Vancouver Counselling
Virtual Counselling across BC
I’m so happy you’re here.
Hi, I’m Kelsey — a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Pediatric Sleep Consultant based in Vancouver.
With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in supporting individuals and families through a person-centered, attachment-based lens, always using a trauma-informed approach.
I’ve been featured in the Vancouver Sun as a sleep expert, and I’m passionate about helping families find realistic, evidence-based solutions that lead to better rest and improved well-being.
Alongside my counselling and consulting practice, I also share free tips and resources for parents on Instagram and TikTok under @little.sleepy.heads. This is a space where I offer practical advice and encouragement to families navigating the ups and downs of sleep.
Whether we’re working together in therapy, through personalized sleep support, or you’re connecting with me on Little Sleepy Heads, you can expect to feel safe, supported, and truly understood.
Pediatric Sleep Counselling
If you’re a parent of a little one with poor sleep, you’re likely exhausted.
✔ Does your baby need to be bounced, rocked, fed, or pushed in the stroller to fall asleep?
✔ Does your baby wake up often throughout the night?
✔ Does your baby need help to fall back asleep?
✔ Are you experiencing consistent early morning wake-ups?
✔ Does your toddler struggle with bedtime battles and separation anxiety?
What My Clients Say
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you Kelsey. Just seconds into our first phone call I felt her warmth and kind energy. It's so important as a Mom to feel seen and understood."
"Kelsey is amazing. Her non-judgmental, thoughtful encouragement and adaptable methods are incredibly helpful. She has helped me with 2 babies now!"
"Kelsey changed our lives. My 13-month-old went from waking 4+ times a night to sleeping independently. I was exhausted and struggling — she gave me my life back."
"I cannot recommend Kelsey enough. She was knowledgeable, collaborative, and compassionate. My mental well-being has also drastically improved."
Working with me
If you've landed here, chances are you're exhausted — and you've probably already tried everything. I want you to know that you're not alone, and more importantly, there is a way through this.
My approach to sleep consulting is different from what you'll find with most sleep coaches. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 10 years of experience in infant and family mental health, I look at sleep through a much deeper lens — one that considers not just your baby's schedule, but the whole family dynamic.
At the heart of everything I do is balance. Balance between structure and flexibility. Balance between your baby's needs and your needs as a parent. Balance between evidence-based guidance and honouring your instincts. Because a sleep plan that works is one that feels sustainable, realistic, and right for your family — not just on paper, but in real life.
That means I look at everything together:
🍼 Feeding and how it connects to sleep
☀️ Daytime schedules and wake windows
🌙 Bedtime routines and sleep associations
🛏️ Sleep environment and room setup
💛 Your parenting preferences and comfort level
🧠 The parent-child relationship and attachment
I offer a range of methods — from gentle, gradual, parent-present approaches to more structured check-in methods — and we always decide together what feels right for your family. Balance looks different for every family, and I will never ask you to do something that doesn't align with your values or instincts as a parent.
What you can expect when working with me:
✅ A personalized sleep plan built specifically for your baby and family
✅ Ongoing support so you never feel alone in the process
✅ A non-judgmental space where your concerns are always heard
✅ Evidence-based guidance rooted in both sleep science and child development
✅ Flexibility and adaptability — because real life isn't always predictable
Finding balance isn't just about getting more sleep — it's about helping your whole family feel more grounded, more connected, and more like yourselves again. As a mother of two, I bring both professional knowledge and genuine personal understanding to every family I work with. I know how hard this season is — and I know how much better life feels when you find that balance on the other side of it.
Book Your Free Consultation Today
Reaching out for help is the first step. Book a free 15 min consultation.
I work with individuals in many different areas of their lives including:
✔ Mental health (anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, etc)
✔ Relationships (intimate, friends, family, children, etc)
✔ Self-Care, stress management, mindfulness, and limiting beliefs
✔ Life transitions (grief, career, moving, becoming a parent, etc)
I work with parents to overcome some of the issues they face with their toddlers and children
✔ Pediatric Sleep Issues
✔ Big emotions and Behaviours
✔ Separation Anxiety
✔ Attachment Issues
Online and Vancouver Counselling
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Pediatric Sleep Counselling
This is a holistic approach to sleep. Sleep support & plans are evidence-based and focus on the parent-child relationship and parent’s intuition. For babies and toddlers (0 months-4 years old).
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Counselling for Women
For all issues that relate to women. This may include relationship issues, pregnancy and motherhood, postpartum depression & anxiety, and identity issues.
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Individual therapy
For all of life's challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, work and life stressors, life transitions, and relationship issues. Modalities include DBT, CBT, Mindfulness & EMDR.
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Parenting Support
Counselling to strengthen the parent-child relationship, which may include help with your child’s behavior and/or emotional issues. I specialize in working with children under 5 years-old.
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EMDR trauma Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence based psychotherapy approach for healing trauma. It is recognized by World Health Organization (WHO).
Kelsey Atkinson, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counselling in North Vancouver, BC
If you're feeling stuck, depressed, or anxious, know that you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or just feeling lost, I can help you work through it and find a path forward. Don't hesitate to reach out - together, we can find a way to help you feel better.