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Bona Fide Psychotherapy & Counselling

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Bona Fide Psychotherapy & Counselling

Bona Fide Therapy offers evidence-based individual and trauma-informed services (in-person and online) for youth, adults, first responders and therapists.

02/04/2026

Talking mental health + movement ✨

Grateful for the conversation with the owner of HB Fitness Studio about the powerful connection between mental health and movement 🧠.

I deeply believe in the mind–body connection and using movement as a tool for mental wellness. Research shows that exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression, improve mood, support self-esteem, and enhance cognitive function, yet it can be underestimated as a mental health support.

And just as important: movement looks different for everyone. Whether that’s stretching, walking, breathwork, or anything your body allows, it all counts. Being part of a supportive community can make this even more meaningful, because shared encouragement and connection amplify the benefits for both mind and body.

Mental health support isn’t one size fits all, and neither is movement.

02/02/2026

🫠Overwhelm is often a sign your nervous system needs support.

➡️Try starting here: • Clarify what’s non-negotiable • Let go of lower-priority demands • Focus on one task at a time • Reach out for support instead of pushing through

💭Not everything is urgent. Intentional slowing down often supports better focus, regulation, and decision-making.

01/30/2026

January was approximately 97 days long 🫠

If this month tested your patience, energy, and emotional bandwidth, this reflection is for you. Surviving counts. 😉

01/28/2026

Anyone else feeling extra done this winter?🥶

Snow days stacking up, routines out the window, less daylight, less energy. Winter loneliness sneaks in quietly and it makes sense. This season naturally asks us to slow down and rest, but it can also pull us into isolating more than we realize.

🩵 Gentle reminder to pace yourself, honour the fatigue, and still reach for small moments of connection when you can.

01/26/2026

AI can be a helpful tool but it shouldn’t be a therapist.
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As we explore in our latest blog, AI lacks lived experience, ethical accountability, and the ability to respond to complex human emotions in real time. Therapy isn’t just about information it’s about safety, attunement, and a real relationship that can adapt when things get messy.

Technology can support mental health, but it can’t replace human connection.

Read more about the risks of AI therapy and why human therapists still matter. 🤍

www.bftherapy.ca

01/23/2026

This winter has been no joke. So much snow… and now Ontario is basically the coldest place on Earth this week 🥶

If things feel heavier than usual—extra tired, low, unmotivated, or just off—that makes sense.

01/21/2026

❄️ As Blue Monday passes, it brings attention to the very real challenges of mid-January: fatigue, low mood, and the pressure of “New Year” expectations.

❄️ Our latest blog offers evidence-based ways to support your mental health with grace and self-compassion.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to read more.

01/19/2026

👋 Meet Laura - one of our compassionate therapists who creates a safe, non-judgmental space for you to show up exactly as you are.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in old patterns, wrestling with self-esteem, trauma, grief, depression, or the weight of everyday stress, she listens with care and walks with you toward resilience and clarity. ✨

“You don’t have to have it all figured out to start therapy. We’ll work through it together!
- Laura MSW, RSW

Laura is accepting new clients and works with children, youth & adults in our Barrie office and virtually throughout Ontario.

🔗 Looking to get started? Head to the link in our bio if you’d like to a free phone or video consultation.

01/16/2026

Happy Friday 💫

January has a way of convincing us we need a total reset. New routines. New habits. New everything.

But real change rarely happens in an all-or-nothing moment. It shows up in the small, unglamorous choices we make on ordinary days.

You don’t have to overhaul your life to move it forward. Tiny shifts count. Quiet effort counts. Showing up imperfectly still counts.

01/14/2026

There is nothing wrong with you.
What you’re experiencing makes sense given what you’ve been through.

Trauma-informed therapy creates space to reconnect with yourself, slowly, safely, and with compassion.

01/12/2026

When life feels overwhelming, your nervous system is asking for care—not criticism. 🌿
Self-soothing isn’t about “fixing” yourself; it’s about creating safety in your body.

Movement, senses, connection, and reflection are gentle ways to come back to calm.
Save this as a reminder 💙

01/09/2026

This month is an invitation to slow down, return to what matters, and move forward with care. Intentions aren’t about doing more — they’re about creating space for rest, self-compassion, curiosity, and connection. Small, consistent choices can quietly support nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing over time.

Address

4 Cedar Pointe Drive
Barrie, ON
L4N5R7

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.bftherapy.ca/

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