Counselling

We hear a version of this a lot: “I read about post-traumatic stress disorder online, and it sort of fit, but not really.” Nothing terrible happened on one particular day….

When couples call us, it’s rarely because the love is gone. More often it’s the dishwasher argument, round forty. Or the house goes tense the minute both cars pull into…

Sometime in early November, most of us in Ontario walk out of work at 5 p.m. and realize it’s already pitch dark. Some people shrug it off. Others feel something…

Does your child chat happily at home but go completely silent at school, at a birthday party, or with relatives? Many parents first hear the words “just shy” from teachers…

Do you long for closeness but feel panicked when someone gets too close? Do you find yourself pulling a partner in, then pushing them away, without fully understanding why? These…

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, small, or unsure of what really happened? This kind of harm can be hard to name because it rarely leaves…

Many Canadians reach out to a psychotherapist or counsellor only to discover mid-booking that they’re unsure what their plan actually covers — or whether their provider is even eligible. Understanding…

Have you ever come across the terms MSW and RSW and wondered what they actually mean? You may see them when reading about social workers, looking for counselling services, or…

Is one therapy better than the other — or does it simply depend on what you’re going through? When it comes to cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy, the difference…

Have you ever experienced feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from your partner, even though you’re still going through your usual routine together? A functional freeze can make you feel stuck,…