M. G. Christine Ellis

Are you walking on eggshells in a close relationship, constantly trying to avoid conflict or keep the peace? Do you find yourself questioning your reactions, feeling invisible, or carrying the emotional weight of a partner, parent, adult child, or other important relationship? Perhaps you are struggling with addiction yourself, loving someone who is, or navigating the complicated grief that can follow addiction-related loss. When life becomes consumed by relationship stress, substance use concerns, or grief, it can be difficult to stay connected to yourself. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, uncertain about what comes next, or simply in need of a safe place to sort through what you are experiencing without pressure or judgment. I provide confidential online counselling for adults throughout British Columbia. Together, we explore the patterns, beliefs, coping strategies, and relationship dynamics that may be contributing to your distress. Through psychoeducation, emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and evidence-based approaches including motivational interviewing, ACT, DBT-informed skills, parts work, and trauma-informed counselling, we work toward greater clarity, self-trust, and emotional steadiness. My areas of focus include: • Narcissistic Abuse & Antagonistic Relational Stress • Addiction & Relational Support • Boundaried Grief and Addiction-Related Loss • Codependency, Boundaries and Relational Healing Whether you are trying to understand a difficult relationship, strengthen boundaries, support a loved one struggling with addiction, navigate your own recovery journey, or learn how to carry a grief that others may not fully understand, counselling can provide a supportive space to reconnect with yourself and move forward in a way that aligns with your values. You do not need to have all the answers before reaching out. I look forward to hearing from you.