Separation & Co-Parenting Counsellor
Collaborative Divorce Clinician
Parenting Coordinator
Client Centered. Solution Oriented.
AJ Petterson & Associates Inc. provides professional counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families in and around Vancouver.
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Divorce & Co-Parenting Specialist
Psychotherapist | Parenting Coordinator | Collaborative Divorce Professional
Abby Petterson, MA Psych, RP, RCC
Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001834)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC #2344)
Abby has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families navigating separation, divorce, and co-parenting. Her practice focuses on co-parenting counselling, parenting coordination, collaborative divorce, high-conflict separation and divorce, and blended family dynamics.
Abby is a member of the BC Roster of Collaboartive Professionas, the BC Roster of Parenting Coordinators Roster, Collaborative Professionals of Canada, Collaborative Divorce Vancouver, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Practice Areas
Divorce Specialist
Separation and divorce are often among life’s most stressful experiences. They can also be a time of healing, increased self-awareness, and an opportunity to move through uncertainty toward new possibilities for the future.
Abby works with individuals, parents, and families navigating the emotional and practical challenges of separation and divorce. Her training and experience include collaborative divorce, marriage and family therapy, family mediation, high-conflict family dynamics, child development, post-divorce adjustment, parenting plan development, and parenting coordination.
She has particular experience supporting families navigating complex co-parenting relationships and high-conflict dynamics.
Her approach focuses on helping clients manage conflict, make thoughtful decisions, and move forward in ways that support their well-being while keeping the best interests of children at the centre of the process.
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Counselling and psychotherapy offer a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and gain insight into personal challenges. These services improve mental health, enhance relationships, and foster personal growth, contributing to overall well-being and life satisfaction.
Abby Petterson provides professional, confidential, and non-judgmental support for individuals, couples, and families.
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Collaborative Divorce is a client-centered process for resolving separation and divorce issues without court involvement. Clients collaborate with a team of professionals, including specially trained family lawyers, financial advisors, and mental health experts (divorce coaches and child specialists). Each professional contributes specialized knowledge to address various aspects of the divorce.
Respectful communication and cooperation are encouraged, helping to maintain a civil relationship between the parties. This process is especially beneficial for couples with children, as it promotes a cooperative co-parenting relationship.
Abby Petterson is an experienced Collaborative Divorce Coach and Child Specialist who also provides Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce training.
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Divorce Coaches and Co-Parenting Counsellors are licensed mental health practitioners with specialized training and expertise in high-conflict dynamics, family systems, intimate partner violence, family mediation, and child development. Their roles are crucial in helping families navigate the challenges of separation, divorce, and post-divorce life.
Abby assists in managing stress, improving communication, and developing parenting plans. Depending on the needs and dynamics of the situation, she can provide support to families as either a single divorce coach/co-parenting counsellor or by working with one party when two divorce coaches/co-parenting counsellors are involved.
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A Child Specialist involved in the divorce process focuses on the well-being and emotional health of the children.
Abby Petterson is an experienced Child Specialist who prioritizes the needs and perspectives of children during separation and divorce. She provides strategies for effective co-parenting and minimizing disputes that could negatively impact the children. She has worked with children of all ages to create a safe environment for them to express their needs and navigate the changes in their family.
Services Offered
Collaborative Divorce Coaching/Child Specialist
Abby works as both a Collaborative Divorce Coach and Child Specialist. She aids parties in fostering a more harmonious co-parenting relationship by facilitating communication, managing conflicts, and developing tailored parenting plans.
Co-Parenting Counselling
As a co-parenting counsellor, Abby has specialized skills and expertise in mediating and resolving conflicts between parents to foster a more cooperative co-parenting relationship. She also assists in creating comprehensive parenting plans tailored to the unique needs of each family.
Individual, Couple & Family Counselling/Psychotherapy
Abby offers counselling and psychotherapy for a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship conflict, parenting challenges and life transitions. She provides a professional, confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental environment for exploring concerns and treatment goals.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Abby tailors treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorders for each individual. Her approach includes cognitive behavioural and interpersonal therapy, nutritional and/or body image counselling. If medication or hospitalization is necessary, Abby will work collaboratively with other professionals in the community to best assist in creating a comprehensive plan for recovery.
Contact Us
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