When Silence Is Seen as Strength In many cultural communities, especially collectivistic ones, strength is often measured by how much can be carried in silence. Emotional struggles are minimized, and conversations around mental health are often met with phrases like: “Just push through.” “Pray more.” “Stop being so sensitive.” Over time, this creates a […]
Whether you’re tasked with navigating intergenerational trauma, anxiety, grief, boundary setting challenges, or relationship issues, one approach to therapy stands out for its simplicity, warmth, and depth: Person-Centred Therapy. I often describe myself as having an eclectic approach to therapy. One of the things that has felt most natural to me is allowing the therapeutic […]
When you think about hiring a counsellor or psychotherapist, you probably think of someone with many years of experience, and you likely imagine a very high cost per session. This is typically what people expect when they seek out therapy – someone with a few years of experience under their belt, and a price to […]
When I first entered the therapy room as a student therapist, I felt nervous. I wondered if Iwould be enough. Like many students, I had learned theories, wanted to help, and had a lotof empathy. However, I quickly realized that no textbook could prepare me for the realexperiences in the therapy room. I thought I […]
Lately, as a therapist, I’ve encountered a common fear when speaking to people who are looking for a therapist. They hesitate to seek therapy because they are afraid it will lead to being medicated or being pressured toward medication for their mental health challenges. Have you ever worried about this? If you have, you aren’t […]
For many years, I was fortunate to have insurance coverage through an employer that made psychotherapy and counselling easily accessible. It was a true gift to be able to support myself without financial stress. A few years ago, that changed. I suddenly found myself without that coverage and facing the true cost of accessing care […]
It is important to feel confident in the therapist you choose, and to understand what factors may indicate they are qualified to practice and are practicing ethically. Based on my understanding of the ethics and standards of this profession (informed by the CRPO’s Standards of Practice), and my own clinical experience, psychotherapists should: The relationship […]
