What Actually Makes Counselling Work? If you’ve ever thought about starting counselling (or you’re already in it), you might wonder: What really makes this helpful? Is it the advice? The tools? The strategies? Those things can matter but honestly, one of the most important parts of counselling is something much more simple and human: The […]
Protecting Teen Sleep: Why Phones Matter at Night One of the first things I ask teens and families about is sleep. If a teen is not sleeping well, that is often where we need to start. Sleep plays a vital role in brain development, emotional regulation, mental health, learning, and overall wellbeing. Teens (ages 13–18) […]
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in supporting preschool and school-aged children across a variety of communication needs. My approach is collaborative, family-centered, and focused on creating meaningful, functional outcomes that extend beyond the therapy setting. I have a strong interest in parent education, coaching, and empowering caregivers with practical strategies they can confidently implement at […]
Brett is a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, and families across a variety of clinical and community settings. She works alongside clients to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, and emotional regulation, while building practical skills that support long-term well-being and resilience. Areas […]
Navigating ADHD in Men The experience of living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder changes significantly from childhood into adulthood. Many families wonder whether ADHD is something a person will “grow out of,” or whether the development of executive functioning skills in adolescence and early adulthood reduces the need for support over time. Research consistently shows that while […]
Advance Care Planning: April 16 is Advance Care Planning day in Canada. Advance Care Planning is the process of making a Health Care Directive and Appointing a Proxy. This is something we often think is for older people or when we become chronically or terminally ill; however, no one really knows when we may need […]
10 Mindful Eating Strategies for ADHD Impulsive eating is a common challenge for people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Often ADHD medications can suppress your appetite, but when the medicine begins to wear off, binge eating or impulsive eating can become an issue. Here are some simple strategies you can implement to help balance the impact […]
Mindfulness Works (If You Work At It!) In the clinical world, mindfulness is frequently recommended for its minimal side effects and its proven ability to lower levels of depression, anxiety, and general stress. However, the suggestion of mindfulness is often perceived as time consuming, boring, or downright impossible. If the idea of ‘being mindful’ feels […]
From Survival Mode to Safety: How the Nervous System Holds Stress and Trauma For a long time, I did not realize I was living in survival mode. It just felt normal to me. After long periods of stress and uncertainty, my body learned to stay slightly tense and prepared for the next problem; it was […]
When the Past is “Present” in a Couple Relationship Couples often seek therapy when communication feels strained, conflict escalates quickly, or a sense of disconnection has settled into the relationship. While these challenges may show up in the present, their roots are often shaped much earlier. One influential factor can be family-of-origin attachment experiences, which […]
Special Interests Children & adolescents experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, stress related to life transitions or medical experiences, and neurodiversity (including ADHD, sensory processing differences, and learning differences) Women’s health, including prenatal and postpartum mental health, high-risk pregnancies, caregiver burnout, and emotional overwhelm Healthcare workers and caregivers experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral distress Parents […]
‘Tis the season… to ride the waves? When I was nine years old, my father passed away in a sudden, tragic way on Boxing Day, December 26th. I went to bed at the end of Christmas Day happy with a full belly of treats, and woke up the next morning to a life that had […]