A compassionate space
For Women to Heal & Feel Like Themselves Again
Healing begins when your story is met with compassion. I’m here to walk with you as you reconnect with the parts of you that need care.
Hi, I’m Larissa
Therapist · Resarcher · Writer
Hi, I’m Larissa Rossen, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), Internal Family Systems (Level 2) therapist, researcher and writer based in British Columbia, Canada. My passion is supporting women who are carrying a lot beneath the surface — emotionally, spiritually, and in their everyday lives.
Welcome to BE Counselling — A grounded space to feel, explore, and heal
At BE Counselling, you’ll find a calm, supportive space to slow down and reconnect with yourself — especially in seasons that feel overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally heavy.
I support women navigating:
stress and overwhelm
anxiety, worry, and self-criticism
grief and loss
motherhood transitions
relationship challenges
identity, faith questions, and spiritual pain
Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help you gently explore the emotions, memories, and beliefs shaping your inner world — at a pace that feels safe and grounded. Together, we work to cultivate clarity, compassion, and emotional steadiness so you can feel more fully yourself again.
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.
- Tori Amos
A deeply personal name, a deeply human approach
My practice is named BE Counselling after my son, Brayden Elijah, who was born without his heartbeat. His life and love have profoundly shaped who I am as a mother, a counsellor, and a woman of faith. His story continues to guide my work with tenderness, reverence, and hope.
Wherever you are in this season — overwhelmed, grieving, questioning, or simply longing for a sense of steadiness — you don’t have to walk it alone.
I would be honoured to accompany you on your journey toward healing, wholeness, and a more grounded way of being.
If you're ready to begin, I invite you to reach out and book a free discovery call. It would be a privilege to sit with you, listen deeply, and support the parts of you that are asking for care.
Testimonials
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Beyond Counselling
Teaching, Research, and Community Support
While my work with individual clients is at the heart of what I do, my passion for healing and growth extends far beyond the counselling room.
Through workshops, teaching, and research, I support women, families, and communities in exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of their lives. I offer:
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Compassionate spaces to learn, connect, and grow together
Topics include faith and emotional wellness, grief and motherhood, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed care -
Equipping future practitioners with a grounded, human-centered approach to mental health
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Advancing conversations around grief, motherhood, identity, and spiritual healing
This work reflects my belief that healing is not only personal — it’s collective, generational, and deeply relational.
If you are interested in collaborating or learning more about upcoming opportunities, I would love to connect with you.
My Services
1:1 Counselling
Individual, couple, and family counselling across a range of presentations, specializing in grie and bereavement, perinatal mental health, life transitions, anxiety, and more.
Group Counselling
A range of group counselling options for adults and children to be surrounded and supported in a nurturing space from attachment-based parenting groups to anxiety in children.
Workshops
& Talks
Have Larissa come and present at a workshop or event. See a list of previous workshops Larissa has facilitated.
Therapy Dog
Josie our resident therapy dog (in training) can be present in individual sessions or feature at a variety of events such as children's parties, school programs, nursing homes, hospital visits, and more.
Research & Publications
Advancing understanding through research, writing, and collaboration
Research is a central part of my work and informs everything I do as a counsellor, teacher, and writer. My research focuses on developmental psychology, grief and perinatal loss, maternal bonding and attachment, identity, and emotional well-being — with projects spanning Canada, Australia, and international contexts.
On this page, you can explore my published research and academic writing, learn about current and upcoming studies, and find opportunities to participate in or collaborate on active research projects. I’m deeply committed to research that honours lived experience and contributes to more compassionate, evidence-informed care.
compassionate ~ grounded ~ authentic
My therapy approach
I use an attachment and trauma-informed, systemic approach to my counselling work. My hope is to create a safe and trusting relationship, where you can feel accepted yet challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways.
You don’t have to do this alone
Reach out when you’re ready — I’m here to help you reconnect with yourself.