Anxiety - Overwhelming worries don’t have to run your life. We have some ideas on how to bring ease back into your days.

Caregiver Burnout - Doing the heavy-lifting of caring for a loved one with extra-needs requires time, committment and compassion; which means you often come last on the list of priorities. Therapy offers you the opportunity to focus on your own needs so you can continue the loving obligation of caregiving.

Parenting a Special Needs Child - Whether your child has physical, cognitive or mental health challenges, being their parent is as unique as they are. The pressure to continuously advocate and caretake for your child might mean you look fine on the outside, but you’re all tangled inside. A counsellor wants to hear all about that side of things. Therapy can be a safe place to ask for help and receive compassion and a non-judgemental ear.

Coping with a New Diagnsis - short-term or long-term, chronic or life-limiting, a new diagnosis means your “normal” is changing. Sometimes radically. Whether the diagnosis is for you or a loved one, the transition can be painful and confusing with lots of big feelings attached. A therapist can offer new ways of thinking about this information and invite a pathway forward that reduces overwhelm and increases your circle of care.

Pandemic Reentry - We are only now beginning to understand how the years of the Covid-19 Pandemic have affected our lives. Talking it through with a counsellor can help you to sort out how you’ve changed and how the world around you has changed too.

Depression - You’ve been feeling deep and persistent sadness and feelings of hopelessness, and want to feel more like yourself again.

Heart break - When an important relationship has ended a counsellor can help you understand the ending and be more at peace with the closure of this chapter.

Work related/career - You might be having issues with coworkers or bosses, or considering a change of career or retraining for something new. A counsellor can help you untangle some of the worries and fears around all of this.

Grief and loss - There are many types of loss, and many reasons for grief. Sometimes we just need someone to help us figure it all out.

Life transitions - Whether you’re a new parent, newly graduated, newly retired or perhaps your kids are leaving home; moving from one life stage to another brings with it all kinds of adjustments. A counsellor can offer you a new perspective and ideas on how to ease into the change.

Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness - Living with chronic pain and chronic illness can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Many people don’t understand the decision making process required to simply get through the day. A counsellor can be a safe person to talk it all through and find new ways to approach the reality of life with a chronic condition.

Climate Change/ Living in an Uncertain World - Sometimes global issues can feel too heavy to carry alone. If you’re being affected by the news of the day, whether it’s the pandemic, war in Ukraine, the Climage Crisis, colonization and the aftermath of Residential Schools, or any other global issue, a counsellor can be a non-judgmental witness to the pain of watching it all unfold in real time. We’ll also have ideas on how you can care for yourself while caring for others and the planet.

Spirituality - Spirituality is not a topic we discuss much in our daily lives. If you’re questioning your faith or if you’re moving into a new phase of your spiritual life, a counsellor can be a great resource and a listening ear.

Activist Burnout - If you spend a lot of time thinking about and acting on behalf of the planet or oppressed peoples, the weight of that work and the slow pace of change can be exhausting. The gentle ear and tender heart of a counsellor can be incredibly helpful. Together you can figure out healthy ways to look after yourself so you can continue doing the work that is meaningful to you.

Coping Skills - Sometimes what we need are doable skills and the tools to help us get through the day. Counsellors are equipped with a tool shed’s worth of ideas.

Separation and Divorce - You might feel relief, fear, anger, sadness or any other combination of emotions when divorce and separation are on the table. A counsellor can help you sort it all out.

Family of Origin - What happened to us in our early lives often drives how we feel, act and react to situations in the present. A counsellor can help you to better understand and rethink your early years to help bring a sense of peace and new ways of thinking about your growing up years.

Peer Relationships - Maybe you’ve noticed your friendships and other types of relationships have been difficult over your lifetime. We can find ways to understand the pattern and find a new one.

LGBTQ2S+ - Being a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community comes with its unique challenges. We’re here to listen, offer support and be part of a new ways of understanding yourself and the world.

Romantic Relationships - Feeling a little overwhelmed or confused by what’s going on in your romantic relationship? We can help you understand old patterns that no longer serve you and give you a way to look at things differently or from a new perspective.

Burnout - Burnout can look like fatigue, frustration, physical pain, anger, persistent worry and hopelessness. We’ve got some ideas on how to help you manage it in a way that can help bring you some relief and a return to yourself.

Stress - Life is hard, stress is inevitable. When stress feels overwhelming, reaching out for help can bring you some relief.

and more - just ask!