Adult child experiencing anxiety and emotional exhaustion during family conflict with emotionally immature parents.

Recovering After Family Time When You Have Emotionally Immature Parents

If family gatherings leave you feeling emotionally exhausted or questioning yourself, you’re not alone. This blog explores what it’s like to be an adult child of emotionally immature parents and how to recover after family time.

Catharsis Psychology and Psychotherapy

Jan 14 min read

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Financial Stress, Cost of Living, and Mental Health: Why So Many People Are Struggling Right Now

Financial stress has become a reality for many people, especially after the holidays. With the rising cost of living, job uncertainty, and money anxiety, it’s no surprise mental health is being impacted. This post explores why financial stress feels so overwhelming right now and how therapy can help.

Catharsis Psychology and Psychotherapy

Jan 14 min read

Person experiencing low mood and lack of motivation during winter, reflecting feelings of anxiety and January depression.

Why You Might Be Feeling the January Blues, And How Therapy Can Help

January can feel heavy, isolating, and emotionally draining. If you’re experiencing low mood, tiredness, depression, anxiety, or a lack of motivation after the holidays, you’re not alone. Learn why the January blues happen and how therapy can help you move forward with compassion and support.

Catharsis Psychology and Psychotherapy

Jan 13 min read

When Stress Feels “Unfounded”: Why You Might Be Struggling, And How Therapy Helps

If everything in your life looks fine but you still don’t feel okay, you’re not alone. This blog explores the hidden stress that builds up beneath the surface.

Catharsis Psychology and Psychotherapy

Dec 2, 20254 min read

The scene represents difficulty resting and burnout recovery, a common mental health concern addressed in therapy in Ontario.

Why It’s So Hard to Rest When You’re Burnt Out

Rest sounds simple. You put your phone down. Take a break. Slow down. Easy, right? Except when you’re burnt out, rest often feels impossible, even (and especially!) when you desperately need it. Many people who reach out for therapy in Ottawa or online counselling across Ontario say things like: “I finally have time off but I can’t sit still.”“I’m exhausted but I feel guilty resting.”“I know I need a break, but my brain won’t let me stop.” If that sounds familiar, you’re no

Catharsis Psychology and Psychotherapy

Nov 21, 20252 min read

A tired man sitting at his desk, leaning on his hand while looking at his laptop, illustrating fatigue, burnout, or feeling mentally drained.

Why You Still Feel ‘Off’ Even When Life Is Going Well

It’s something we hear often in therapy: Life is technically “good,” nothing dramatic is happening, and yet… you still feel off. If you’ve been Googling things like “why do I feel depressed (or anxious) for no reason” and looking for mental health support in Ontario, you’re absolutely not alone. Many people reach out to our Ottawa therapy team with this exact experience: everything is fine on the outside, but internally something feels unsettled. So let’s talk about why this

Catharsis Psychology and Psychotherapy

Nov 20, 20252 min read

ADHD in Adults: Understanding What It Is and What It Isn’t!

ADHD in adults is a real neurodevelopmental condition, not a trend. Learn what ADHD is and isn’t, how it affects daily life, and how an assessment can help you understand yourself with compassion. We offer virtual and in-person ADHD assessments in Ottawa and across Ontario.

Catharsis Psychology and Psychotherapy

Oct 19, 20255 min read