Kingsway Counselling & Wellness

04/28/2026

What if feeling like you’ve “lost yourself” didn’t happen all at once?

Sometimes it begins in the quiet moments of pushing through. Meeting demands, carrying too much, and telling yourself you’ll rest when things settle down. But when stress becomes chronic, running on empty can begin to affect more than energy levels. It can touch your mood, your concentration, your relationships, and even your sense of connection to yourself.

Over time, burnout can sometimes deepen into something heavier. What first feels like exhaustion or emotional depletion may begin to look more like hopelessness, numbness, withdrawal, or a loss of interest in things that once mattered. In some cases, burnout can lead into depression.

Recognizing that isn’t about self-diagnosing or assuming the worst. It’s about honouring when prolonged overwhelm may be taking a deeper toll than you realized.

If any part of this feels familiar, support can begin with noticing. For those looking to explore burnout more deeply, Richard offers support for those navigating stress, burnout, and overwhelm.

04/27/2026

Life isn’t always straightforward, and relationships can be tricky. Stephanie offers individual sessions (10+) and couples sessions, alongside EMDR, to help you navigate challenges and find a little more clarity and connection.

She has also opened up her availability starting this week, offering more flexibility to fit your schedule.

Visit www.kingswaycounselling.ca to book your session today.

Welcome! Please call 506-609-4752 or email support@kingswaycounselling.ca if you need assistance booking a session or finding the right match for you. All therapists offer virtual & in-person appointments.

04/23/2026

What actually happens in an EMDR session?

It’s not as overwhelming as it might sound.
EMDR is a structured, supportive process made up of small, intentional steps.

In this video, Stephanie walks through one part of that process called bilateral stimulation and how techniques like tapers can help.

EMDR isn’t about rushing through something intense. It’s about allowing your nervous system time to settle, at its own pace.

If you’ve been curious whether EMDR is a good fit for you, Stephanie offers free 15 minute consultations. Visit our website at www.kingswaycounselling.ca to learn more.

04/22/2026

Looking for a more flexible way to access support?

Sherry Wagner offers virtual counselling sessions every Wednesday, making it easier to prioritize your mental health wherever you are. Connect from the comfort of your home, skip the commute, and fit therapy into your schedule in a way that works for you.

Virtual sessions can be especially helpful for those with busy routines, mobility challenges, or anyone who simply feels more at ease in their own space. Sherry provides a warm, trauma-informed approach, supporting individuals (10+), couples, and families through life’s challenges with care and understanding.

We believe getting help should feel manageable, which is why our care is accessible, supportive, and centered around you.

We’re here when you’re ready to take the next step. To book an appointment, visit our website to find a time that works for you: www.kingswaycounselling.ca

04/20/2026

Shelby supports individuals navigating infertility, postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety with care, honesty, and compassion.

Whether you’re carrying quiet grief, constant worry, emotional exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner, Shelby offers a safe space to talk about what you’re experiencing without judgment.

Schedule a session with Shelby today by visiting www.kingswaycounselling.ca

Welcome! Please call 506-609-4752 or email support@kingswaycounselling.ca if you need assistance booking a session or finding the right match for you. All therapists offer virtual & in-person appointments.

04/17/2026

This is a pattern we notice right away in therapy, but one that you may miss.

It’s not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because it’s often something we learn to do to protect ourselves emotionally. You might find yourself minimizing what you feel, trying to be “easy going,” or holding things in without realizing it. Over time, that can become second nature.

Often times, these patterns are signs that we’ve been carrying more than it feels like we can hold alone. If this feels familiar to you, our clinicians are here to support you when you’re ready.

To book a session, visit our website: www.kingswaycounselling.ca

04/16/2026

There’s often an expectation that spring should feel lighter, easier, or more motivating, but mental health doesn’t automatically shift with the seasons. Sometimes your body is still carrying what winter asked of it, and that’s okay. We all move through life at our own pace, even when everything around us is changing.

Do you feel aligned with the season, or are you moving through your own?

04/14/2026

Just because it’s not visible doesn’t mean it’s not there.

A reminder for today that not everything you’re going through is visible to others, but that doesn’t make it any less real. If things ever feel like too much to carry alone, we’re here if you need someone to talk to.

Save this for the days you need it.

04/13/2026

Danielle offers counselling in both French and English, supporting children (ages 4+), adolescents, and adults with a thoughtful, client-centred approach. She meets each person where they are and in the language they feel most comfortable.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, emotional regulation, or life transitions, she provides a calm, supportive space to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

To book a session or learn more about working with Danielle, visit our website at www.kingswaycounselling.ca

Welcome! Please call 506-609-4752 or email support@kingswaycounselling.ca if you need assistance booking a session or finding the right match for you. All therapists offer virtual & in-person appointments.

04/09/2026

Sometimes when life feels overwhelming, it’s not just our thoughts or emotions that are impacted, but the way our days unfold.

The routines that once felt simple can feel harder to manage. Tasks can take more energy. Things that used to feel automatic might start to feel out of reach.

While counselling offers space to explore what’s happening internally, occupational therapy looks at how those experiences are showing up in your day-to-day life. Together, we focus on real-life strategies and take the time to find what feels supportive, manageable, and sustainable for you.

In this week’s Thrive Thursday, Janelle shares more about how OT can help you navigate your everyday.

If occupational therapy feels like the right next step for you, you’re welcome to book a session online by visiting our website.

www.kingswaycounselling.ca

04/07/2026

Health isn’t always something we can see.

It’s not just the routines we keep or the ways we care for our physical bodies. It’s also how we’re feeling beneath the surface, how we move through our day-to-day lives, and the ways we manage stress, energy, and the demands around us.

On World Health Day, it can be a gentle reminder that mental, emotional, and functional wellbeing are all connected. That taking care of yourself might look like slowing down, reaching out, creating supportive routines, or finding new ways to navigate what’s been feeling difficult.

There’s no one way to “be healthy.” Sometimes, figuring out what that looks like for you can feel unclear or overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate that on your own.

We’re here to support you in a way that feels meaningful and sustainable for your life, whether that's through counselling or occupational therapy.

If you'd like to learn more or explore what support could look like for you, visit www.kingswaycounselling.ca.

04/06/2026

It’s not always the big, obvious moments that tell us a child is struggling. Sometimes it’s the quieter shifts that are easy to second guess. Meltdowns, frustration, or overwhelm that seem bigger than the moment, more irritability or low energy, changes in routines, or behaviour that doesn’t quite make sense to you.

These moments can feel confusing, especially when you’re trying your best to understand what your child needs. Often, these behaviours aren’t random and are a form of communication, even if it’s not immediately clear what they’re trying to say.

This doesn’t mean something is wrong. It might simply mean your child needs a little extra support and space to work through what they’re feeling.

At Kingsway Counselling, our clinicians support children through play, connection, and gentle guidance, while also helping parents make sense of what they’re seeing.

If you’ve been noticing some of these shifts, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. If you’re ready to take that first step, visit our website to book a session.

www.kingswaycounselling.ca