The Counselling Group

The Counselling Group The Counselling Group, a program of Jewish Family Services, offers counselling and support services

Your attention works like a flashlight; whatever it shines on, grows louder.From there, we tell ourselves stories - abou...
03/24/2026

Your attention works like a flashlight; whatever it shines on, grows louder.

From there, we tell ourselves stories - about who we are, what things mean and what's possible.

Mental wellness isn't about forcing positivity; it's about learning to tell kinder, clearer stories about yourself and your experiences.

If you're ready to shift those stories, we're here to support that work: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

Avoiding a hard task often feels like relief, but only for a moment.What follows is usually more stress, more anxiety an...
03/23/2026

Avoiding a hard task often feels like relief, but only for a moment.

What follows is usually more stress, more anxiety and more pressure.

Try this gentle reframe instead: "I think avoiding this will make my life easier, but in the long run, avoiding it will make things harder."

Support can help you face what feels overwhelming - step by step, without judgement. You don't have to do the hard parts alone: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

When emotions feel overwhelming, they often feel bigger because they're unnamed. Research shows that simply labeling wha...
03/19/2026

When emotions feel overwhelming, they often feel bigger because they're unnamed.

Research shows that simply labeling what you're feeling - fear, sadness, frustration, anxiety - can reduce distress and calm your nervous system.

Putting words to emotions helps your brain process them with more clarity and compassion.

The next time things feel intense, pause and ask: "What am I actually feeling right now?"

That small moment of awareness can change everything.

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Sometimes the most powerful step forward is understanding how your brain works.Psychological and psycho-educational asse...
03/17/2026

Sometimes the most powerful step forward is understanding how your brain works.

Psychological and psycho-educational assessments can help identify things like:
• ADHD
• Autism
• Learning differences
• Cognitive or emotional processing challenges

Clarity doesn't label you, it empowers you.
It helps explain patterns, unlocks support and opens new paths forward.

If you're curious about assessments for yourself or your child, our team is here to guide you: https://heyor.ca/Yrtwhg

If you're struggling to reach a goal, it doesn't mean you're incapable.It means you don't have the support you need yet....
03/13/2026

If you're struggling to reach a goal, it doesn't mean you're incapable.
It means you don't have the support you need yet.

We're taught to believe that doing things alone is strength, but asking for help is often what keeps us moving forward.

Support isn't giving up, it's choosing to grow with intention.

If something feels harder than it should, let's talk about what support could look like: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

03/10/2026

Psychological and psycho-educational assessments aren’t about labels; they’re about understanding.

If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD, autism or learning differences could explain your experience, our team is here to help you explore that question with care.

March brings the promise of spring, but growth doesn't happen all at once.It's gradual, uneven and sometimes invisible.I...
03/06/2026

March brings the promise of spring, but growth doesn't happen all at once.
It's gradual, uneven and sometimes invisible.

If you're feeling impatient with yourself right now, remember: nothing blooms the moment the snow melts.

Change takes time, warmth and the right conditions.
And support is part of that environment.

If you're ready to grow, we're here to help: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

Belonging doesn't mean fitting into a mould.It means being accepted as you are - without having to explain or perform.Ev...
02/27/2026

Belonging doesn't mean fitting into a mould.

It means being accepted as you are - without having to explain or perform.

Everyone deserves mental health care that feels safe, inclusive and affirming. You deserve to be met with respect, curiosity and compassion - exactly as you are.

That's what we're here for: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

Strong friendships don't require perfect words.They're built on presence, honesty and mutual care.If you're supporting a...
02/25/2026

Strong friendships don't require perfect words.
They're built on presence, honesty and mutual care.

If you're supporting a friend right now, remember: you don't have to have the answers.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is, "I'm here, you don't have to do this alone."

Connection deals in quiet ways, and we're here to help: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

02/25/2026

Confidence isn’t about having it all together.

It’s about trusting yourself enough to be real - and that’s something you don’t have to build alone.

Family isn't always defined by who you're related to; sometimes it's the people who show up.The ones who listen without ...
02/16/2026

Family isn't always defined by who you're related to; sometimes it's the people who show up.

The ones who listen without fixing.
The ones who make space for you to be yourself.

This Family Day, we honour all forms of family - chosen, biological and everything in between.

Connection comes in many shapes, and all of them matter.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and as a holiday that often centres itself around romantic love, we wanted to ...
02/13/2026

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and as a holiday that often centres itself around romantic love, we wanted to remind you that love is so much bigger than that.

It's friendship.
It's self-compassion.
It's feeling safe with someone.
It's learning how to care for yourself with patience and kindness.

No matter your relationship status, you deserve love that feels steady, respectful and real - especially with yourself.

Need some help getting there? Let's talk: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

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2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2B7Z5

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(613) 722-2225

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About The Counselling Group

The Counselling Group

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.

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