Resources
Resources for Lawyers, Therapists, and Clients
Many of the questions we receive come from people trying to understand whether counselling is the right next step, either for themselves or for someone they are supporting. Family lawyers often want to know what discernment counselling involves, therapists want to know when a referral makes sense, and individuals and couples want to learn more before booking a first session. We created this page to bring that information together in one place.
Finding the Right Information
Each section of our resources has been written with a specific reader in mind.
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Family lawyers can learn how discernment counselling works and how it supports clients who are unsure about separation.
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Therapists can find our areas of focus, referral details, and information on how we work alongside other practices.
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Individuals and couples can read our blog for practical guidance on relationships, separation, and personal wellbeing.
For Family Lawyers
When a client is unsure whether to move forward with a separation, discernment counselling gives them a structured way to reach a clear decision before the legal process begins. The resources below explain how it works and how it can help your clients, and the client handout can be shared with anyone you feel may benefit.
Resources for Lawyers
Discernment Counselling: A Guide for Family Lawyers
This guide explains what discernment counselling involves, the three outcomes couples choose between, when it is and is not appropriate, and how to refer a client to our clinic.
Client Handout: Coming Soon
A one-page handout you can share with clients who are unsure about the future of their relationship will be available here shortly.
Discernment Counselling at Clear Horizons
This page describes how our discernment counselling sessions are structured and how couples can book a free 15-minute consultation.
For Therapists
Many of the therapists we work with do not offer couples or discernment counselling themselves. When an individual client's relationship becomes a central part of their work with you, a referral for couples or discernment counselling can support the progress they are already making in individual therapy. The resources below explain how we can help and how referrals between our practices work.
Resources for Therapists
Working Together: Information for Referring Therapists
This page outlines our areas of focus, when a referral to our clinic may be helpful, how we work alongside a client's individual therapist, and how to connect with us.
Couples and Marriage Counselling
This page describes our couples counselling for partners working through conflict, broken trust, or emotional distance, and can be shared with clients who may benefit.
This page explains our approach for couples in which one partner is leaning out of the relationship and the other is leaning in.
Before You Contact Us
There are a few things that may be helpful to know before contacting our clinic.
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Email is not a secure form of communication, so we ask that you keep personal details general when writing to us.
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The information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for advice about a specific situation.
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Reading these resources does not create a counselling relationship with our clinic.
If you would like to discuss a particular situation, we recommend calling the clinic at 778-705-2089.
For Clients: Our Blog
Our blog is written for individuals, couples, and anyone who would like to read more about counselling. You will find practical articles on relationships, communication, separation, and personal wellbeing, along with guidance on what to expect when starting therapy. Our latest posts are below.
