• Why Pay a Counsellor to do what A Friend Should Do for Free?

    Last night, I was re-watching an episode of Ted Lasso (my favourite) and I had to pause for thought. Two characters were talking about whether they’ve been to therapy, and one says to the other “Why would I pay someone to do what a friend should do for free?” This question intrigued me, and I…

  • Feeling anxious about starting counselling? Let’s unpack that…

    Beginning your counselling journey is a huge step. It can be intimidating to consider opening up to a complete stranger, especially if the issue you’re bringing to the session is something that feels painful or embarrassing. Maybe your anxiety springs from the thought of confronting an issue that you’ve been carrying around for a long…

  • Counselling to enhance emotional intelligence

    Emotions are tricky little things. They bubble up, unbidden and involuntary, and can lead us to do some pretty wild things. We’ve all been in a situation where we suddenly feel a rush of emotion that takes us from zero to eleven in a matter of seconds. We all know what it can feel like…

  • The Value of Connection

    Connection is one of the most fundamental human needs. We need it to feel safe, secure, happy and fulfilled. In order to feel connected with others, we need more than simply being around other people. It’s not enough to share a space with others: to sit next to someone on the bus, to be in…

  • 5 ways to prioritize rest

    When Monday morning rolls around, it’s only a matter of time before I hear someone say “I completely wasted my weekend! I had so many things that I should have done, but I spent the whole weekend watching Netflix and napping!” When I hear this, I want to say to them, “You didn’t waste your…

  • Why is it so hard to be kind to ourselves?

    We’ve all heard the phrase, “Everyone you know is fighting a battle you know nothing about, be kind, always” and many of us put this into practice every day. You might find it easy to give a gentle smile to each person you pass on your morning walk, be patient with the barista who is…

  • Grief Counselling isn’t only for the bereaved

    Most of us link the word “grief” with “bereavement”. Although grief is definitely present when someone close to us dies, it’s not the only time that this big emotion will pop up in our lives. “Grief” refers to the feelings of sorrow, sadness and mourning that are brought on by a loss. This loss doesn’t…

  • Counselling for low self-esteem

    Self-esteem struggles are one of the most common reasons that folks reach out to a counsellor for support. Whether you’re aware that low-self esteem is dragging you down, or if low self-worth is underpinning bigger problems in your life, talking to a counsellor can be an important step in improving the way you see yourself.…

  • Let’s talk about bisexual erasure

    Bisexual erasure is a tricky subject to talk about. For starters, it’s a concept that most people have likely never heard of. It’s an idea that can be easily dismissed by those who aren’t impacted by it, but for those who are it can be distressing and isolating. It also touches on some ideas or beliefs that can…

  • can a counsellor help me to make a decision?

    Decision-making is one of the most universal challenges that we all grapple with. Some people find it easy to be decisive, quickly arriving at their choice with barely a backward glance. But for most of us, figuring out how to proceed when faced with a decision can be a real struggle.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed and uncertain…