The Counselling Group, a program of Jewish Family Services, offers counselling and support services
11/21/2025
Grief doesn't follow a timeline.
It doesn't look the same for everyone.
And it doesn't mean "getting over" the loss.
Grief is love with nowhere to go. It's the shape absence leaves in our lives.
It doesn't matter if it's the loss of a loved one, relationship or animal, if you're grieving, know this: your feelings are valid, however they appear. There is no "right" way, only your way.
And you don't have to move through it alone. We're here to walk alongside you: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw
11/18/2025
We spend so much energy trying to avoid uncomfortable feelings - numbing them, distracting ourselves or pushing them away.
But feelings don't disappear just because we ignore them. They wait. And when we finally turn toward them, something surprising happens: they begin to shift.
To "feel your feelings" doesn't mean being consumed by them. It means letting them move through you, instead of trapping them inside.
It's not easy, but it's healing. If you need some help moving through your emotions, we're here to help: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw
11/11/2025
Today, we pause and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of Canada's veterans and those who continue to serve. 🕊️
May their legacy of resilience and commitment to peace never be forgotten.
11/07/2025
Feeling the weight of job uncertainty, or of expensive bills adding strain to your relationships?
Many men do, and reaching out is a sign of strength.
Men’s Counselling Link is free, confidential, and here to help you.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca/mens-counselling
11/06/2025
We take time to pause and remember.
Remembrance Day is a time to honour the courage, service and sacrifices of those who served - and to reflect on the impact that war and conflict have had on individuals, families and communities.
11/04/2025
Our team is literally just a call away. We know that sometimes the call is the hardest move to make, but please pick up the phone and we can help you take care of the rest.
3 out of 4 suicides in Canada are men. It's time to change that. Family service agencies focus on men's mental health - prevention, early support, and taking action to stay well. Together we can change the story.
10/31/2025
Spooky season brings costumes, cobwebs and jump scares, but sometimes the scariest things aren't on TV or in haunted houses.
It can be scary to:
🎃 Admit you need support
👻 Set boundaries
🔮 Have an honest conversation
🦇 Ask for help
Courage doesn't mean you're fearless, it means you take a step forward while feeling afraid.
Your fears are valid, they are real and you don't have to face them alone: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw
10/31/2025
The idea that men don't ask for help is a myth. With the right service at the right time, men willl engage. Family services are here for men who reach out. http://bit.ly/4lpL9wj
10/24/2025
As the seasons shift, the falling leaves remind us of something important: letting go is a natural part of growth.
Sometimes we hold on tightly - to routines, relationships, expectations - because change feels uncertain. But just like autumn, there can be beauty in releasing what no longer serves us.
You don't have to have it all figured out right now. You can take it one step at a time.
Change is rarely a straight path. Some days you feel like you're making progress, and others it can feel like you've slipped backwards.
You gain insights, you forget them, you try again and you face challenges that test what you've learned.
It can be frustrating, even discouraging, to feel like you're not moving fast enough - but this is what real growth looks like. Be gentle with yourself as you move through change.
Change is possible and it starts with the right tools.
Our next Transformations Group begins October 15: a 10-week virtual program designed to help you understand and manage anger in healthy, constructive ways.
🧠 Learn strategies to:
✔ Recognize triggers
✔ Communicate more effectively
✔ Build self-esteem and assertiveness
✔ Strengthen relationships and boundaries
📍 Who it’s for: Adults 19+ living anywhere in Ontario
💻 Where: Virtual
💳: Cost: $540 (insurance receipts available)
Spots are limited and pre-screening is required to ensure the program is the right fit.
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Our trained and experienced counsellors at The Counselling Group (TCG) provide a full range of counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family, and group counselling tailored to support you in identifying and reaching your achievable goals.
Counselling sessions are scheduled appointments. They occur in a private and confidential setting. Services may include crisis intervention, information and referrals, and therapies of varying duration. Often counselling is a process through which you can explore the challenges that you are experiencing, gain a better understanding of yourself, your relationships and your life, and work towards making the changes that are most important to you.
Our Counsellors
At The Counselling Group, we recognize that choosing a therapist who is right for you and has the expertise in the areas of concern to you and your family is crucial.
Our counsellors are caring and empathetic, each one selected for their clinical excellence and dedication. They utilize a variety of theoretical approaches in their work and have a holistic, client-centred approach to counselling. Their work with clients from all orientations, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds reflects The Counselling Group’s respect for difference and diversity.
Please direct all inquiries for counselling to our Intake Worker, who will assist you in considering your service options.
To learn more visit us at thecounsellinggroup.com/
