SINCE 2015

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Helping high-achievers in
Vancouver manage anxiety.

Evidence-based therapy and mental health services for driven people, motivated to make meaningful, lasting change.

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At Watermark, we believe you can change your life for the better.

Lasting change begins when you believe it too.

At Watermark, we believe you can
change your life for the better.

Lasting change begins when
you believe it too.

SERVICES

Education and evidence-based counselling and support services for individuals, couples, and families

With over a decade of clinical experience rooted in attachment theory and a focus on wellbeing, we will help you to organize your thoughts, identify next steps, and implement strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve relationships.

We offer both in-person and virtual appointments.

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    Individual Therapy

    Individualized therapy provides an opportunity to identify the things that are holding you back and develop a clear path forward. We work with motivated individuals who have reached an impasse in some area of life and are ready to make a change.

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    Couples Counselling and Relationship Therapy

    Improve communication and reduce conflict within relationships in a safe space. The goal is to reconnect, value each other's way of thinking, and commit to building a healthy, resilient relationship that feels authentic to you.

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    Caregiver Support, Parenting, Clinical Supervision & More

    We offer services for caregivers of aging parents, emotional coaching for parents, clinical supervision for counsellors, and an internship program for aspiring therapists.

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  • Highly Recommend.

    “Mark was able to illuminate the ways I create my feelings of deficiency and failure. He helped me see that right beside my fear was my strength, and all I had to do was redirect my awareness.”

    — S.M.

  • Attuned and Empathetic.

    “Sky provided both practical and emotional support as I navigated an incredibly difficult experience. She really listens, and I never felt judged.”

    — A.B.

  • Helped me show up as my best.

    “Thank you so much for your support to help me show up as my best while we have been growing our relationship.”

    — I.H.

  • I leave every session feeling listened to.

    Natasha is an overall fantastic counsellor. She is an excellent listener and always makes me feel heard; I leave every session feeling listened to….. she guides me at a pace I am comfortable with to work through some of those life challenges. I highly recommend working with her.

    — M.C.

  • Highly Recommend.

    “Mark was able to illuminate the ways I create my feelings of deficiency and failure. He helped me see that right beside my fear was my strength, and all I had to do was redirect my awareness.”

    — S.M.

  • Attuned and Empathetic.

    “Sky provided both practical and emotional support as I navigated an incredibly difficult experience. She really listens, and I never felt judged.”

    — A.B.

  • Helped me show up as my best.

    “Thank you so much for your support to help me show up as my best while we have been growing our relationship.”

    — I.H.

  • I leave every session feeling listened to.

    Natasha is an overall fantastic counsellor. She is an excellent listener and always makes me feel heard; I leave every session feeling listened to….. she guides me at a pace I am comfortable with to work through some of those life challenges. I highly recommend working with her.

    — M.C.

ABOUT US

Many underestimate the healing power of relationships

Leaning wholly into attachment theory, the heart of our practice is rooted in the principle that our health is profoundly influenced by our relationships—the relationships we have with our loved ones, our livelihood, and ourselves.

Through this therapeutic lens, Watermark Counselling Co. (formerly MH Counselling) helps high-performers in Vancouver examine different areas of life so they can leverage their strengths to navigate anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges often stemming from high-pressure situations and major life transitions.

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Founders Mark and Alison Holland

We've helped our clients...

Reduce Anxiety and Overwhelm

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Reconnect in Important Relationships

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Recognize and Communicate Needs

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Mitigate Vices

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Feel Connected, Understood and Supported

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Areas of Expertise

*indicates our specialities

Anger Management

Adoption

Anxiety*

Caregiver Support

Co-Parenting

Depression

Elderly Persons Disorders

Family Conflict

Family Support Services

High-pressure Environments

Life Transitions

Men’s Issues

Overwhelm

Parenting & Family Issues

Personal/Professional Burnout

Personal Growth

Relationship Issues*
(Work/Personal)

Stress Management*

Support for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Mental Illness*

Trauma

"Our health is profoundly influenced by the relationship we have with our loved ones, our livelihood, and ourselves."

- MARK HOLLAND

STARTING THERAPY

Where to start?

If you've been feeling disconnected or unsettled with certain parts of your life, it can be extremely distracting and frustrating when things don't "get better" despite your best efforts.

Don't give up hope. Oftentimes, the natural next step is to seek support from a professional who can help guide you and offer a fresh perspective.

So, how do you determine who can help?

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Different ways to approach your mental health

Dive deeper into our resources, practical advice articles, and thoughtful insights.

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    What is Attachment Theory, really?

    Attachment Theory is often misunderstood. Learn the truth behind this powerful theory, and see how our counsellors utilize it as a catalyst to create conditions necessary for change.

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    Can Relationships Achieve 50/50 Fairness?

    Is it possible to achieve a perfectly equal distribution of work in a relationship? We don't think so. Read on to understand why the idea of fairness being an even “50/50” had to go.

    CONTINUE READING
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    Setting Boundaries: A How To Guide

    Having strong boundaries protects our identity as individuals by helping us exercise our right to make choices for ourselves. Read more on how to set and hold boundaries and how much stronger our relationships can become.

    LEARN WHAT TO DO