If you take a moment to think about it, most of your day-to-day life is created through habits and routines. You wake up, go to the washroom, shower, have breakfast, get ready for work, come home, make dinner, watch tv, go to sleep, and start your routine over again the next day. Majority of the day your brain functions on ‘autopilot,’ making it difficult to break away from the habits and routines your brain becomes so familiar with. However, it’s not impossible to change your habits and this blog post will give you some helpful tips on how to do so. 

Christian Counselling is a form of counselling that incorporates Christian practices and beliefs with common counselling techniques, such as psychotherapy or cognitive behavioural therapy. Similarly to non-Christian counselling, Christian counselling helps you explore everyday life and mental health concerns through the support of a trained therapist. This blog post will outline what Christian counselling is, what you can expect with this type of counselling, and the benefits of Christian counselling for individuals and couples.

I was in a 6am Hot Yoga class, lying in child’s pose, and crying. The realization came through loud and clear “I need to quit my job”. If this story sounds familiar, keep reading to learn about the common causes of burnout and signs to look out for, myths about burnout, and effective ways to cope through burnout and prevent it in the future.

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or still trying to find that special person, dating in general can be exhausting. Trying to keep it fresh and do something you’ll both enjoy, and not blow the bank - we get it, it’s stressful. If you live in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and beyond here is our list of therapist recommended date spots, and some expert insight on why dating is important even for long term partners.

When most people make new year’s resolutions they focus on things like advancing their career, improving their health and fitness, or taking a big trip. But what about the thing that’s most likely to actually improve your happiness and quality of life - relationships. Being intentional about how you show up in your relationships is your therapist prescribed task for 2024, and here are 4 resolutions you can make to improve the quality of your relationships and improve your life.

I sometimes have clients contact me wanting to do both individual and couples work, or not sure which one they might want. With so many therapists and types of therapy available it can be hard to know what’s best, and making a decision through the fog of conflict or sadness is even harder.

Anxiety can often cast a shadow over your life, affecting not only your individual well-being but also your relationships with partners, family, and friends. In this blog post, I’ll share three ways in which anxiety impacts relationships and discuss how therapy can provide valuable tools and support to navigate these challenges.

I’ve had many people say to me “I don’t even know what a healthy relationship looks like”. If you were to ask your friends and family you’ll probably get a lot of different answers. A lot of people will say things like trust and communication. Others will tell you that you have to have the same interests or values. But who is right? And what do those things even mean?