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11/18/2025

Thank you to @ in Bowmanville for welcoming Newcastle Counselling Services into your beautiful space for our 2025 Holiday Party.

We’re so grateful for your kindness, hospitality, and the calming atmosphere you created for our team. It was the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and celebrate another meaningful year of supporting our community.

As a counselling practice, we’re always reminding others of the importance of self-care, and experiences like this are a powerful reminder to practice it ourselves. Taking time to slow down, breathe, and care for our own wellbeing allows us to continue giving our best to the people we support.

We love partnering with and supporting local businesses, and Bella Vida truly made this event special for all of us. 🤍✨

11/17/2025

💙November Affirmation!

This month, remember to prioritize your wellness and mindfulness goals and to do something you find relaxing: When I follow my heart, I am abundant, successful, and free.

At Newcastle Counselling Services, we believe in the power of self-affirmation and self-compassion. Let this be your gentle reminder to honour your needs and embrace yourself this month.

🔗Check Out Our Website! NewcastleCounsellingServices.ca

11/12/2025

Have you heard of Cognitive Distortions? Here’s what they are and how to challenge these unhelpful thinking patterns. 🧠✨

We all experience distorted thoughts, but sometimes those automatic, negative ways of thinking can make situations feel worse than they are. Try these 5 steps to challenge these distortions with self-compassion:

1️⃣ Identify the Distortion
Notice when your thoughts sound extreme. This could involve thoughts that include terms like “always,” “never,” or “should.”

2️⃣ Label the Thought
Recognize when you have a cognitive distortion, then label it as such as naming it helps you see it for what it is

3️⃣ Check the evidence
Ask yourself: What facts relate to this thought? Are these thoughts grounded in evidence? Often, reality is more balanced than the thought suggests.

4️⃣ Reframe the Distorted Thought
Find a more balanced way to look at the situation. “I made a mistake, but that doesn’t mean I’m a failure.”

5️⃣ Practice self-compassion
Remind yourself that everyone has distorted thoughts. Awareness and kindness make it easier to change them over time. Be gentle with yourself as you learn to challenge them.

For more information, visit: NewcastleCounsellingServices.ca

11/06/2025

November is Movember! It is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind men’s mental health and su***de prevention. Movember is the perfect opportunity to connect with the fathers, brothers, sons, and other men in your life about mental health. Use the four simple steps of ALEC to reach out today:

💬Ask how they’re feeling and mention any changes you’ve picked up on. “You haven’t seemed yourself lately – are you feeling OK?”
👂Listen with your full attention, you hear them, and that you aren’t judging them. “That can't be easy – how long have you felt this way?”
📣Encourage action by helping them focus on simple things that might improve how they feel. Are they getting enough sleep? What has helped them in the past? Suggest they reach out to those they trust.
🫶Check in by suggesting you catch up soon - in person if you can. This helps show that you care and you can get a sense of how they’re feeling.

At Newcastle Counselling Services we welcome everyone at any stage in their mental health journey. We provide individual, family, and couples counselling, in person and online, to children, teens and adults. We offer a non-judgmental safe space to explore your mental health needs at your own pace. Our therapists will collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan to help you reach your mental health goals in a safe and supportive environment.

If you’re having thoughts of su***de, or are worried about someone else, connect to a crisis responder for help without judgment:
-Durham Mental Health Services - 905-666-0483
-Kids Help Phone - call 1-800-688-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
-Distress Centre Durham - 905-430-2522
-Su***de Crisis Helpline - Talk or Text 9-8-8

Check Out Our Website for Further Support from our Therapists: NewcastleCounsellingServices.ca

10/28/2025

🌿 Laura Wood, RP (Qualifying) Intern has a Special Offer for New Clients! 🌿

Looking to start therapy or need extra support navigating life’s challenges? Laura is offering psychotherapy sessions for just $50, available to the next 3 new clients only!

Laura provides a calm, collaborative, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their strengths and develop practical strategies to overcome obstacles and make positive changes. She supports her clients with warmth, sincerity and a sense of humour.

✨ Her Areas of Focus Include:
• Stress & Burnout
• Life Transitions
• Menopause
• Sleep & More!

