Ready, Set, Grow

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10 Years of Fulltime Psychotherapy and Counselling

It’s hard to believe that January 1, 2026 marked 10 years in fulltime private practice for me, and this spring I will celebrate 26 years as a master’s-level psychotherapist. A lot has changed over the years, and I am grateful for the trust bestowed upon me by clients. In the therapy room clients teach me … Read more

I Don’t Trust My Psychotherapist – Now What?

So! You made the big decision to reach out and book an appointment with a psychotherapist (or personal counsellor). Good for you! After several appointments though, something isn’t right. It’s important to acknowledge intuitive feelings. For treatment to work, trust is essential. If you can’t trust your counsellor, therapy will be difficult, if not impossible. … Read more

Remember Dear Abby?

As a teenager, the Dear Abby column in the newspaper was the go-to source for life and relationship advice. Sometimes I would agree with the advice given, sometimes disagree, and sometimes I would be astounded! Fast forward to the 21st century and my profession as a Registered Psychotherapist. While I can’t share specific questions that … Read more

Honouring Nurses

It’s National Nurses Week, celebrating the contributions of nurses around the globe. This year’s theme is “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health”, highlighting the impact nurses have on healthcare, innovation, and patient care. Know something more about National Nurses Week. Being a nurse isn’t all sugar and spice and everything nice. Remember COVID-19? Nurses … Read more

Craziness South of the Border

Is the political climate in the U.S. causing you anxiety? Are you worried about tariffs, trade wars, or annexation? Do you worry about how far your dollar will go for groceries or other necessities? No matter what your political affiliation, the instability south of the border is causing worry and anxiety for many. As Canadians, … Read more