Alison Marie Holland, MSW, RSW

SHE/HER

Therapy informed by the latest in attachment research and neuroscience for high-achieving professionals, couples and parents experiencing anxiety, stress, and/or strained relationships.

Registered Social Worker (RSW #12917)
Masters of Social Work (MSW), University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Simon Fraser University

When stress, high pressure, and competing demands become a permanent fixture in daily life, it is hard to make space for anything else.

Alison helps busy professionals, couples, and parents untangle chaotic headspace, communicate more effectively, and make important decisions from a calm, thoughtful place.

Alison's approach to therapy has helped her clients evaluate their lives honestly, productively, and without reproach.

A Vancouver-based Registered Social Worker since 2011, Alison's therapeutic process comes with a robust understanding of human psychology and mental health.

If you are a busy professional or parent...

  • Anxious or stressed for quite some time

  • Feeling like you're never enough

  • Experiencing conflict at work or at home

  • Exhausted, unable to make room for important relationships, including your spouse or children

  • Always prioritizing the needs of others

  • On the brink of burnout

...Alison understands and she can help.

Through counselling, Alison helps people overcome fears, insecurities, and feelings of overwhelm. She uses evidence-based techniques to teach clients how to manage emotions and thoughts, set healthy boundaries, and build resilience.

Alison believes that everyone deserves to feel happy and fulfilled, and she is passionate about helping people achieve this.

Book a 15-minute complimentary consultation with Alison today.

Humour and honesty drive Alison’s practice.

Her office plants have stories—ask her about them.

Learn more about Alison

    • Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm

    • Relationship Issues (Work/Personal)

    • Parenting & Family Issues

    • Life Transitions

    • Trauma

    • Addiction

    • Adolescent Issues

    • Adults adjusting to life changes (career, relationship, family, etc)

    • Anger Management

    • Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm

    • Behavioural Issues

    • Career Issues

    • Coping Skills

    • Depression

    • Grief

    • High-pressure Environments

    • Life Transitions

    • Parenting & Family Issues

    • Relationship Issues

    • Stress Management

    • Mood Disorders

    • School & Work Stress

    • Substance Use / Abuse

    • Trauma / PTSD

    • Attachment-based

    • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

    • Culturally Sensitive

    • Gottman Method

    • Person-Centered

    • Strength-Based

    • Somatic Attachment-Based Therapy

    • Trauma Focused

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Individual Therapy

    • Couples Therapy

    • Relationship Therapy

    • Parent Coaching

    • Virtual and In-Person Sessions

    • Motivational Interviewing 1 & 2

    • Bringing Baby Home Education and Training Certificate (Gottman Institute)

    • Connect Parent Group Leader (Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre)

    • Emotion Focused Family Therapy - Core Clinician Training

    • EMDR Basic Therapy Certificate

    • 2 Year Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy with Lisa Mortimer

    • Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy Training - Advanced Practices

    • San’yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training for Mental Health Workers

    • Board Member: The Gonzaga Foundation

    • Speaker: The Childbearing Society

Education

Masters of Social Work (MSW), University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Simon Fraser University

Professional Memberships

B.C. College of Social Workers

B.C. Association of Social Workers

Registered provider with the First Nations Health Authority

Approved ICBC provider

Please inquire directly with your insurance company regarding your options for coverage.

"Safe and secure relationships are vital to our overall well-being."

- ALISON MARIE HOLLAND

Alison is an expert in…

  • Stress, Anxiety, and Overwhelm

    Many high-performers believe they "should" feel fine, yet anxiety is often reaching a boiling point.

  • Improving Relationships

    Our health is directly influenced by the relationships we have with others, our careers, and ourselves.

  • Emotion Coaching for Parents

    An empathetic parenting technique that fosters children's awareness and emotional intelligence.

You dedicated yourself to the belief that achieving your goals would make you happy.

You worked tirelessly to make it happen, but something isn't quite right. You may feel anxious, insecure, and out of control, finally realizing that your well-being has been neglected for years.

As a wife, mother of three, business owner, and counsellor, Alison understands the incredible stress and anxiety that come along with ambition.

If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck, Alison is here to help you organize thoughts, heal from the past, and navigate your new path forward.

Book a complimentary consultation with Alison

Our Services

We offer both in-person and virtual appointments