Mareel - (Noun, Shetland) Phosphorescence in the ocean. The light in the darkness.

Support for the Challenges of Relationships, Sexuality and Life

Reconnect with yourself and your relationships with our experienced and authentic Therapists

Diversity, in individuals, sexuality and relationships, is embraced, welcomed and celebrated

Mareel means the light beneath the surface, let us help you find it.

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It is never too late to find out who you want to become

It is possible to reconnect with yourself, your partner, your relationships, your sexuality and your life in ways that you choose, rather than settle for those you feel stuck with.

Working through what might be holding you back from having the life you wish for is worth doing at any age, and at any stage of a relationship.

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A warm, safe, collaborate space to redisocover yourself…

Mareel Counselling specializes in sexuality, relationships, and life transitions. 
Each of our counsellors brings their authentic self to the work and strives to create a safe therapeutic setting.

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We bring a wealth of evidence-based techniques and we work together to create therapy sessions unique to your needs.

We love working with all sexualities, relationships and unique brains!

Meet the Team
Meet the Team 
A therapy session with us will always be filled with warmth and care, and can be lighthearted with moments that are actually fun.

Moving forward and connecting with others when you feel stuck is difficult.

You don’t need to do the tough stuff alone.

Offering Sex and Relationship therapy in Vancouver, BC, Mareel Counselling also offers online services to all residents of British Columbia.

We strive to make therapy accessible to all, sliding scale and low cost counselling is available

Meet the Team

  • Tamara McKay - Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist

    Tamara McKay

    Registered Clinicial Counsellor

    Meet Tamara
  • Liz Lesperance - Sex Therapy and Psychotherapist

    Liz Lesperance

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    Meet Liz
  • Madeleine Downey - Sex therapist and Psychotherpist

    Madeleine Downey

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    Meet Madeleine
  • Andriana Bergman - sex therapist and psychotherapist

    Andriana Bergman

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    Meet Andriana
  • Manjima Salim

    Manjima Salim

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    Meet Manjima
  • Nicole Beach - sex therapist and psychotherapist

    Nicole Beach

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    Meet Nicole
  • Lisa Shopland-Black - sex therapist and psychotherapist

    Lisa Shopland-Black

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    Owner

    Meet Lisa

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Low Cost Counselling
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