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You might have noticed recently that conflict seems to be everywhere. You can’t make it through a day, let alone a meal without conflict. This could include arguments or ruptures with your [...]

I often have clients step into therapy with significant trauma. The result is high anxiety, maybe depression, confusion, anger or resentment and almost always a somatic (physical) response to all [...]

I recall once hearing the phrase that the only way out is through. What do you feel as you read those words? I think it strikes me so deep because it’s true. And it’s hard. It can be [...]

I talk with clients often, about the dark stuff. Those moments, seasons, years that just seem bleak. At the very least, they’ve stolen much of my clients’ stories. Some days the [...]

You might have heard the word mindfulness being thrown around. In some ways it seems like a bit of a buzzword, similar to self-care. What actually is mindfulness, though? Does it do anything? Is [...]

You have probably noticed the weather changing as Fall has quickly come. The darker mornings and evenings are all part of this shift, but it’s still hard to feel like more of your day is [...]

You’ve noticed that your anxiety is on the rise. Maybe your thoughts are spinning more than usual. Or, your heart seems to skip a beat – or race – out of nowhere. Perhaps [...]

Whether you call it a discussion, debate, heated conversation or an argument, it’s very likely you’ve had hard conversations with your partner. Dealing with conflict in your [...]

When you book your first counselling appointment, you might be doing it proactively or as a result of some difficult or even traumatic experiences. Knowing what you can expect from your first [...]

You notice you’re struggling to say ‘no’ when friends, family members, co-workers, your partner or even when your kids need something. You wonder, how should boundaries leave you feeling? Should [...]