Rebekah Duval Counselling

02/06/2026

We’re growing!

02/02/2026

Moves for Moms 5KM Run 💛

This run brings together two things that have deeply shaped my life: supporting moms and running.

Running has been one of the most steady supports for my own mental health. It gave me space to breathe, process, and reconnect with myself during hard seasons. I was never trying to be fast or competitive. I just needed something that felt grounding. Over time, it truly changed my life, and I hope it can have that same impact for others.

As a counsellor, I work with moms every day who are carrying so much. My hope with this run is to create a low pressure, welcoming space where people can move their bodies, try a 5KM, and feel encouraged rather than intimidated.

You do not need to be a runner. You do not need to be a mom. This event is for anyone who wants to show up and be part of something supportive.

Sunday, April 26
9:00 AM
Carleton Park, Fredericton

Registration is $50 per participant.

To register, email rebekahduvalcounselling@gmail.com with
• full name
• phone number
• email address
• emergency contact

The registration fee can be sent by e transfer to the same email with the note “registration fee”.

If you are thinking about training for the 5KM, options include Couch to 5K programs, run walk intervals, or walking the full distance.

All paces welcome. Strollers welcome. Community encouraged. 💛

01/17/2026

✨ NOW OFFERING: EMDR & indoor walking therapy ✨

I am so excited to be starting EMDR training and will be able to begin practicing after this weekend. EMDR has had a huge impact on me personally, especially in healing from birth trauma, and I feel really grateful to be expanding my skills in this area. If you have questions about EMDR, please feel free to reach out. I am still learning as well, but always happy to help answer what I can.

We are also excited to now offer indoor walking therapy during the winter months. We have added walking pads to the clinic for clients who do not love sitting for sessions or prefer movement. This allows us to offer walking therapy right in the office, even when the weather keeps us inside. Ask your practitioner about booking a walking session.

Our goal is to make therapy feel more accessible, comfortable, and less intimidating 🤍

Thank you to all our amazing clients for the ongoing support! We couldn’t do any of this without you 🙂

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

Cheers to 2026 and learning how to feel our emotions without judging ourselves for them.

Most of us were never taught how to sit with discomfort. We were taught to fix it, avoid it, distract ourselves from it, or push through it as quickly as possible. So when hard emotions show up, anger, frustration, sadness, jealousy, overwhelm, we often feel guilty for having them at all.

But emotions are not good or bad. They are part of being human. Having a hard feeling does not mean you are failing or doing something wrong.

The problem usually is not the emotion itself. The problem is what happens when we push it down. When emotions do not get space, they tend to come out in other ways. Snapping at people we love. Shutting down. Overreacting. Numbing out. Saying things we regret.

Research shows that avoiding emotions actually makes them stronger over time. Allowing ourselves to feel them helps them move through us more easily. Discomfort does not weaken us. Avoiding it does.

Sitting with discomfort builds strength because it teaches our nervous system that we can feel something hard and still be okay. We are allowed to feel uncomfortable without acting on it. Feelings are not commands. They are signals.

Practically, this can look like pausing when a hard emotion shows up. Naming it. Noticing where it lives in your body. Breathing without rushing to fix it. Asking yourself what you need in that moment. Maybe that is rest, space, a boundary, movement, support, or simply a little more kindness toward yourself.

Instead of asking how do I make this go away, we can ask what is this feeling trying to tell me.

This year, what if we practiced staying with our emotions just a little longer. Not to dwell. Not to spiral. Just to notice and respond with care.

Here is to more honesty, more compassion, and more emotional space in 2026 💛

01/05/2026

Starting fresh in 2026 and wondering if counselling might help? You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. Olivia works with youth 10+ and adults and is currently accepting new clients. Reach out when you’re ready 💛

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from the RD Counselling team 🤍
So grateful for every client who trusted us with their story this year. This work is a dream come true and we don’t take it lightly for a moment. Wishing you a holiday season that meets you where you are and a year ahead filled with support & growth!! 🥰

12/18/2025

A note for the holiday season 🤍
from Olivia

The holidays can be meaningful and connecting, but they can also be full, loud, and emotionally demanding.

If you’re feeling more tired, irritable, or overwhelmed than usual, nothing is wrong with you. This season often brings more stimulation, more expectations, and less rest, and many people feel the impact of that.

You might notice shorter patience, bigger emotional reactions, or a stronger need for quiet or space. These are common responses to stress, not signs that you’re failing.

Instead of asking yourself, “Why am I like this?” try asking, “What do I need right now?” Sometimes support looks like simplifying plans, stepping away for a few minutes, or letting something go unfinished.

You don’t need to feel joyful or grateful all the time for the holidays to matter. Mixed emotions are allowed.

If this season feels harder than expected, you’re not alone. Support can help 💛

12/10/2025

Meet the RD Counselling team and learn how we can support you. Book an appointment at rebekahduvalcounselling.com 👋

Serving clients in person in Fredericton and virtually across New Brunswick.

Who We See at RD Counselling
✨ Rebekah: Teens & Adults 18+
✨ Sarah: Teens & Adults 18+
✨ Olivia: Youth 10+, Teens & Adults

11/28/2025

Vulnerable parenting moment from this week…
and honestly it taught me more than getting it right ever could.

As parents we can put so much pressure on ourselves to handle everything perfectly. We expect ourselves to stay calm, make the right choices, and never slip up. But the truth is… we’re human. And sometimes the messy moments end up becoming the real lessons.

This week I made a mistake I’m not proud of.

I was overstimulated, stressed, and carrying a lot of things mentally. I took my five year old with me to the bank and got some really frustrating news. And instead of taking a breath and grounding myself, I took my frustration out on the teller.

She had absolutely nothing to do with it… but I was rude. Unkind. Short. And my daughter watched the whole thing.

Afterwards, I called my best friend to vent and talk it through. And once I slowed down, it hit me: I didn’t show the example I want to show my daughter. And I wasn’t showing up as the kind person I want to be.

I had two choices.
Move on and pretend it didn’t happen.
Or try to make it right.

There have been many days where I chose the first option. But this time, something in me knew I needed to repair.

So I turned to my daughter and said, “Mommy made a big mistake. I wasn’t kind to the lady at the bank. And when we make a mistake, we try to make it right.”

We went out, grabbed a small gift card, and walked right back into the bank. Tail between my legs, heart pounding. I apologized to the teller for taking my frustration out on her. She was gracious and kind. And my daughter saw the whole thing… not the mistake, but the repair.

I’m not sharing this for praise. I’m sharing it because sometimes the moments we wish we could hide actually become the moments our kids need to see most.

Repair teaches them that:
People make mistakes.
Kindness matters.
Apologies matter.
And we can always start again.

So if you’ve had a moment this week where you felt like you fell short… you’re not alone. You’re human. And there is so much power in the repair.

It’s never about being perfect.
It’s about what we do next.