Therapy as a Shared Journey: What Clients, Community, and the Work Have Taught Me

When people talk about therapy, it is often described as a journey for the client. And that is true. But what is talked about less is how much therapy is also a journey for the therapist. The learning does not move in only one direction. Over time, I have come to understand that some of […]
Why Taking Care of Your Mental Health Isn’t Selfish — It’s a Generational Shift

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 […]
Holding Space and Breaking Barriers: A Therapeutic Journey with Person-Centred and CBT Approaches

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 […]
The Journey of Student Therapists: Qualifying to Make a Difference

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 […]