly married, navigating major life transitions, adjusting to changes in family roles, or simply seeking to deepen their connection, intentional relationship investment can help strengthen the foundation of their marriage.

The REFOCCUS® (Reviewing, Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study) inventory is a relationship enrichment tool designed to help couples reflect on important areas of their marriage, enhance mutual understanding, and identify opportunities for growth.

Rather than focusing only on challenges, REFOCCUS® helps couples recognize their strengths, increase awareness of each other's needs, and develop practical strategies for maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.


The REFOCCUS® Package Includes:

Relationship Assessment & Review

  • Completion of the REFOCCUS® relationship inventory
  • Review and discussion of assessment results
  • Identification of relationship strengths and areas for continued growth
  • Collaborative goal-setting to support a stronger partnership

Four 90-minute Couples Counselling Sessions

Sessions are tailored to your relationship and include exploration of:

  • Communication patterns and emotional connection
  • Conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solving
  • Financial management and shared responsibilities
  • Intimacy and sexuality
  • Parenting approaches and family relationships
  • Shared values and life priorities
  • Lifestyle expectations and relationship adjustments
  • Personal well-being and individual growth within the relationship
  • Commitment, relationship satisfaction, and maintaining connection

Who May Benefit from REFOCCUS®?

REFOCCUS marriage enrichment may be helpful for couples who:

  • Want to strengthen their relationship and emotional connection
  • Are adjusting to life transitions or changing family roles
  • Want to improve communication and teamwork
  • Wish to proactively address areas of growth before difficulties become more significant
  • Want to deepen their understanding of each other and build a more satisfying marriage

If significant relationship distress, unresolved trauma, betrayal, or ongoing conflict is identified, additional couples counselling may be recommended to support deeper healing and relationship repair.



FAQ

Who can benefit from counselling?


Counselling is for anyone seeking support—whether you are experiencing emotional distress, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, or simply want greater self-understanding and personal growth.

What can I expect in my first session


The first session focuses on understanding your concerns, goals, and what brings you to counselling. It also helps establish a collaborative approach, ensuring we work together in a way that feels supportive, respectful, and aligned with your needs.

For relationship concerns, should I attend counselling alone or with my partner?


Both options are welcome. You may attend counselling on your own or with your partner, depending on your comfort level and goals. Individual sessions can help you gain clarity and insight, while joint sessions support communication and mutual understanding. We can also discuss together what approach may be most helpful for your situation.

For family counselling, if there are relationship challenges with my teen, should my teen attend individual counselling or should we come together as a family?

Both approaches can be helpful. Family sessions support communication, understanding, and connection among family members, while individual counselling can provide teens with a private space to explore their thoughts and emotions. Depending on your family’s needs, a combination of family and individual sessions may be recommended. We can discuss the most supportive approach together during an initial consultation.


 

The path is not just a way forward—it is the journey itself, shaping us with every step we take.

 

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Contacts


Address: #200-External link opens in new tab or window5050 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC,

                  External link opens in new tab or windowCanada,

Phone   : External link opens in new tab or window778-801-8596 

Email     : solacepathcounselling@gmail.com

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Open Hours


Monday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Tuesday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Wednesday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Thursday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Friday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Saturday
09:00 am - 06:00 pm
Sunday
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