When people find out I’m a counselling therapist, the first thing they often ask is, “Isn’t that… heavy?” And yes—it can be. You’re sitting with people’s pain, trauma, grief, and confusion. But for me, it’s also very rewarding. For those curious about psychology, this is my ode to a field I’m deeply passionate about and…
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Your family and friends might be a big part of your support system. They care about you, want the best for you, and are often the first people you turn to when life gets hard. But sometimes, even with all the love and good intentions in the world, they’re just not the right people to…
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Have you ever been confused by the terms counselling, psychotherapy, and therapy? As a Master’s-level therapist (Registered Counselling Therapist) who provides personal and career counselling, I am licensed with the NSCCT. Sometimes clients wonder what they bill under with insurance companies: is it psychotherapy, clinical counselling, counselling therapy or therapy?! Despite these regional differences and…
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Forest bathing is an emerging therapeutic intervention with 40 years of research behind it, proving our overwhelming need for time outside. What is Forest Bathing?Forest bathing is defined as “immersing oneself in nature by mindfully using all five senses.” Also known as Shinrin-Yoku in Japanese, forest bathing surfaced as a prevention and treatment technique in…
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