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Cherry Tree Counselling

Our team provides counselling and psychotherapy services for women and their families. Message us today for your complimentary 15 minute consultation.

At Cherry Tree Counselling we offer confidential & compassionate counselling specializing in women's concerns & perinatal mental health.

04/08/2026

We’re growing our team.

Cherry Tree Counselling is hiring an associate therapist with a particular interest in supporting women in midlife, including those navigating perimenopause and menopause.

This is an area of care that continues to be overlooked.

Many women arrive in therapy feeling confused by changes in mood, sleep, identity, and relationships, often without clear language or support for what they are experiencing.

We are building something intentional in response.

Alongside our broader practice, we are developing a focused area of care supporting the emotional, relational, and psychological aspects of midlife and menopause. We’re looking for a therapist who feels drawn to this work and wants to be part of shaping it.

This role may be a good fit if you:

• have interest or training in menopause mental health or midlife transitions
• are thoughtful, relational, and grounded in your clinical approach
• value slower, reflective work over quick fixes
• are interested in contributing to a growing and evolving area of practice

You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, depth, and care, within a practice designed to feel warm, supportive, and sustainable.

If this resonates, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more and apply through our website or reach out to us at admin@cherrytreecounselling.ca

04/02/2026

Cherry Tree Counselling is hiring a Nurse Practitioner with experience in perimenopause and menopause care to join us in building a more integrated model of support for women in midlife.

This role sits at the intersection of hormonal, reproductive, and mental health.

Many of the clients we support are navigating changes in mood, sleep, focus, and identity, often without clear guidance on how their physical and emotional experiences are connected.

We are working to change that.

We’re looking for a Nurse Practitioner who brings experience in:

• perimenopause and menopause care
• hormonal and reproductive health
• mental health assessment and management, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood changes in midlife

And who understands the complex interplay between body, mind, and identity during this stage of life.

This role may be a good fit if you:

• value relationship-based, holistic care
• are interested in helping build a model that bridges mental and physical health
• practice accessible, anti-oppressive, client-led care
• enjoy collaborating closely with psychotherapists supporting women’s mental health

You’ll be part of a collaborative, thoughtful team working to create care that feels integrated, grounded, and responsive to what women are actually experiencing.

If this resonates, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more and apply through our website or reach out to us at admin@cherrytreecounselling.ca

03/24/2026

Grief like this can be hard to put into words.

When the world keeps moving, and something in you has stopped, it can feel deeply isolating.

Pregnancy and infant loss is not just an experience. It is a relationship. A love that continues, even in the absence of what was hoped for.

At Cherry Tree Counselling, we hold space for this kind of grief with care and gentleness.

Beth Lewis offers support for those navigating pregnancy and infant loss, creating a space where your experience does not need to be explained, minimized, or rushed.

Her work is grounded in approaches such as mindfulness, somatic therapy, and parts work, allowing for a slower, more compassionate way of being with grief.

There is no right way to move through loss.

Only your way.

If you are looking for a space where your grief can be held with care, you can book a call to connect with Beth at cherrytree.janeapp.com

03/23/2026

Our bodies carry a lot for us.
Stress shows up in subtle ways.
Tight shoulders.
Restless legs.

If it feels okay, invite some movement.
Stretch or shift your position.
Notice how your body responds.
There is no right way to do this.

Listening to your body is a form of care.
Even for one minute.

03/18/2026

A gentle reminder that the 5th annual Flora’s Walk is coming up on May 3rd.

This walk is a chance to come together in community. To remember, to honour, and to take part in something that connects us to land, to each other, and to ongoing awareness.

Whether you’ve joined before or this will be your first time, you’re welcome here.

The walk begins at 10am at the Optimist’s Club in Stoney Creek.

You can come as you are.
Walk at your own pace.
Be part of something shared.

We hope to see you there.

Learn more about this fundraiser event and donate through our link-in-bio.

03/17/2026

Caring for yourself while caring for the earth

If you feel deeply connected to nature, you might also feel the weight of eco-anxiety or climate grief.

Not just worry, but something heavier.
A constant ache.
A sense of responsibility that doesn’t turn off.

For many women, especially mothers, that weight can grow even stronger. Caring for family and thinking about the future of the planet can bring up anxiety, exhaustion, and sometimes guilt.

And you know what?

That doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
It means you care.

But caring for the earth shouldn’t come at the cost of caring for yourself.

Eco-counselling with Amy Commanda offers space to slow down and process what you’re holding, without having to carry it alone.

Together, you might explore:

• ways to make space for grief and anxiety in a supported, grounded way
• tools to navigate distress while staying connected to your values
• gentle ways of reconnecting with nature that feel supportive, not overwhelming
• what it looks like to care for the world and yourself at the same time

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone.

