Sanguinity Counselling

03/11/2026

Mental health is not about having a perfect life, it’s about learning how to care for yourself through imperfect moments.

Be gentle with yourself today; growth and healing often happen quietly, one small step at a time. 🌸

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💜

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere. May we continue to support, uplift, and inspire one another — and raise the next generation to know their worth and their power. 🌸

03/07/2026

Why Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Your Mood

Each spring and fall, many of us adjust our clocks for Daylight Saving Time. While the change may seem small, just one hour, it can have a noticeable impact on mood, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

Our bodies run on an internal clock called the circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep, energy levels, and hormones. This rhythm is strongly influenced by natural light. When the clocks shift, our bodies suddenly receive light and darkness at different times than they are used to, which can temporarily disrupt sleep patterns.

For some people, especially those already sensitive to sleep changes, this can lead to feeling more tired, irritable, unfocused, or emotionally low for several days after the shift. Research has also shown that sleep disruption can increase stress levels and affect emotional regulation.

The good news is that most people adjust within a few days. Supporting your body through the transition can help. Try going to bed slightly earlier, getting outside in natural daylight during the morning, and maintaining regular routines for meals and sleep. Limiting screens before bedtime and prioritizing rest can also make the adjustment smoother.

It’s important to remember that if the time change affects your mood more significantly or for longer periods, it may be a sign that your body is struggling with sleep or seasonal changes. In those cases, speaking with a mental health professional can be helpful.

Sometimes the smallest shifts, like one hour on the clock, can remind us just how connected our mood, sleep, and environment really are. Being gentle with yourself during these transitions can make a meaningful difference. 🌸

03/07/2026

03/04/2026

Are you high-functioning but struggle in private? Are you experiencing chronic overthinking, difficulty resting without guilt, imposter syndrome, perfectionism that never feels “good enough”, feeling responsible for everyone else and exhausted from holding everything together?

Many folks consider therapy but hesitate for one reason, privacy matters.

Psychotherapy offers a confidential space to think clearly, understand patterns in thoughts and relationships, and navigate challenges such as stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use, gambling concerns, and significant life transitions.

To support privacy and convenience, I offer secure virtual and/or telephone psychotherapy, allowing you to access support discreetly from your own environment.

The first step is simply learning what your options are. Give me a call today at 705-929-3970 to discuss your needs.

Daytime, evening and weekend appointments are available.

03/01/2026

March 1 carries something quiet and symbolic.

We’re not fully in winter.
We’re not fully in spring.
We’re in the in-between.

And mentally, that matters.

By March, many people are tired in ways they don’t talk about. The adrenaline of January resolutions has faded. The darkness has lingered longer than we hoped. Motivation feels thinner. Patience feels shorter. Even high-functioning people can feel flat.

From a mental health perspective, March 1 is a gentle check-in.

How are you really doing?
What have the last two months taken from you?
What do you need as the season shifts?

This is a month of thawing, not blooming.

You don’t need to have clarity yet.
You don’t need a full plan.
You don’t need to “bounce back.”

You may simply need:
• More light
• More rest
• More structure
• More connection
• More compassion for yourself

Seasonal transitions can stir things up. Mood changes, sleep disruptions, increased irritability, grief that feels sharper as anniversaries approach, it’s all normal. Our nervous systems respond to shifts in light, routine, and expectation.

March 1 is permission to reset gently.

Not with pressure.
Not with perfection.
But with intention.

Maybe your reset looks like:
• Opening the blinds earlier
• Booking that appointment you’ve been putting off
• Saying no to something draining
• Taking a 10-minute walk in daylight
• Reaching out instead of withdrawing

If winter has felt long, you’re not weak.
You’re human.

Healing rarely looks dramatic. Often, it looks like small daily choices repeated quietly.

As the light slowly returns, let yourself return too, slowly, safely, steadily.

And if this season feels heavier than it should, support is available. You don’t have to carry it alone.

March isn’t about blooming yet.
It’s about softening.

And softening is strength. 🌸

03/01/2026

Wellbeing isn’t dramatic.
It’s water.
It’s rest.
It’s saying no.
It’s going outside.
It’s texting someone back.

Start small. Your nervous system will thank you. 🌸

02/28/2026

Winter can feel endless, amplifying stress, loneliness and exhaustion. It’s okay if you’re not fine. Therapy offers a steady, supportive space. I provide virtual sessions for adolescents and adults with flexible scheduling.

Reach out when you’re ready. 🌸