The Counselling Group

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

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

February can feel tender.Cold days. Heavy feelings. Big emotions.If you're finding this month harder than expected, paus...
02/10/2026

February can feel tender.

Cold days. Heavy feelings. Big emotions.

If you're finding this month harder than expected, pause here.
You don't need to be "doing more" or to be "stronger".

You're allowed to need support, and you don't have to wait until things get worse to reach out: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

Confidence isn't always bold or outgoing.Sometimes it's quiet.Sometimes it's choosing yourself.Sometimes it's setting a ...
02/05/2026

Confidence isn't always bold or outgoing.
Sometimes it's quiet.
Sometimes it's choosing yourself.
Sometimes it's setting a boundary - or asking for help.

Real confidence grows when you trust yourself enough to be honest about what you need.

That kind of confidence can be learned, and we're here to help: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

A new year often brings big questions:What do I want next?Why do I feel stuck?How can I better understand myself?Do I ne...
01/28/2026

A new year often brings big questions:
What do I want next?
Why do I feel stuck?
How can I better understand myself?
Do I need a psychoeducational assessment to do better in school?

Sometimes, the first step towards change is clarity.

Our psychological services and psychometric assessments can help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and behaviours - so you can make decisions that align with who you are and where you want to go.

Whether you're navigating stress, career uncertainty or personal growth, gaining insight into your patterns can be the foundation for meaningful change.

You don't have to figure it out alone. Let's start by understanding you: https://heyor.ca/Yrtwhg

Instead of asking, "What do I want to achieve this year?" try asking, "What do I want to nurture this year?"What relatio...
01/23/2026

Instead of asking, "What do I want to achieve this year?" try asking, "What do I want to nurture this year?"

What relationships, habits or feelings are worth tending to?
Growth isn't about reinventing yourself, it's about watering what's already within.

🌱 Start there. And if you need help finding where to start, we're here: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

01/22/2026

Teamwork makes support stronger 💙

On Day, our Youth Mental Health Walk-in Clinic team dropped by Jewish Family Services of Ottawa to chat about collaboration, connection, and how we can better serve youth together.

Thanks for having us, JFS! 🙌

Change isn't always dramatic, sometimes it's quiet; an inner shift that no one else can see yet.You might not have every...
01/15/2026

Change isn't always dramatic, sometimes it's quiet; an inner shift that no one else can see yet.

You might not have everything figured out right now.
That's okay. Growth takes time and clarity comes in pieces.

The goal isn't to control what's changing, it's to stay kind to yourself while it does.

If being kind to yourself feels hard right now, we're here to listen: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Resolutions tell us what to do, intentions remind us how we want to feel.You can keep your goals, but try pairing them w...
01/09/2026

Resolutions tell us what to do, intentions remind us how we want to feel.

You can keep your goals, but try pairing them with gentler intentions:

"I want to exercise more" ➡️ "I want to feel strong in my body"
"I want to save money" ➡️ "I want to feel more secure and steady"
"I want to be more productive" ➡️ "I want to feel more focused and fulfilled"

Intentions turn self-improvement into self-connection.

Let's turns your resolutions into intentions together: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Big goals don't require big leaps; they require consistency. Research shows that change sticks when we start small: one ...
01/06/2026

Big goals don't require big leaps; they require consistency.

Research shows that change sticks when we start small: one new habit, one new boundary, one small promise kept to ourselves.

Your brain learns through repetition, not perfection.
Every little step you take wires in confidence, resilience and self-trust.

Progress isn't about speed, it's about direction.

Need help mapping those small steps? Let's talk: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Every January, we're told it's time to "start fresh."To set goals, make changes and become new.But maybe this year, you ...
01/01/2026

Every January, we're told it's time to "start fresh."
To set goals, make changes and become new.

But maybe this year, you don't need a new you.
Maybe you just need more you.

More compassion, more presence and more moments that feel like peace.

You don't have to transform everything to move forward - you just have to keep showing up.

If you need help finding out how to show up for yourself, we can help: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

As 2025 comes to a close, it's tempting to rush into resolutions or focus on what didn't get done. Pause instead.Take a ...
12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, it's tempting to rush into resolutions or focus on what didn't get done.

Pause instead.
Take a moment to notice how far you've come.
The small wins. The quiet growth. The resilience it took to just keep going.

You've made it through another year of learning, changing and showing up, and that deserves to be acknowledged.

We're here for you in 2026: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

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2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON
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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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