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I've lived most of my life in larger communities, so I would never claim to be an expert on rural living. But through my work as a counsellor, I've had the privilege of supporting clients from Northern, rural, and remote communities across Western Canada. I've also spent extended time in places like Pemberton and the Sunshine Coast, and over the years I've found myself increasingly drawn to smaller communities. What I hear repeatedly from clients, and what I've noticed myself

Life doesn't always unfold the way we planned. A relationship ends when you thought it would last forever. A health diagnosis changes everything in an instant. A career you've poured years of energy into suddenly disappears. Your child struggles, and despite your best efforts, you can't fix it for them. A loved one dies. A betrayal shatters your trust. Life takes a turn you never saw coming. At some point, most of us will face a chapter in life that feels unfair, overwhelming

Walk and talk counselling is exactly what it sounds like: therapy that happens while walking outdoors instead of sitting in a traditional office or meeting online. Personally, I love it! Sessions take place side-by-side in nature, allowing conversation to unfold more naturally while the body is gently moving. For many people, this simple shift can make counselling feel less intense, more grounded, and easier to engage in. At its core, walk and talk counselling combines three

When my husband and I first started dating over 23 years ago, one of the things I admired most about him was how calm and steady he was. He's an engineer by nature, thoughtful, logical, and an internal processor. I'm almost the complete opposite. I'm a verbal processor. Talking helps me organize my thoughts, understand my emotions, and feel connected. If something is bothering me, my instinct is usually to talk it through. Somewhere along the way, the very qualities that once

I love summer. For 20 years, I was a teacher, school counsellor, and a coach, and while the school year was extremely busy and demanding, summer gave me something incredibly valuable: a chance to reset. The slower pace, longer days, time outdoors, and fewer demands allowed my nervous system to recover and recharge. Most people don't get two months off each year, and I realize how fortunate I was in that regard. Now that I own my own counselling practice, I don't get summers o

For many people with ADHD, eating well is not simply about knowing what foods are healthy. The harder part is following through consistently when the brain is wired to prioritize speed, stimulation, convenience, and immediate reward. Many teens, university students, and adults with ADHD struggle with meal planning, grocery shopping, and maintaining consistent eating habits. Knowing what to eat is often not the problem. The challenge is finding foods that are easy enough to pr