Connected Counselling Services

12/22/2025

Well hello there! Today, I (Adrienne!) am celebrating the first day where the nights begin to get a little shorter every day, and the days- just a little longer- bringing with them the promise of light n brightness and future warmth.

Until then, it’s time for hunkering down, a slower pace, and Hygge, a Danish concept I try to embrace in winter that involves creating cozy, warm comforting vibes (mostly inside for me hah!). It’s time for ideas to percolate, inner growth & planning to unfold, and a slow steady pace. A human hibernation in as many ways as I can manage, given that the modern world demands so, so much from us.

That said, others on the team are happily snowboarding down mountains; making snow forts with their kids; cooking or baking up a storm; wrapping presents; travelling to be with family; or lighting the menorah. There’s so much that can bring peace and joy throughout the season- not everyone gets to- or wants to be- a winter sloth like me 🦥 !

From all of us at CCS to all of you, we wish you a happy and fulfilling Holiday season, filled with your personal favourite winter adventures, comforts, and pleasures!
🕯️ 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎🕯️

*Canva collage by Alora!! 😎

12/15/2025

Welcome to your week, and happy Monday!

Exciting news! One of our interns, Jenn Remus, is graduating with her MSW from the University of Windsor- and we are delighted to share that she’s sticking around with Connected Counselling Services!

Jenn brings specialised training in supporting people navigating mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and relapse prevention, all through a trauma-informed lens. She will be working out of 1035 O’Brien Street office in Renfrew, and we are truly excited to welcome her to the CCS team in this new role!!

Throughout her placement, Jenn has shown warmth, thoughtfulness, and strong clinical instincts, and we’ve received such positive feedback from the clients she has supported. Her dedication to compassionate, evidence-based practice has already had a meaningful impact, and we know she will continue to grow and shine in her work.

Please join us in celebrating Jenn as she steps into this next chapter. We are thrilled she is staying with us, and we just know that she will continue to offer outstanding care to the Renfrew community!

To book in with Jenn in Renfrew reach out by phone or text today at 613 585-3834, email us at connectedcounsellingservices@proton.me or book online at https://connectedcounsellingservices.janeapp.com/locations/renfrew/book #/staff_member/39

Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke, Ontario, offers professional psychotherapy and social work. Our expert team helps individuals, couples, and families with mental health, relationship challenges, trauma, and intimacy concerns in a compassionate environment

12/12/2025

In case any of you needed proof that I am not using AI to write these posts, I am naming today Appreciation Friday even though it isn’t catchy. I think of myself as a nonconformist, so this tracks 😂

This Appreciation Friday I’d like to express my deep gratitude for Dave, Darren, Dante and Matt- and their leader, Denis, in the middle- five hardworking men who have been busy planning for, tearing down and reconstructing various parts of 421 Boundary Road, our future home. People in their industry do very important and often highly unpleasant work- work we never think about but that we rely on every day. This deserves to be recognized.

Thank you to this crew, for showing up with focus and skill, for being painstaking with the details, and making the whole process as painless as possible. You are helping to lay the foundation and build Connected Counselling Services’s future, in a very tangible way!

12/10/2025

Howdy followers! One of my (Adrienne’s) neurodivergent traits is that I move through DEEP phases of learning and full-on engagement with my special interests. My latest one is POTTERY - and when I’m excited about something, I love to share it with people I love!

So, for the holidays, some of our team got down and dirty playing with clay at bumpyroadsstudio. It was messy, creative, grounding, and such a fun way to close out the year together.

I love how each of our team members’ creations matches something about their personality!!

I highly recommend Bumpy Roads for those of you who are looking to play with clay- there are still a few spots available for winter 2026 classes and workshops! Click here to explore what’s on offer: https://bumpyroadsstudio.com/pages/classes-workshops

What’s your current special interest?? Share it down below 👇

12/04/2025

Hello friendly ! Adrienne here! Sorry to tag all of you (I hate it when people do that to me hahah) but we have some very important & exciting news that I’ve been eager to share…after a long and thorough search, I have finally found our Clinic’s *forever home* at 421 Boundary Rd. here in Pembroke, ON👏🥂🎉🥳 We hope to move in in late winter, 2026.

We are always aiming for the best and most welcoming client experience and I don’t think this space will disappoint. 421 Boundary will be more accommodating of diverse client needs, will have more rooms, be more child friendly, and is located in a quieter neighbourhood- with parking! We couldn’t be more thrilled!