Your care for the earth matters.
And so does your care for yourself.

You can learn more or book a session with Amy here:
https://cherrytree.janeapp.com

Or reach out to us at admin@cherrytreecounselling.ca
to get started.

03/16/2026

Someone didn’t flinch.

When I said I needed reassurance.
Or more time.
Or clearer communication.
Or space to rest.

And instead of eye rolling, withdrawing, or calling me dramatic…

They stayed.

Maybe it was a therapist who said, “Of course you’d want that.”
Maybe it was a friend who adjusted without making me feel guilty.
Maybe it was the first time I said what I needed without apologizing for it.

The thing is, a lot of us learned early on that having needs made us inconvenient.

Too sensitive.
Too emotional.
Too dependent.
Too much.

So we shrank.

We anticipated.
We overgave.
We convinced ourselves that needing less was the same thing as being easier to love.

But your needs are not a character flaw.

They are information.

They tell you what safety feels like.
What connection requires.
What your nervous system has been asking for all along.

Learning that your needs are allowed can feel unfamiliar at first. Even uncomfortable.

And also… freeing.

You are allowed to take up space.
You are allowed to ask for care.
You are allowed to stop apologizing for being human.

If you’re ready to explore what your needs actually are, and how to honour them without shame, schedule here or book a call to connect with our team.

03/14/2026

Sometimes the body remembers what the mind has tried to move past.

You might notice it in the form of intrusive memories.
A sudden wave of anxiety.
Feeling on edge without fully knowing why.
Or reacting strongly to situations that seem small on the surface.

Trauma can live in the nervous system long after the event itself has passed.

One therapy that can help process these experiences is EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

EMDR helps the brain process and refile distressing memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming in the present. Instead of repeatedly talking through the same story, the focus is on helping your nervous system integrate what happened in a way that feels safer and more settled.

At Cherry Tree, EMDR therapy is offered by our registered nurse psychotherapists Jennifer Hines and Michelle Stockwell. They work thoughtfully with clients to move at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

Many people find that EMDR can help reduce the intensity of trauma memories, shift long held beliefs about themselves, and create space for healing.

If you are curious about whether EMDR therapy might be a good fit for you, you can book a session at cherrytree.janeapp.com or reach out at admin@cherrytreecounselling.ca to get started.

03/13/2026

Who Helps the Helpers?

We have a team for that.

Cree offers reflective clinical supervision which rests on the three building blocks of reflection, collaboration and regularity.

Providing an open, accepting and secure space for supervisees to delve into the complexities of the work is critical to growth.

Unlike clinical supervision, which tends to focus solely on cases, reflective supervision goes deeper into the therapist-client relationship including exploring emotions, power dynamics, and broader societal influences.

Reflective supervision emphasizes the importance of understanding the therapist's perspective and encourages a compassionate approach rather than just seeking solutions.

By integrating reflection, active listening, and empathy within a safe clinical framework, reflective supervision fosters ethical and effective practice.

Supervisees gain insight into their own reactions, develop greater self-awareness, and enhance their ability to attune to clients.

This ultimately leads to improved therapeutic outcomes and greater job satisfaction for the therapist.

Cree's approach to reflective supervision is grounded in over 25 years of experience in the helping professions and a deep commitment to supporting therapists in their professional growth.

If you're ready to take your clinical skills to the next level through a collaborative, reflective process, book a session today at cherrytree.janeapp.com

03/12/2026

Have you noticed how many rules there are now for mental health?

Feel your feelings… but regulate quickly.
Accept yourself… but keep evolving.
Rest and honour your limits… but don’t fall behind.
Trust your intuition… but challenge your thoughts.

Lately our team has been talking about the contradictions of wellness culture and the quiet pressure many people are carrying.

Not just the pressure to function.

The pressure to be well in the “right” way.

In our newest blog post, we explore the tension between personal growth and perfectionism, why it can feel like wellness is always just out of reach, and what might shift when we widen the lens beyond individual self-improvement.

Because sometimes the question isn’t “What’s wrong with me?”

Sometimes it’s “What am I living inside of?”

Read the full article at the link in our bio or on our website.

03/11/2026

Are you looking for support? Meet Kate!

Kate is a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor on the Cherry Tree Team.

Kate offers online counselling for youth 12+, adults, couples and families. Kate works with anxiety, depression, and stress in youth and adults. She also holds specialized training in supporting the 2SLGTBQ+ community, their families and allies.

Kate is accepting new clients and has daytime and evening availability from Mondays to Wednesdays.

If you are interested in learning more about Kate and how she might be able to support you, please visit our website through the link in our bio to see her profile under our Therapists section.

If you already know that Kate might be a good fit for you, you can book your first session now via our website.

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