Warm, honest counselling for relationships, intimacy, and the messy stuff in between.

Vancouver-based therapy for couples, individuals, and everyone in between — including neurodivergent folks, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and those in open or non-traditional relationships.

You came here for a reason.

Maybe your relationship feels stuck. Maybe you've been carrying something heavy for a long time. Maybe you just know something needs to change — you're not sure what, but you're ready to figure it out.

At Cinnamon Counselling, we don't just listen and nod. We work with you. Our approach is warm, curious, and collaborative — but also honest and direct when you need someone to gently call you on your patterns. Many clients say that's exactly what they were looking for.

We're based in Vancouver at 525 W 8th Ave, with virtual sessions available across BC and the Yukon.

Our Specialties

How We Can Help

For couples


Struggling with communication, intimacy, or trust? Whether you're monogamous, polyamorous, neurodivergent, queer, or navigating something in between — we help couples find their way back to each other (or get clear on what's next).

For individuals


Working through anxiety, identity, people-pleasing, shame, or life transitions? Individual sessions give you a space to slow down, get honest, and build the life you actually want.

Specialties


We go where many therapists won't. Our team has advanced training in sex therapy, neurodivergent relationships, non-monogamy, kink-affirming care, and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming therapy.

Meet the Team

Aleesa Sutton, RCC

Master's in counselling psychology from SFU. Evidence-based. Warm. Direct. Joined in every session by Oliver the therapy dog.

(she/they)

Oliver the Therapy Dog

Certified Good Boy

Professional good boy. Certified comfort provider. Available for ear scratches.

Why Cinnamon

  • Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) with advanced speciality training

  • Evidence-based methods: EFT, Gottman Method, strength-based approaches

  • Truly inclusive — not just "welcoming" in name

  • We'll call out unhelpful patterns with kindness, not just validate you

  • Therapy dog in sessions (yes, really)

  • In-person in Vancouver + virtual across BC and the Yukon

  • 5 years, 500+ clients