Rooted In Grace Counselling

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.

01/15/2026

12/18/2025

3 Tips for the Holidays

1. Prioritize what truly matters
- Avoid overscheduling and overbooking yourself
- Decide ahead of time what (and who) you will prioritize
- Release the pressure to act only out of obligation—you don’t have to do everything you’ve always done
- Remember: you’re not a child anymore. You can leave early, take breaks, drive your own car, and choose how you spend your time

2. Create space to breathe
- Build in moments to pause, rest, and check in with yourself
- Make room to notice what you’re feeling—without judgment
- Anchor yourself in the heart of this season: Emmanuel, God with us
- If Christmas looks different this year, give yourself time before gatherings to appreciate what has been and to grieve what has changed

3. Gently manage expectations for family gatherings
- These spaces often awaken our inner child (and everyone else’s too)
- Big emotions can surface more easily during this time
- Take time beforehand to comfort and prepare your inner child
- Make a plan: What helps you feel safe, supported, and grounded?
The more attuned you are ahead of time, the fewer surprises you may face in the moment

If the holidays feel heavy this year, please hear this: there is no “right” way to experience Christmas. Jesus meets you exactly where you are.

12/03/2025

Grief and loss have been a theme in my corner of the world lately. Sometimes they can feel so tricky to navigate. As a counsellor, one of the biggest privileges I have is to hold space for someone who is grieving: to simply invite the to share their story, their pain, their loss and to mourn with them through tears, laughter, silence, stillness-or whatever else is needed. Grief can catch us off guard as it never really goes away when we have lost someone. If you are grieving and could use some prayer, DM me. I would love to be praying for you in this season.

10/22/2025

As I look outside my office window, watching the rain and wind push the big maple’s leaves around, watching the sky grow dark and stormy, I’m reminded how difficult this season can be for some. With the longer days of darkness can come feelings of hopelessness and despair. This can be a natural part of the change of seasons.

If this is you today, take hope and remember: this is just a season that will come and go. Seasons change but Jesus remains the same. Reach out to get the support you need through this time. You’re not alone.