Equinox Counselling Therapy

01/15/2026

Taking responsibility isn't about being perfect.

It's about being honest when we mess up.

Most relationship conflicts escalate because we defend instead of owning our part.

These phrases aren't scripts to memorize.

They're examples of what real accountability sounds like when you're committed to your partnership over being right.

Like this if you needed to hear it today and follow for more real talk on relationships.

01/01/2026

A gentler perspective on ringing in the new year ✨️ ☕️

11/11/2025

Triggers help guide us towards the parts of our stories that still need healing.

10/28/2025

Ever feel like life costs extra when you have ADHD? 💸 That’s the “ADHD tax” — the unexpected expenses we are taxed with resulting from overwhelm, forgetfulness, and executive dysfunction.

ADHD tax is real — and it adds up.
It’s not just about money, but about the emotional toll of trying to keep up. It’s not about laziness or carelessness — it’s about living in a world that isn’t designed for ADHD brains.

Small changes, understanding, structure, and self-compassion can make a big difference. Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing your best, and support can help make life feel a little lighter. 💛

12/18/2024

12/12/2024

Now accepting referrals for couples therapy 🌿

Psychologists in Cold Lake, supporting wellness and mental health. Counselling in Cold Lake, Alberta.

11/08/2024

Does this resonate with you?
Resting is balance, self-care, listening to your body; but for those who grew up hearing/seeing worth measured by productivity and rest framed as "laziness", resting can trigger feelings of guilt, discomfort, and even shame.

We can deconstruct these beliefs together ❤️

📷 Credit to Trauma Dump Psychotherapy

11/05/2024

Recognize either of these communication patterns?

Gaslighting has become a well known term, but let's talk about the what the opposite looks and sounds like. Gaslighting is about manipulation, control, and oppression- greenlighting is about communication, collaboration, and curiosity.

Greenlighting gives space for people to be who they are, live in their truth, and even respectfully agree to disagree without anyone being right or wrong.

07/04/2024

Every time I see a couple, I help them to understand each other’s “operating instructions”

This doesn’t mean using their history to excuse bad or unacceptable behavior.

Instead, it means being sensitive to the fact that knowing someone deeply is an incredibly loving act, and that while it’s your partner’s responsibility to do the emotional work on themself, it’s the responsibility of someone who loves them to be gentle with their heart.