ABOUT

Serving the Lower Mainland since 1971, Living Systems Counselling is a leading provider of counselling, training, education and research based on Bowen family systems theory. Our professionals have assisted thousands of individuals and their families to function more effectively in relationships and in life.

Our vision
Is to contribute to the knowledge of human behavior from a natural systems perspective.

Our mission
Is to make knowledge of human behavior from a natural systems perspective available to the community by providing counselling, training, education, and research.

Leadership and Administration Team

Katie White,
MS, RMFT, RCC, Executive Director.

Katie works to move Living Systems’ strategic plan forward. Her goal is to make Living Systems the resource for learning, training, receiving counselling and supervision in Bowen Theory in the Pacific Northwest. Katie has been with Living Systems for ten years and has been working to apply Bowen theory in her counselling, work, and family.

Leila Howard,
MA, RCC, Business and Finance Director.

Leila oversees the business operations for the Society, including program administration, business & finance, marketing, grant applications, and community outreach. She supervises administrative volunteers and contract work. Leila is part of the conference, website, and marketing committees.

Maybo Lui,
RCC, Communications Coordinator.

Maybo manages our social media, Counselling Intake and assists the Leadership Team with internal communication, marketing and other admin tasks.

Iryna Pauliukova,
RCC, Office Associate

Iryna is responsible for accounts receivables, accounts payables and other office tasks.

Board of Directors

Mark Smith, M.S.W., R.S.W. Board President.

Erica Guliker, MA, LMC, Member at Large

Ariel Creighton, Secretary/Acting Treasurer

Robert Crozen, MSW, Member at Large

Mary Hardinge, BA Psych, BEd, MEd, Member at Larger

Contact Mark and the Board of Directors

For the most recent Annual General Report, please click here

Support the Community, Support Living Systems Counselling

Become a Member

Joining Living Systems Counselling Society is a way to support the advancement of Bowen family systems theory and therapy in British Columbia. As a member, you will have a voice in determining the future of this dynamic organization. You will also receive discounts on registration fees for conferences. The membership fee is $10 for one year or $25 for three years. To become a Living Systems Counselling member please mail your cheque with a note attached to it regarding your membership to: Living Systems Counselling, #133 – 901 3rd Street West, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3P9 or pay online via paypal:

Donate

As a non-profit society, Living Systems Counselling depends upon the financial support of individuals, businesses and other organizations who believe in the principles of Bowen family systems theory and therapy. Without their help, we could not continue our work in counseling, training, education and research. All financial donations receive a receipt that can be used for income tax purposes. United Way contributions may be designated to Living Systems Counselling.

To make a donation to Living Systems Counselling Society mail a cheque to Living Systems Counselling, #133 – 901 3rd Street West, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3P9.

Please keep a copy for your records. Thank you for your support. We will mail a tax receipt for donations over $20.

Volunteer

Living Systems Counselling depends upon a network of volunteers who give generously of their time, energy and skills. If you are interested in volunteering please contact us.

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