Hope for a better future keeps us believing that the pandemic is coming to an end – but emotionally it’s tough to move past the negativity that Covid has brought when restrictions are still making us feel stuck. A taste of freedom, thanks to the warm weather and sunshine in the summer months helped us […]

Discussing affairs is considered “taboo” in our society – but even more taboo is when a woman is the one with a wandering eye. When a woman has an affair, society tends to view her as promiscuous, selfish, cold and as being a bad mother. I have met many women who feel shame after having […]

With a lack of affordable childcare, many of our clients are struggling to combat their busy lives and spend time with their loved ones. Getting creative in about finding ways to connect with partners when the house is full and busy can be a challenge.  It’s important for couples to find the time and space […]

Gone are the days where the male breadwinner would take off for work and return home to a clean house with dinner on the table. In today’s modern household, male/female roles rarely exist – it’s turned into family roles.  Even though there is a blurred line between what is and isn’t considered “women’s work”, in […]

Taking time alone is a very important form of self-care.  Over the pandemic, we provided effective counselling to many of our clients virtually.  Many people are reaching out to therapists to get the support they need to nurture their mental health and relationships.    With busy lives and schedules, many clients find it convenient to […]

Managing depression is hard.  While we are connected more than ever, we are isolated as a society which is increasing feelings of loneliness and depression.   There is a difference between being depressed and feeling “stuck.” If “bad moods” are continuing and not shifting, or if you’re noticing you’re isolating yourself even further from your loved […]

“If You Think You’re Enlightened, Go Back Home for Christmas” – Ram Dass   Even if your 40 years old and living as the best version of yourself, reuniting with your family over the holidays may just have you retracting into your eight-year-old self. The thing is, our families specialize in bringing out our deepest […]

Being a parent is enjoyable, stressful, joyful, overwhelming, and consuming. Born with your child is the regular concern with their safety, worrying about if their doing everything right or worrying about doing everything wrong. Some parents try so hard to be nothing like their own parents, so that their own children never experience the childhood […]

Sex and physical intimacy is an important part of a relationship.  When it is not there, it can greatly impact the bond between a couple.  A major relationship issue that we see is related to sex.  When clients start therapy for sexual related issues, we need to determine whether it is related to issues in […]

Letting go of your partner can be the most difficult thing you may have to face. Them wanting to leave is heartbreaking and rejecting.  You may find yourself pleading for them to stay, bargaining with them, making all kinds of promises. When doing this…consider your reasons.  Do you understand why they want to leave? When your partner […]