Don’t wait, book your first session today and start your journey toward mindfulness and clarity.
🔗 Visit: NewcastleCounsellingServices.ca to book with Laura now!

10/27/2025

💛Practicing Self-Acceptance✅

Understanding your identity is an important step toward self-acceptance.

It means recognizing both your personal identity, including the traits, values, and experiences that make you unique, and your social identity: the groups, roles, and connections that shape how you move through the world.

Exploring who you are, in all your layers, helps you build compassion for yourself and appreciation for your complexity. 💛

Take a moment to reflect on both your personal and social identities using the grids in this post. This is not an exercise to label yourself, but to understand yourself with kindness and curiosity.

Interested in learning more?
Book Online Today: NewcastleCounsellingServices.ca

10/20/2025

🧡October Affirmation!🍂

This month, remember to prioritize your well-being and to do something you enjoy:
I choose love, peace, and will make myself a priority.

At Newcastle Counselling Services, we believe in the power of self-affirmation and self-compassion. Let this be your gentle reminder to honour your needs and embrace self-care this month.

🔗Check Out Our Website! NewcastleCounsellingServices.ca

10/13/2025

Mindfulness is giving yourself permission to be fully present in this moment, exactly as it is. Let your awareness settle, and learn how to positively anchor yourself.

One mindfulness technique that helps you stay present is grounding. What is grounding, you may ask?

💡Grounding is a practice that helps you connect with the present moment, your body, and your surroundings, especially when anxious, stressed, or feeling overwhelmed. It helps you feel centered, calm, and focused throughout the day.

Here are some examples:

Object Focus Method: Hold an item and use your senses to notice its texture, temperature, weight, and more.

Breathing Method: Inhale, hold, and exhale for 4 seconds at each stage repeatedly for as long as you need.

Movement Method: Stretch, walk slowly, or press your feet firmly into the floor.

Try these exercises for a few minutes, or whenever you feel your mind racing. Feel free to share which grounding techniques work best for you!

Curious to learn more? Book a session with our therapists to continue exploring mindfulness: https://newcastlecounselling.janeapp.com/

09/30/2025

⭐Looking for Low-Cost Therapy Nearby?⭐

Laura Wood, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Intern, is accepting new clients and ready to support your journey!

Laura is a compassionate guide through life’s transitions. With a calm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach, Laura helps you tap into your strengths and create practical strategies for lasting change.

Whether you're navigating stress/burnout, a career shift, low self-esteem, divorce, the menopausal transition, or looking to improve your mindfulness and sleeping habits, Laura integrates professional training with lived experiences to inform her collaborations with clients.

You’re not alone, and Laura is here for you with just the right amount of warmth and sincerity.

Book a free 15-minute consultation with Laura Today: https://newcastlecounselling.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/22

09/29/2025

Starting therapy can bring up a lot of questions and myths, and that’s completely normal! Let’s clear up some common misconceptions:

1️⃣ "Therapy will solve all my problems quickly"
✅ A: Therapy is a process that takes time and effort. Progress often comes gradually as you develop insight, coping skills, and new ways of thinking.

2️⃣ "You have to talk about your childhood to benefit"
✅ A: While exploring past experiences can be helpful, therapy also focuses on present challenges, behaviour patterns, and practical mindfulness strategies to support your well-being.

Therapy is a tool for growth, self-care, and understanding yourself better. Every journey is unique, and it’s okay to go at your own pace.

Learn more about therapy today on our website: NewcastleCounsellingServices.ca

09/23/2025

🏐We’re proud sponsors of Durham Attack Volleyball Club’s 16U Team Fury!🌟

At Newcastle Counselling Services, we are deeply committed to supporting youth sports because we believe in the incredible impact they have on young people’s lives. Engaging in sports provides more than just fun, it helps kids build essential life skills like collaboration, perseverance, and resilience. It’s also a powerful way to reduce stress, foster meaningful connections, and build confidence both on and off the court.

We’re honoured to play a role in helping young athletes thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically. Let’s cheer on the Durham Attack Volleyball Club as they show us the true spirit of teamwork and determination! 💛

Address

97 King Avenue East Unit 103
Newcastle, ON
L1B1H2

Telephone

+19054460687

Website

http://www.newcastlecounsellingservices.ca/

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