Practice information:

Mary Clare Bovard, BScOT, Master of Counselling, RCC, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a private practice in North Vancouver.  She welcomes individuals who are facing concerns that are impacting their daily lives such as increased stress, decreased mood, negative thinking, low self esteem, decreased feelings of purpose and meaning, life transitions such as retirement and career changes, caregiver stress, aging, illness, and grief and loss.

In a caring and respectful environment, she uses a practical and goal oriented approach to support her clients moving forward.  While working with Mary Clare, clients will gain a better understanding and awareness of the concerns and challenges they are experiencing and how changes can be made.  She provides clients with the opportunity to discover their own inner strengths and resources and supports them in developing specific techniques and coping skills to better manage their concerns. 

Along with her first career as an Occupational Therapist, in hospital and community mental health settings, she has been married for over 30 years and is the mother of 3 adult children.  Her graduate research focused on caregiver stress of aging parents. She has a lifelong interest in the mind body connection and the impact this has on ones's sense of self and well being especially with respect to self care, self compassion and resiliency.  As a result of her own experience and training, she brings a warm, practical and empathetic presence to her counselling.

Mary Clare believes that every person and situation is unique. Using a personalized and client centered approach, she will help you discover and embrace practical and applicable skills and resources that will assist you in moving forward to living a more contented and fulfilling life.

To book an appointment or to learn more please contact Mary Clare.