“John is a Good Guy.”

My career as a counsellor and trainer has taught me a lot. In fact, some of my greatest teachers have been the people I have… Read More

3 Tips For Working With Grief

When someone experiences a loss, their relationship with grief will understandably take precedence for a time. Read More

4 Effective Ways to Help Children Cope with Loss

Conversations about death, loss and grief are right up there with those awkward rites of passage for all parents like the “sex and drugs talk”. Read More

4 Things Sara Wants You to Know About Depression

Just because depression may look like someone is “wallowing in self-pity”, it doesn’t mean that they are not desperately trying to step out of the shadows. Read More

4 Ways to Engage Fathers in the Counselling Process

There are four guiding principles I use to shape my work to engage fathers in the counselling process. Read More

5 Tips for Connecting From a Distance

“I’m sick of being sick; sick of being tired; sick of being alone. I’m sick of COVID-19!” This is how a conversation with my recently… Read More

6 Ways to Talk About Grief and Loss With Your Clients

Understanding the value of grief and loss, and helping others explore the meaning and impact of their losses can play a huge role in how a person grieves. Read More

A Conversation with Grief

In my work as a counsellor, I am often asked about strategies to move past the grief.  Grief is uncomfortable and painful and takes time… Read More

Anticipating Loss

Sorrows are our best educators.  A person can see further through a tear than a telescope.-Lord Byron Reflecting on loss and grief… Read More

Counselling and the Art of Asking Good Questions

Curiosity is a cornerstone of counselling and good questions are at the heart of it. But, good questions do not happen by accident in the counselling room. Read More

How Do You Look After Yourself?

Awhile back, a new client asked me an important question (a question I encourage all people to ask their counsellors): “How do you look after… Read More

How to Engage Dads in the Counselling Process

“Anyone can be a father (well, almost anyone). It can be as simple as having a bit of fun on a Friday night because being… Read More