If you’ve ever felt like one part of you wants to move forward while another part feels scared, overwhelmed, or stuck — you are not alone. Many people experience internal conflict: One part wants connection, while another pulls away. One part feels confident, while another feels deeply insecure. One part wants rest, while another pushes to keep going. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps us understand these different “parts” of ourselves with compassion rather than jud

If you’ve been exploring therapy options for trauma, anxiety, or difficult life experiences, you may have come across the term EMDR therapy. For many people, EMDR can sound a little confusing or even intimidating at first — especially when they hear about eye movements or bilateral stimulation. The good news is that EMDR is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy approach that has helped many people process painful experiences and feel less emotionally stuck. Whether you ar

Written By: Olivia Smith, CCC, N.D, Registered Psychotherapist (Q) Many people believe therapy is something you turn to only when things are falling apart — when you’re in crisis, overwhelmed, or at a breaking point. While therapy can be incredibly supportive during difficult seasons, it’s not reserved for emergencies alone. In reality, therapy is for everyone. You don’t need a diagnosis, a major life event, or a specific “problem” to justify seeking support. Therapy can simp

A Therapist’s Perspective in Newfoundland January often brings a mix of reflection and hope. As a new year begins, many of us naturally look back on the emotional highs and lows of the year before. Some people feel relieved to leave the past year behind, while others grieve parts of it. In the first few weeks of January, many individuals begin asking deeper questions in therapy: What am I doing with my life? Why do I feel stuck? What actually matters to me? If you’re feeling

No matter what you’re celebrating, December tends to be one of the busiest months of the year. As a therapist, it’s also one of my busiest seasons. I often hear people share how overwhelmed they feel:“I have too much to do and not enough time,” “I overbooked myself,” “I’m exhausted,” “I don’t even know where to start.” If you can relate, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I created TheHoliday Calendar—a simple tool to help you organize what needs to get done, pace yourself,

Believe it or not, gratitude is like magic. It has been proven to do so many amazing things such as improve mental and physical health, enhance relationships, foster resiliency and actually make you a happier person. The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness. In some ways it encompasses all of these meanings. Gratitude is the thankful appreciation for what a person receives in their life, tangible or intangible.

We all have the image of what we think couples counselling is and who it’s for. It’s obviously for the couple who’s marriage is going down the tubes, who fight all the time, or worse don’t even speak to each other. This is a more classic view of couples counselling. Each couple is so unique and has so many layers together and as individuals that couples counselling is and can be so much more! As a therapist and a couples counsellor I want to say that it’s for everyone. I pers

Since the pandemic we have heard all about the importance of mental health and mental health support. What once was a very stigmatized is now trending and a highly discussed. As someone who is biased (I am a therapist) taking care of your mental health and well-being is one of the best thing you can do! Even though we are moving away from the stigma that surrounds mental health and mental health care I still hear a lot of misconceptions. Here are the top 5 that I hear regular

When choosing a mental health professional there are a lot of different things they can be called. But how do you know what they mean? And how do you choose? I have complied some of the most common titles that I see and that can be confusing to help you navigate what type of professional you want to hire as your therapist. Counsellor This is the most common title for talk therapy services. It is an umbrella term that refers to anyone in the field who fills the therapeutic rol