Counselling

Suicidal Thoughts You may be surprised, but suicidal thoughts are not uncommon. These thoughts can be scary and overwhelming. Luckily there are a number of ways we can cope with suicidal thoughts and steps we can take to keep ourselves safe.  Many people are scared

Breathing exercises help us combat daily stress by calming our bodies. Fight or Flight While we have a natural “fight or flight” stress response that can be useful in certain stressful or dangerous situations, the influx of stress hormones can

Depression is a word we hear a lot.  “I’m depressed” “That’s depressing” “She is so depressed.”  But what does the word depression really mean and how is it different than sadness.

Asking for Time off Work to Attend a Counselling Session Self-care is an important component in keeping good health. We, as a society, often emphasize taking care of our physical health. We eat organic. We go to the gym. We call up our doctor when we’re feeling ill. But what about

What is your family’s recipe for success? What does it take to be a family? Have you ever had this discussion with your family? As families we sometimes get caught up in the day to day activities of being a family; running here, going there, registering for this and that. When do we stop and really…

A frequent question people ask about counselling in Guelph; when is it a good time to find a therapist for counselling? There are many reasons and situations in which people seek counselling, however, sometimes waiting until is not a good idea. It is never too late, just consider that the longer you wait, the longer…

Have you decided to seek counselling and are now wondering what happens in a counselling session? Are you unsure of what to expect at this first visit? Here are some tips of what to expect at your first visit.

Time is a precious commodity, we all would like more, but we only have what we’ve got. As children, we used to think that time was endless, that it was a long time for days to pass. In fact, we were easily bored and always felt we were waiting. As adults, we barely have enough…

With regular frequency, when I see a client for the first time, they tell me that they have considered counselling for a long time (even years) before finally making the first appointment. Often, this first appointment comes at the very last moment possible before making important life changing decisions or when it is almost too…

Most people consider therapy and counselling at one point in their lives. However, not many take the steps to get the help they need. One of the biggest fears people face when deciding to go to counselling is the fear of being judged by the counsellor.  After all, the therapist is still a person who…