Brianne Boileau
Canadian Certified Counsellor
You may have imagined what becoming a parent would feel like, only to find yourself thinking, “Why don’t I feel the way I thought I would?” Maybe you miss who you were before, feel anxious even when things seem okay, or spend your days caring for everyone else with little time for yourself. You can love your children and still grieve parts of your old life. Or perhaps that connection is taking longer than you expected, and saying it out loud feels frightening.
I support women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the changes motherhood brings, including anxiety, depression, shifting identity, and body image. You can talk openly with me about the thoughts and feelings you worry others might misunderstand. You don’t have to soften them or pretend they don’t exist.
Maybe somewhere along the way, the same argument started playing on a loop in your relationship. Conversations turn into criticism, defensiveness, or silence, and you both walk away feeling unheard. You still care, but you’re exhausted by the fighting. Maybe becoming parents has brought uneven responsibilities and left little room for each other. Or perhaps the distance grew over time, trust was shaken, and you’re unsure what comes next.
I work with couples navigating conflict, communication difficulties, and changing roles. Together, we can slow down difficult conversations, understand what keeps you stuck, and work towards expressing what you need, sharing the load, and finding connection again.
As a mom of two, I know how much parenthood can ask of you and how deeply it can affect your sense of self and your relationship. Those experiences shape how I show up, while your own experience guides our work. My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centred, with room to be yourself and work through what feels overwhelming, one piece at a time.
I offer counselling in English, French, and Portuguese, drawing on CBT, ACT, and my Gottman Method Level 1 and 2 training. If any of this sounds familiar, reach out for a complimentary consultation, and we can see if working together feels right.