For many helpers – Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike – this work also involves unlearning.

Awhile back, a new client asked me an important question (a question I encourage all people to ask their counsellors):...

The importance of therapeutic rapport is commonly understood to be a cornerstone of successful helping relationships. And when counselling immigrant...

“Anyone can be a father (well, almost anyone). It can be as simple as having a bit of fun on...

It is estimated that one in five adults will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime.

While triggers are powerful influences on behaviours, creating a drift from reality, symbols of safety, strength, and calm can anchor oneself within these qualities.

On the day of writing this blog about vicarious trauma, in a sad twist of irony, I found out a dear friend passed away.

For many counsellors, the use of technology has continued to be central to how we do our counselling work. Because...

Anti-racism in counselling is an ongoing commitment that requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and active engagement in social justice efforts.

As a therapist whose core work is with suicidal ideation, I believe there is hope when we truly understand suicide and are able to talk about it with our clients.

One of the most challenging combinations is between complex trauma and BPD. For many clients, they are so intertwined that pulling them apart is no easy task.

While rumination isn’t its own diagnosis, it is unique in that it can be a symptom of both depression and anxiety.