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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

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

If you’ve ever felt like your mood, energy, or emotions completely shift in the week or two before your period, you’re not alone. For some people, these changes are more than just typical PMS. They can feel intense, overwhelming, and make everyday life a real challenge. This experience may be something called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD. What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder? PMDD is when normal hormonal changes in your menstrual cycle trigger strong emotional

Have you ever noticed how Halloween seems to bring both excitement and chaos; the costumes, the late nights, and of course, the candy? As a counsellor with a background in biology, I often think about what’s happening behind the scenes in our bodies during this sugar-filled season. While those mini chocolate bars and gummies bring a quick burst of joy, they also set off a complex chain of biological reactions that can influence our mood and even heighten feelings of anxiety o

Fall often arrives with a sudden rush after the long, slow days of summer. It can feel like switching gears overnight! Some days are so full it’s hard to keep up. Between work, school, social commitments, and life’s daily demands, it can feel like we barely have a moment to pause and breathe. Other days are quieter, when the world feels still, and that calm can sometimes feel a little isolating. Fall brings both energy and reflection, excitement and pause, and everyone experi

So, what's the deal with being triggered? Being "triggered" refers to experiencing a strong emotional reaction in response to a specific stimulus or event. The triggering ‘thing’ often doesn’t warrant the sometimes overwhelming response it gets; our response to a triggering event can seem disproportionate to the situation at hand. Our triggers are deeply personal—what sets us off might not affect someone else in the same way. This is because our triggers are shaped by our uni

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