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

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

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.

Comment la thérapie peut vous aider à comprendre vos émotions (et pas seulement à les gérer) English/Anglais: A lot of people come to...

L’anxiété n’est pas toujours évidente : les façons subtiles dont elle se manifeste English/Anglais: When we think of anxiety, we often...

Comment les traumatismes passés peuvent encore vous affecter aujourd’hui (même sans que vous vous en rendiez compte) English/Anglais:...

Surcharge émotionnelle : ce que c’est et comment y faire face English/Anglais: Some days, everything just feels like too much. The...

Parlons de la thérapie pour les communautés BIPOC et LGBTQ+ English/Anglais: Therapy should be a space where you feel seen, safe, and...

Qu’est-ce que ça veut dire « tenir l’espace » (et pourquoi c’est important) English/Anglais: You’ve probably heard the phrase “holding...

Le burnout n’est pas seulement lié au travail : les multiples visages de l’épuisement émotionnel English/Anglais: When we hear the word...

Comment savoir s’il est temps de commencer une thérapie English/Anglais: There’s no perfect moment to start therapy. But there are signs...

Pourquoi la guérison n’est pas linéaire (et pourquoi c’est normal) English/Anglais: Healing is rarely a straight path, and yet so many of...

À quoi ressemble vraiment une thérapie (et à quoi elle ne ressemble pas) English/Anglais: When you picture therapy, what comes to mind?...