Leila Howard has over 14 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in BC, Canada. In my work with clients I offer a thoughtful space to gain insight into recurring patterns and relationship dynamics, reducing reactivity and fostering lasting personal growth.
Professional Snapshot
Clinical Manager, Clinical Counsellor
Accepting Clients: Yes
Locations: North Vancouver
Education
BA, Psychology, Simon Fraser University (1998)
Post-Diploma in Human Resource Management BCIT (1999)
Master of Counselling Psychology — Adler University (2011)
3-year Post Graduate Training in Family Systems Theory and Therapy, Living Systems Counselling (completed 2013).
Clinical Experience
Clinical Internship, Adult Treatment Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health (2011)
Counsellor, Individual, Couple and Family Counselling, Living Systems Counselling, Vancouver, BC (2013–present).
Clinical Manager, Living Systems Counselling (2025–present).
Specializations
I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with relationship and family issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress/overwhelm, grief, neurodiversity, personality disorders, separation and divorce, parent-child contact problems, suicidal ideation, trauma and more.
Publications
Young Women Who Are Doing Well with Changes Affecting Their Work: Helping and Hindering Factors.” Canadian Journal of Career Development, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2014, pp. 36-46.
