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There’s a common belief that couples counselling is a last resort—something you turn to only when things feel broken beyond repair. But in reality, many couples begin counselling not because they’re failing, but because they care deeply about their relationship and want things to feel better. If you’ve been wondering whether it might be time to reach out for support, you’re not alone. Here are some gentle signs that couples counselling could help. 1. You’re having the same ar

By Olga Barrows, MA, CCC January 2026 Anxiety has become a part of our daily lives - at least for a lot of us. Worries about the future, finances, family or the state of our very chaotic modern world now accompany us on a regular basis. Sometimes these worries start getting out of control and become difficult to manage. At other times, we move beyond worry and into the realm of anxiety: ongoing, uncontrollable, and intrusive. Often we think about anxiety as a negative way of

by Olga Barrows, MA, CCC January 2026 PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can be a deeply seated factor affecting our quality of life, our relationships, friendships, and career. Trauma plays a significant role in how we ultimately respond to interactions, events and stresses in life. Carrying unprocessed trauma within ourselves does not come for free. We pay for the unaddressed pain - with our own reactions that feel out of control, overwhelming or sometimes scary. As a

December 10, 2025 by Olga Barrows, MA, CCC With technology being a part of our daily lives, we are so used to interacting online. Technology has shaped how we interact with everyone - and that includes your therapist. Connecting with your counsellor online is now as easy as calling a friend or ordering groceries. Click, dial - and done! With this accessible way of connecting, are we trading the value of a face-to-face connection for comfort and convenience? Does anything real