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Trauma doesn’t always stay in the past. Sometimes an experience may have happened months or even years ago, yet your mind and body continue to react as though the danger is still present. You might understand logically that you’re safe now, but certain situations, memories, sounds, relationships, or emotions can bring those old feelings rushing back. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based approach that can help people process distres

Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of comfort in our lives—but they can also become a source of hurt, frustration, and loneliness. Many couples come to counselling feeling like they are having the same argument over and over again without ever really resolving it. Sometimes couples are dealing with emotional distance or ongoing communication problems. Other times, the relationship has experienced a significant rupture, such as infidelity or another breach of tru

Making a change in your relationship with alcohol or substances isn’t always as simple as deciding to stop. You may recognize that substance use is affecting your relationships, mental health, work, or other areas of your life while still feeling unsure about whether you’re ready to make a change. You might have tried to cut back before, only to find yourself returning to old patterns. That uncertainty is common. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, non-judgment

The teenage years can be challenging for both teens and their families. Between school pressures, friendships, changing relationships, identity, family stress and growing independence, it can sometimes be difficult to know what is a normal part of adolescence and when your teen might benefit from additional support. As a parent, you know your teen best. If you’ve noticed that they seem overwhelmed, withdrawn, unusually irritable or simply not quite themselves, counselling can