Looking Inward Counselling

03/24/2026

Behind the role of “therapist” is still a person.
Someone who feels deeply, reflects often, and sometimes carries more than they let on.

There are moments that stay with us.
Stories that echo.
Sessions that soften something in our own hearts.

Not because we’re doing it wrong,
but because we’re human enough to care.

This work isn’t about being untouched by pain or growth.
It’s about being willing to sit in it, again and again,
both with others, and within ourselves.

03/17/2026

Postpartum isn’t one feeling, it’s all of them.

Moments of bliss and gratitude can exist right alongside overwhelm, anxiety, and vulnerability. You might feel empowered one minute and deeply isolated the next.

Nothing about this emotional wave means you’re doing it wrong.
It means you’re human… adjusting, healing, and becoming.

Give yourself permission to feel it all without judgment.
You don’t have to rush through it or hold it together perfectly.

Be gentle with yourself, you’re navigating one of the biggest transitions of your life. 💛

03/14/2026

When children feel heard, they learn that their voice matters. 💛

Being listened to doesn’t mean agreeing with everything a child says, it means slowing down long enough to understand their feelings, their worries, and their perspective.

Over time, those small moments of being heard help children build confidence, emotional safety, and a kinder inner voice. The way we respond to them today often becomes the way they learn to speak to themselves tomorrow.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer a child is simply our attention. 🌱

03/09/2026

We often carry wisdom now that our younger selves didn’t yet have.

If you could go back and give your younger self one piece of advice… what would it be? For myself, I’d tell my younger self that you don’t have to prove your worth to others. You are already enough 🤍

03/09/2026

To the women who carry so much quietly…
the planners, the caregivers, the ones holding families together.

To the women healing from things they rarely talk about.

To the mothers trying to break cycles.
To the women learning to set boundaries.
To the ones still finding their voice.

Your strength isn’t measured by how much you endure alone.

You deserve support, rest, healing, and space to be cared for too.

Happy International Women’s Day. 💜

03/06/2026

Grief is deeply personal. No two people experience it the same way, and no one gets to decide what it should look like for you.

Some days it might come in waves. Other days it may feel quiet, distant, or even confusing. However it shows up, your experience is valid. There isn’t a timeline, a checklist, or a “right” way to grieve.

One gentle thing that can help is allowing yourself a small space to feel what’s there, whether that’s through journaling, talking with someone you trust, or simply taking a few quiet moments to breathe and notice what you’re carrying.

And remember, you don’t have to walk through grief alone. Support, understanding, and connection can make the path a little less heavy. 💛

03/04/2026

True boundaries aren't always spoken out loud. Sometimes they are the quiet decisions we make within ourselves, not engaging in arguments, not chasing validation, and not replaying situations that disturb our peace. Protecting your energy is often less about what you say and more about what you choose not to participate in.

A boundary isn’t just something you say out loud. It’s something you enforce internally. It’s deciding not to spiral, over-explain, and seek validation from someone who withholds it. It’s recognizing that engagement is a choice, and choosing wisely. Every time you don’t react impulsively, you strengthen your self-trust.

03/02/2026

Have you every felt guilty because you didn’t feel like the perfect parent? Social media often shows us only the best sides of parenting such as moms who seem to have it all together or parents who shout from the roof top about how amazing their parenting experience is going… while that can be true for some, we often fail to see the other side to parenting. The challenging side such as feeling sleep deprived which results in being dysregulated, wanting to have a moment to escape because your baby won’t stop crying, feeling lost in your own identity, or missing parts of your old life.

Both aspects can be true, but the latter doesn’t make you a bad parent, it makes you human. You aren’t going to love every moment of parenthood, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t a good parent, or that you don’t love your child more than anything in this world. Children don’t need perfect, they need consistency and someone who shows up. If all you were able to do today was try your best, even if in your mind that didn’t equate to perfection, then I want to reassure you that you are a good parent 🩷

02/12/2026

Let me ask you if you’ve ever felt this way?

You look like you have it together.
You show up.
You meet deadlines.
You pack lunches.
You answer emails.

But inside?
You’re overwhelmed. Irritable. Tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix.

High-functioning anxiety and burnout are real.
Just because you’re getting through the day, doesn’t mean you’re okay.

Therapy isn’t about falling apart.
It’s about finally not having to hold everything together alone. It’s an investment in yourself and your emotional wellbeing. Therapy is a tool to help you manage before things become too overwhelming.

02/11/2026

It’s incredibly sad to hear about the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge BC. My heart goes out to all the families and victims 🩷

02/01/2026

January isn’t just “a new beginning.”

For many, it’s one of the hardest months of the year.

Less sunlight.
More pressure.
Less motivation.
More exhaustion.

So if you’re reading this post..

Take a moment to recognize your strength.

You made it through.
Not by being perfect.
But by being persistent.

That’s real resilience. ✨

01/25/2026

When one of the women I support felt distant from her newborn after a difficult birth, she worried it meant something was wrong with her. This feeling is actually more common than you would think, yet many women shy away from talking about it due to guilt and shame. Through video sessions focused on perinatal attachment, self-compassion and trauma-informed skills, she learned ways to soothe both herself and her baby which led to calmer feedings and more confident bonding within weeks. As a therapist specializing in compassionate perinatal care, I combine lived experience, clinical training, and evidence-based approaches to support mothers and caregivers. Telehealth makes this care accessible across Alberta, so you can receive support in the comfort of your own home where you and your baby have all of things you need