Little did I know that my FABULOUS realtor Christine Hall and I would become FAMOUS on Google maps! Check us out 👀

What I am secretly the most excited about is adding more plants and decorating 🪴🪴🪴 in order to make the place feel calming, serene but also inspiring. Everyone deserves a gorgeous place to get support & heal ❤️🧡💛💚💜🩷🩵🤎🖤🤍🩶

More to come in future posts- I’m eager to show you the progress on renovations to the Clinic as it unfolds… let us know what you think 👇

To book in with one of our therapists, reach out by phone or text today at 613 585-3834, email us at connectedcounsellingservices@proton.me or book online at https://connectedcounsellingservices.janeapp.com/

12/03/2025

Stay tuned for some exciting news from Connected Counselling Services….

To book in with one of our therapists reach out by phone or text today at 613 585-3834, email us at connectedcounsellingservices@proton.me or book online at https://connectedcounsellingservices.janeapp.com/

11/18/2025

Hello friendly followers! I hope you’re all having a cozy scrolling sesh 🩷

If you’ve been curious about trying EMDR or are looking for trauma-informed therapy from the comfort of home, we’re thrilled to share that Erin Rickli is now booking virtual EMDR sessions!

At Connected Counselling, we feel proud when our therapists complete advanced trainings- because it means our clients benefit from more skilled, effective support. Our whole team is committed to the highest standards of training and professional development, and Erin’s choice of EMDR training reflects that dedication.

We’re so proud of her hard work and excited for the healing this will bring to clients across Ontario.

11/15/2025

Happy crisp November Saturday! 🌬️🧣🧦🧤

We are very happy to welcome Jess Lemke as the newest member of our administrative support team at Connected Counselling!

Jess has a warm, organized presence, and she helps keep our clinic running smoothly while ensuring clients feel supported from the moment they reach out. With a Bachelor of Social Work and a strong background in administrative support, she brings a delightful blend of compassion and practical skill to her role. Jess is known for her open-mindedness, genuine care, and her willingness to help both clients and colleagues feel grounded and welcomed. We love having her around!

Outside the clinic, Jess loves peaceful nature walks with her dog, crocheting, getting lost in a good book, and unwinding with a little reality Tv.

So glad you’re with us, Jess!

11/13/2025

Join me on November 26 from 6-8 PM, to learn more about how to plan for and manage a deployment. The focus will be on managing as part of a couple/relationship as well as families with children 🩷

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11/10/2025

Hello and happy ❄️snowy❄️ Monday to you all! Today is the perfect day to welcome Kevin, the newest therapist to join the Connected Counselling Services team- and an avid skier and snowboarder!

Kevin is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who combines a unique blend of experience in education and outdoor leadership with therapy. He’s spent over a decade supporting youth and adults- and brings a calm, grounded energy into his therapy work with couples and individuals. His approach is practical, relational, and trauma informed, helping teens, adults, and couples find momentum when life feels stuck.

A whitewater canoe guide, ski and snowboard instructor, and Certified Ontario Teacher, Kevin understands the power of movement, mindset, and connection in creating change.

He offers in-person and virtual sessions and is currently accepting new clients for December- book your free 15-minute consult today to see if it’s a good fit! Reach out by phone or text today at 613 585-3834, email us at connectedcounsellingservices@proton.me or book online at https://connectedcounsellingservices.janeapp.com/locations/pembroke-location/book #/staff_member/41.

10/23/2025

Hello friendly followers! Happy fall to you all!🍂🍁🪾🍁🍂

Direct billing can make the difference between being able to access therapy or not- and we take accessibility seriously! That’s why we’re excited to announce that if you have extended health insurance coverage under Canada Life, including the PSHCP plan, we are now able to offer direct billing for sessions with several of our senior therapists (MSW and RP).

The downside is- at this time, sessions with RP (Qualifying) therapists still need to be paid upfront and submitted for reimbursement. While this 👎🏻 rule is set by insurers (not us), we’re hopeful that options will continue to expand in the future!

We’ll keep working to add more insurers to our direct billing program as our practice continues to grow. Less paperwork and faster processing = Happy clients!

If you’re curious whether you qualify, or to get booked in, give us a call or text us at 613 585-3834. Our friendly admin Alora is always glad to help!

09/25/2025

This is Erin Nicholson, RP (qualifying), a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Intern Therapist from Yorkville University, who joined our team this fall!

Erin is neurodivergent-affirming, has a gift for connecting with children, teens, and young adults, and she’s passionate about helping clients who are adjusting to new diagnoses, navigating mental health for the first time, or wanting to build resilience and a stronger sense of agency. She’s also a parent and community volunteer- and like me (Adrienne), she’s a “plant person” 🌿🌼:)

We’re offering low-fee ($60 or less) and no-fee therapy sessions with Erin while she completes her internship with us. Erin will be here through the fall and into winter 2026, and is eager to support clients in creating meaningful change!

If you want to book in, I don’t blame you! Here’s how to do just that:
📞 Call or text: 613-585-3834
🌐 Book online: https://connectedcounsellingservices.janeapp.com/locations/pembroke-location/book #/staff_member/38
📧 Email: connectedcounsellingservices@proton.me