Hope Harbour Psychotherapy

02/10/2026

Some mornings feel harder than others. Not because you're doing something wrong, but because you're carrying more than usual.

Mornings don't have to be perfect. They don't have to set the tone for your entire day. Sometimes it's enough just to notice what you're feeling and move forward anyway.

If mornings—or any part of your day—consistently feel overwhelming, that might be worth exploring.

02/06/2026

Pregnancy and early parenting are often described as joyful and transformative. And for many people, they are.
They can also be complex, disorienting, and deeply challenging.
When expectations don't match reality—or when fear, exhaustion, or grief enter the picture—it can be difficult to make sense of what you're experiencing. Especially when it feels like you're supposed to feel grateful.
Perinatal mental health challenges are common. They don't mean something is wrong with you. They reflect the reality of navigating a profound life transition.
You can feel gratitude and grief, love and exhaustion, hope and fear—sometimes all at once. These experiences can coexist.
If this resonates, you're not alone. We wrote about perinatal mental health and how therapy can support you during this time. Link in bio.

02/02/2026

Work doesn't always end when the day does. For many people, it follows them home—in emails, worry, and long to-do lists.
Mental health at work isn't just about crisis support. It's about everyday choices: noticing when energy is low, protecting time to pause, creating space to be human.
When workplaces make room for mental well-being—not as an add-on, but as part of how work happens—people feel more supported. And that matters.
We wrote about why taking a moment at work isn't time wasted. You can read more on our website (link in bio).

01/31/2026

01/29/2026

Areas of focus: trauma & ptsd, grief, domestic violence, anxiety, divorce, depression, anger management, life transitions, mood disorders, stress, abuse (emotional, sexual, physical, spiritual, neglect)

01/24/2026

Movement is one of the most direct ways to support your nervous system.
Sometimes relief doesn’t come from thinking harder — it comes from moving gently and letting your body respond. Your body knows what to do.

01/22/2026

One of the first steps in coping with depression is to acknowledge your feelings without judgment. Depression can often lead to self-criticism and negative thought patterns. Practicing self-compassion and accepting your emotions as valid can create a foundation for healing.

01/21/2026

Grateful to be part of today’s Bell Let’s Talk Over Breakfast panel.

Conversations like this matter - especially when we move beyond awareness and talk about prevention, sustainability, and what mental well-being can look like at work.

Thank you to the Belleville Chamber of Commerce and fellow panelists, Allyson from The Relationship Centre and Matt from PPF Group, for creating space for thoughtful dialogue.

01/20/2026

In couples therapy, we help partners slow down, create space, and reconnect with intention. Because love often needs room to breathe. 🩵

01/16/2026

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01/13/2026

Christia offers virtual support and her areas of focus include: social anxiety, generalized anxiety, overthinking and worry, grief therapy, and therapy for teens

01/09/2026

Small steps matter more than we think 🌱
Change takes effort, patience, and compassion—especially when it comes to habits. Encouraging yourself (or others) gently and celebrating tiny wins can be truly transformative.

If you’ve ever wondered why habits are so hard to break—and what actually helps, we explore this in our blog ✨
👉 Read more here: https://hopeharbourpsychotherapy.com/why-habits-are-hard-to-break/

Progress doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful.