Loretta Laurin

Life can be messy, painful, and complex—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. My full name is Loretta Laurin, but you can call me Lo. I specialize in relationships, trauma, and personal growth. I support clients with intimate relationship challenges (including queer and open relationships), interpersonal and family conflict, trauma-related symptoms (including physical, sexual, racial, childhood, and intergenerational trauma), grief & loss, chronic pain, self-esteem & self-criticism, anxiety, burnout, addictions/substance-use issues, explorations of identity (including gender and culture), psychedelic integration, and major life & career transitions. I offer a holistic approach to therapy that supports all parts of you - your emotions, thoughts, relationships, and the broader social and cultural contexts that shape your life. My approach is rooted in somatics (body-based), social justice, and attachment theory. I tailor my approach to each person, recognizing that different tools resonate for different people. As a relationship counsellor, I welcome and celebrate all relationships, including LGBTQIA2S+, polyamorous, and kink. I am trained in: - Internal Family Systems (IFS): a compassionate approach that helps us understand and bring our inner parts—like the critic, perfectionist, or caretaker—into balance. - Relational Life Therapy (RLT): a practical method for transforming harmful patterns while building practical relationship skills that foster deeper connection. - Brain-Based Coaching (Neuroleadership Institute): a future- and action-focused model to help you thrive in your life, career, and relationships You can book individual or relationship/couples sessions with me in-person or online: - Local Health Integrated Clinic (East Vancouver): Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-5pm - Shivani Wells Therapy Group (Downtown Vancouver): Mondays & Wednesdays 1pm-7pm - Online (anywhere!): Mondays to Thursdays (flexible hours) If you have any questions or want to explore working with me, you can also book a free 15-minute phone consultation. For more information on my approach: https://counsellingwithlo.com/