Hi, I’m Laurie Joy, a Counsellor, Behaviour Consultant, and Emotional Regulation Coach based in Vancouver, BC.

 

I’ve spent over 20 years working with children, youth, and families across the globe. My work is grounded in emotional intelligence, brain-based behavioural support, and the belief that kids don’t need to be fixed,  they need to be understood, supported, and guided by emotionally sturdy adults.

 

My education is in Early Childhood Development and Professional Counselling. I have worked in both Montessori and traditional preschool settings, supported youth in group homes, and trained as an IMTI Autism-informed Play Therapy practitioner. I’ve coached families in-person and virtually, and created Joy in the Home in 2014 as a way to help families rewrite old parenting patterns and raise kids who are emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and resilient.

 

Alongside my direct work with families, I’ve also shared my approach through TEDx, international conferences, and parent and educator workshops, offering tools that are evidence-based, accessible, and grounded in real-life challenges.

 

I was that emotionally intense kid, deeply expressive, often misunderstood. That experience shaped me. And while I didn’t expect the amount of unlearning I’d have to do as an adult, around control, emotional suppression, and the “I’m the adult, you’re the child” mindset, doing that work changed everything. I now help others do the same.

 

I believe in meeting kids where they’re at — but not staying there. Resilience is built by moving through discomfort, not avoiding it. With the steady presence of a calm, attuned adult, even the most challenging moments can become growth opportunities. My role is to help you show up for those moments, not perfectly, but intentionally.

 

Whether I’m working one-on-one with a child, supporting a parent, or coaching both, I bring a balance of warmth, honesty, structure, and humour. If you're ready to make a change in your parenting or support your child in building emotional skills, I’m here for it.

 

And if you’re looking for support for your child? Even better. That’s where I do my best work.

 

Warmly, 
Laurie Joy