Rooted In Grace Counselling

04/15/2026

As promised, here is the 2nd half of “taking your thoughts captive”.

If we are paying attention to our negative thoughts and ruminating on them and acting on them, we will need to spend the same amount of time, if not more, on changing them and acting out that change!

What is a negative thought you noticed this week?
What would be an alternative positive thought and scripture to go with it?

04/08/2026

Exchanging your thoughts: part 1
Noticing your thoughts!
As promised, I am sharing a tool that I use for noticing and managing thoughts. This is part one of a two-part post. Keep an eye out for next week‘s post to finish off the tool.

04/01/2026

03/19/2026

Do you know someone looking for support? I currently have space on Wednesdays and Thursdays new clients. They can book their free 15 minute consultation today. Link to book through the website is in my bio.

03/18/2026

Boundaries are not a failure to love, they’re often what allow love to be honest, sustainable, and rooted in truth. Even Jesus stepped away, said no, and stayed aligned with His purpose.
We are responsible for ourselves, not for others.
If you’re feeling stretched thin or overwhelmed, it may not mean you need to try harder—it may be an invitation to realign with what God is actually asking of you.

03/12/2026

God designed relationships with both support and responsibility.
Learning the difference between a burden and a load can transform how we love others while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Inspired by principles from Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloudand John Townsend.

02/25/2026

Boundaries can be a hot topic in Christian circles. Many christians have been influenced to have no boundaries because we are called to “lay down our lives for one another”.
I believe this topic is so important for a thriving life. So important that I’ll be doing a series of posts in the next couple weeks on boundaries.
If you need to learn more, I encourage you to reach out and book an appointment. I would love to hear from you!

02/18/2026

Tea in hand, a quiet prayer, a few moments to settle before sessions begin for the day.

I often take this time to ask God for wisdom, insight, and clarity. To slow my own thoughts and make space for His. This quiet time is a reminder that walking alongside each of my clients is holy work. Their stories matter and God wants to meet them.

If today feels heavy, know you’re not alone. God wants to meet with you.

Reflections: Where do you notice God meeting you this week?

Remember, it’s never too late to reach out if now seems the right time for counselling.

-Tessa | Rooted in Grace Counselling

02/12/2026

Counselling isn’t just for crisis, it’s for clarity, growth, and untangling questions that feel too heavy to hold alone. If you’ve been quietly carrying questions about your relationships, your faith, or your next steps, counselling can be a space to process with wisdom and care. Growth doesn’t require a breaking point - just a willingness to explore.

If this resonates with you, reach out. I’d be honoured to walk with you.

02/04/2026

Co-regulation post #2

01/28/2026

Co-regulation and attachment is BIG topic in the world of counselling. One thing I love about being a counsellor is being a co-regulator and helping people learn how to manage their emotions.

Many of my clients never learnt how to properly manage their emotions. Some of them have become parents and are co-regulating their children’s emotions without yet knowing how to deal with their own big feelings.

This post does not tell the whole story of co-regulation or attachment but can be the beginning of thinking through these puzzle pieces in your own life.

Curious to learn more? Reach out and book a session today. It’s never too late to learn how to manage your emotions and start living your life with more understanding.