Business Details
Your Trusted Vancouver Counsellor for Life Transitions
Claire Sutton has been dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges since 1992. Our practice focuses on empowering clients to re-calibrate their lives through personalized counselling and coaching services. With over 30 years of combined experience in business and clinical psychology, we specialize in addressing work-life balance, career transitions, and interpersonal relationships. Our team employs solution-focused therapy techniques grounded in cognitive behavioral principles to deliver practical, actionable strategies.As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Family Enterprise Advisor, we serve professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs facing complex personal and organizational challenges. Our approach integrates systems theory and Vision-to-Action planning to help clients achieve lasting personal growth. We maintain active memberships in professional organizations including the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and EAPA International. Our Vancouver-based practice offers both in-person and virtual sessions to accommodate diverse client needs.
Services
Counselling Services
Life Coaching
Marriage Counselling
Career Coaching
Leadership Coaching
Conflict Resolution
Anger Management
Workplace Services
Transition Support
Family Enterprise Advisory
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in clinical counselling
- Our team combines business expertise with psychological training
- We offer both in-person and virtual session options
- Our approach integrates systems theory and Vision-to-Action planning
- We maintain active professional memberships for quality assurance
Associations and certifications
- BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- EAPA International Member
What people say
Amazing at helping
Practical solutions
Warm and professional
Vision-to-action planning
Transformative process
Services
Counselling Services
Our counselling services help individuals address personal and interpersonal challenges through structured therapy sessions. Using cognitive behavioral techniques, we assist clients in overcoming depression, anxiety, and life transitions. With over 30 years of combined clinical and business experience, we provide practical solutions for professionals facing complex personal and organizational challenges.
Life Coaching
Life coaching services focus on helping clients achieve personal growth through Vision-to-Action planning. We work with high-achievers to navigate career transitions, improve work-life balance, and develop effective coping strategies. Our approach combines clinical expertise with business insights to deliver actionable solutions for lasting personal transformation.
Marriage Counselling
Specialized marriage counselling services address relationship challenges using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. We help couples navigate divorce proceedings, improve communication, and resolve conflicts through structured therapy sessions. Our approach incorporates systems theory to address both individual and relational dynamics in a supportive environment.
Career Coaching
Career coaching services assist professionals in navigating workplace transitions and advancing their careers. We provide practical guidance for career changers, executives, and entrepreneurs facing complex professional challenges. Our solutions combine clinical insights with business expertise to help clients achieve their professional aspirations.
Leadership Coaching
Leadership coaching services develop effective management skills through personalized coaching programs. We work with executives and business owners to enhance decision-making, conflict resolution, and team management capabilities. Our approach integrates psychological principles with real-world business experience to cultivate effective leadership practices.
People
Claire Sutton
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Claire Sutton is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience in private practice. She holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and has served in leadership roles with professional organizations including EAPA International and the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
Questions
What types of counselling services do you offer?
We offer individual counselling for life transitions, relationship issues, career development, and workplace challenges. Specialized services include marriage counselling, leadership coaching, and family enterprise advisory services.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, we offer both in-person sessions at our Vancouver office and virtual sessions via secure video conferencing platforms to accommodate client preferences.
Do you accept insurance coverage?
Counselling services may be covered by extended health benefits programs. Clients should verify coverage with their insurance provider for Registered Clinical Counsellor services.
What is your approach to therapy?
We use a solution-focused approach combining cognitive behavioral therapy with Vision-to-Action planning. This practical methodology helps clients achieve measurable progress through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
How do you handle confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with professional ethical standards. All sessions and client information are protected through secure, private communication channels.
What experience do you have with workplace issues?
With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in workplace transition support, conflict resolution, and executive coaching. Our background includes helping organizations manage troubled employees and improve workplace dynamics.
Reviews (4)
Mikal Peterson
Dec 17, 2016
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Over the years, I have accessed Claire's help on occasion for help with personal and work related issues.
Claire has a great way of instilling calm and then giving practical advice in a step-by-step manner. Last fall Claire helped me deal with a difficult situation in the workplace that involved personalities, miscommunication, and faulty assumptions.
Claire helped me manage the challenges, my emotions, my communication, and has assisted me in my transition from such a toxic environment.
Claire Sutton is wonderful.
Claire has a great way of instilling calm and then giving practical advice in a step-by-step manner. Last fall Claire helped me deal with a difficult situation in the workplace that involved personalities, miscommunication, and faulty assumptions.
Claire helped me manage the challenges, my emotions, my communication, and has assisted me in my transition from such a toxic environment.
Claire Sutton is wonderful.
S. Poulsen
Nov 21, 2016
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I was so fortunate to find Claire during a time of transition. She was amazing at helping me gain perspective on the big picture and whats really important, while offering tools, tasks and support to remove barriers and help me move forward with renewed passion and fulfillment in my work and life. Thank you Claire!
Charles Hall
Oct 31, 2016
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Claire Sutton has been a tremendous asset to me and to my accounting firm.
Firstly, Claire coached me to be more mindful of my stress levels. She has given me useful tools to help me know when and how to decompress. This in itself has resulted in me being more effective at work and having more of a balance in my life.
Secondly, I have referred a few of my clients to Claire for individual counselling. I know that she is practical and solution-focused. I can highly recommend Claire Sutton.
Firstly, Claire coached me to be more mindful of my stress levels. She has given me useful tools to help me know when and how to decompress. This in itself has resulted in me being more effective at work and having more of a balance in my life.
Secondly, I have referred a few of my clients to Claire for individual counselling. I know that she is practical and solution-focused. I can highly recommend Claire Sutton.
E. Goodall
Sep 28, 2016
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I really like how practical Claires style is. She gives practical advice, day-by-day advice, and I felt a lot more positive even after just a few sessions.
