colleen marcoux

Hello, my name is Colleen, and I am an Indigenous counsellor based in Vancouver, British Columbia. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who want to improve their relationships - with others and with themselves.

I am especially passionate about helping couples strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, repair after conflict, and navigate transitions such as commitment decisions, separation, or rebuilding trust. Alongside couples therapy, I also offer relationship-focused individual counselling for those who want to better understand their patterns in relationships, build self-worth, heal attachment wounds, or prepare for healthier connections moving forward.

My approach to counselling is grounded in empathy, warmth, and collaboration. I draw from evidence-based modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method for couples, and EMDR, including Attachment-Focused EMDR. Therapy with me is not about assigning blame or fixing one person, it’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface, increasing emotional safety, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

I aim to offer a space that feels warm, steady, and respectful, where you can slow things down, reflect honestly, and build skills that translate into real life. I believe people make sense in the context of their experiences, and that with the right support, relationships can become a source of security, growth, and resilience.

I am an approved provider with the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP). If you have been affected by crime and have an active CVAP claim, counselling sessions may be fully or partially covered. Please provide your claim number when booking so we can coordinate billing directly with CVAP.

Thank you for considering Marcoux & Co. Counselling as a partner in your healing, growth, and relationship journey.

“Each day, I feel honoured to support couples as they navigate the tender, complex, and deeply meaningful work of building a stronger relationship. With empathy as my compass and authenticity as my guiding light, I’m devoted to creating a space where partners can speak openly, feel understood, and rediscover one another.

Witnessing couples show up for their relationship continues to inspire me. Their honesty fuels my passion for this work, and their progress reaffirms my commitment to helping partners heal, reconnect, and grow together.

In every session, I pledge to listen deeply, hold each person with care, and offer tools that strengthen communication, trust, and emotional safety. Supporting couples isn’t just my profession, it is one of the greatest privileges of my life.”

- Colleen Marcoux, RCC, CCC

Credentials

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor, RCC, 23056 | BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor, CCC, 11246095 | Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), 21663 | Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

  • Master of Counselling, M.C.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level II

  • 4-Day Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy  | Vancouver Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

  • 50-Hour EMDRIA Approved EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Level 1 Training | EMDR Training Associates

  • Attachment-Focused EMDR Training | National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine

Therapeutic interventions and modalities I bring into my work:

colleen works with clients with a broad range of goals and concerns, including:

  • Premarital counselling, couples & marriage counselling

  • Improving communication & repairing relationships

  • Relationship health and intimacy, loneliness, and depression

  • Goal setting, purpose, life transitions, low mood, and burnout

  • Self-esteem, self-criticism, self-worth, and self-compassion

  • Divorce, separation, and co-parenting counselling

  • Career dissatisfaction, work-related pressures, work and life balance, personal development and growth, and general stress

  • Uncertainty in life, feeling unclear about future decisions, aging, and coping with changes in physical health

  • Intergenerational trauma, family-related stress, and parenting concerns

  • Non-conventional relationships, open relationship dynamics, and polyamory navigation

when I’m not in the office

married by marcoux

When I'm not in the counselling office, I have the joy of officiating weddings across Alberta and British Columbia. Whether it's an intimate ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Park or a meaningful gathering on a family farm, I love helping couples celebrate their commitment in a way that feels true to them. It is such a gift to witness love in all its forms, both inside and outside the therapy room.

  • We couldn’t have imagined a better person to marry us. Colleen made the whole ceremony feel so personal, relaxed, and us. There were a few happy tears and plenty of laughs which was exactly what we wanted. She found the perfect balance between heartfelt and funny, and it honestly felt like a close friend was marrying us.

    D&S

  • From the first call, we knew Colleen was the one. She's super warm and genuine. The ceremony was perfectly balanced with emotion and humour in the best way. So many of our guests said it was one of the best ceremonies they’ve seen!

    L&M

  • Our ceremony was everything we wanted. We were hoping for relaxed, personal, and full of laughs. Colleen made it all feel so natural and fun. She told our story perfectly and really set the tone for the rest of the day. Couldn’t recommend more!

    B&T

  • Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how personal and genuine it felt. Colleen brought so much warmth and calm to our day, we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better officiant

    J&D

  • We were so lucky to have Colleen as our wedding officiant. The ceremony felt totally true to who we are, and everyone loved it. It felt so natural and genuine, not at all like a “cookie cutter” ceremony. Highly recommend!

    A&H

Being Married by Marcoux isn’t just about saying “I do.”

It’s about creating a ceremony that captures your story: where you’ve been, who you are, and what you’re building together.

Whether you envision something lighthearted and modern or deeply sentimental and traditional, every moment is crafted with warmth, intention, and care.

Whether it’s just the two of you on a mountaintop or surrounded by your favourite people, my goal is for you to feel grounded, present, and completely yourselves as you share your vows and step into this new chapter together.

My approach is collaborative: we’ll craft a ceremony that honours your journey and celebrates the kind of marriage you want to build.

You bring the love story, I’ll bring the words that make it unforgettable.


If you feel like I might be a great fit,

“connection deepens when couples communicate openly, listen without judgement, and choose to understand each other every day.

Premarital counselling is a wonderful opportunity to set a strong foundation for your marriage. Let’s clarify expectations, enhance communication, and celebrate the love that brought you together.”

Colleen Marcoux

two hearts choosing each other,

today, tomorrow, & forever.

Married By Marcoux

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Marcoux & Co. counselling

Marriage and relationships are a journey, and even the strongest couples benefit from guidance, reflection, and intentional growth. Through premarital or couples counselling, I help partners explore their values, improve communication, and build a foundation for a lasting, connected relationship. Whether you’re preparing for marriage or simply want to strengthen your bond, counselling is an opportunity to slow down, understand each other more deeply, and step into your partnership with clarity and confidence.

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Designed for you

THE FINISHING TOUCHES


Perfect for engaged, newly married, or long-term couples who want to deepen connection, improve communication, and strengthen their foundation before (or after) saying “I do.”

In each session, we’ll explore your strengths as a couple, practice evidence-based communication tools, and create shared understanding around key topics like finances, family, intimacy, and long-term goals.
My approach draws on Gottman Method principles and Emotion-Focused Therapy techniques to help you feel heard, understood, and supported.

Sessions are 75 minutes in-length. Sessions are offered both virtually and in person in Vancouver, British Columbia.

With availability seven days a week, we can find a time that works perfectly for you.

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As a Married By Marcoux couple, enjoy exclusive pricing on all rentals to help bring your ceremony vision to life.

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