The Hive YXE

03/30/2026

“I am the black sheep.

Chronically wondering why I felt like I was watching my family from the outside, why my feelings weren’t reciprocated and views weren’t welcome.

I know I am loveable, good, worthy. But the years of starving were starting to harden parts of me that I knew I wanted soft for future me, my future kids.

No one told me what it would be like to go from feeling alone in a home filled with strangers, to walking alone through some of the hardest moments of my life.

Then again, who would know or would be there to warn me, from what I’ve seen of black sheep’s they are busy making sure their own families don’t feel this way.”

-Anonymous

03/28/2026

Something that isn’t talked about is the priority change and loneliness that occurs postpartum and continues into parenthood.

Both partners struggle- but I’ve had a lot of men come in for couples counselling and we have explore this experience in depth.

In truth- it happened in my own marriage too. Parenthood took us by storm, and although I love my husband- he is my person- at the time I didn’t have perspective & I wasn’t prepared.

I prioritized our son, we were sleep deprived and I was wildly insecure about my ability to keep my baby alive haha (I laugh now only because he’s ten and still kicking). This resulted in my husband and our relationship falling to the wayside. When the newborn haze cleared we repatched and repaired- but honestly I didn’t know the full extent of the impact until after the birth of our third.

Fast forward 7 years:

We co-slept and our six month old was a mover and a shaker at night, so my husband and I laid along opposite sides of the bed to corner our baby in. One night he said it, “I feel like the dog who lays at the end of the bed”. My heart broke. He was right, the baby was first and his needs, our relationships needs- came last.

Thankfully we have rekindled and repaired and are stronger than ever- but I used this experience to gain perspective and compassion into a demographic that is underserved during an era of life that is focused on the mom and the baby.

If you’re a father, a partner, a man, who is feeling left out, alone, excluded and deprioritized- please know that our couples counselling has been tailored to serve you. Our approach to couples counselling is fair and unbiased- but also mindful of how impactful parenthood is on connection- and how hurtful and isolating it can be as a father.

I’d love to support you and your relationship.

- Rachel

03/28/2026

Just a friendly reminder !

03/27/2026

“I don’t understand why I responded this way”

Chances are it has very little to do with right now- and a lot to do with what you’ve experienced.

Everything traumatic or hard in your life, if undealt with, sits as a weight in a backpack you carry through life. When you stumble it all come falling on top of you. Cherry on top? Your body remembers every time you’ve tumbled.

Processing experiences is way different than accepting them.

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03/24/2026

Why hello there 💛

It’s been a while since I’ve reintroduced myself and shared an update on the clinic, so here we go.

I’m Rachel, the owner behind The Hive. I’ve been in private practice for about 5 years now, and truly, I’ve loved every minute of it.

The Hive really took off while I was on mat leave from my full-time counselling role. That season of life was rooted in one thing: wanting to better support mothers with young children at home, because I was right there too.

Since then, The Hive has grown into something really special.

We’ve hosted warm meal nights in the core neighbourhood, donated to the food bank at Thanksgiving, and in 2025 especially, we had a big year.

We welcomed additional counsellors and a doula into the clinic, supported many families through pregnancy and postpartum, took part in perinatal events, and helped hundreds of people feel better in their lives, their relationships, and within themselves.

And along the way, I learned a lot.

Growing a practice is beautiful, but it’s also a juggling act. A constant learning curve. And through all of it, one thing became very clear:

I deeply love this work.

At my core, I’m a realist as a counsellor. I believe in meeting people where they’re at and offering support that actually fits their lives, not a one size fits all approach.

But as the business grew, so did the admin, the responsibility, and the question:

What is The Hive meant to be?

So with that in mind, I’ve made the decision to scale back and return to our roots, a stronger focus on counselling and accessible care.

As of May 1st, The Hive will be saying a heartfelt farewell to two incredible humans:
Melissa, our wonderful doula
Chaylane, our compassionate addictions counsellor

We are so grateful for everything they’ve brought to the clinic, and I’m genuinely excited to see the impact they continue to make in our community. This isn’t goodbye, just a shift, and I know our paths will cross again.

As I reset and re-center, my focus is this:

Bridging the gap in care.

For those who can’t easily leave home.
For those juggling work and family.
For those who feel priced out of support.

Spring is naturally a time of change and growth. A chance to reset, reflect, and move forward in a way that feels more aligned.

With that in mind, I want to make it easier for people to access support during this season, especially for those who face barriers to getting in.

As always, I will continue offering sliding scale sessions for those without benefits (and for those who have used their benefits at the clinic).

Thank you, truly, for following along, sharing, supporting, and trusting The Hive with your stories.

It means more than I can put into words.

💛 Rachel

03/24/2026

Favourite part of a first session:

The sigh of relief. The deep relief when a client realizes they have found a safe space to speak and heal.

If you’re wanting to have a weight off shoulders- give us a try. 306-514-8796

03/24/2026

I love the work that I do- I love supporting couples in achieving their personal goals and relationship goals.

Working with couples from all walks of life and in any stage of their relationship- I help both partners understand patterns of behaviour, intercept conflict, repair and strengthen.

Sound tempting? I offer free phone consults so you can get to know me- before trusting me with your relationship !

Hello@thehiveyxe.com

03/22/2026

03/21/2026

People often think starting therapy has to happen at some big dramatic moment.

Like everything has to completely fall apart first.

But honestly… most people start therapy on a random Tuesday when they’re just tired of feeling the same way over and over again.

Tired of the same arguments.
Tired of the stress sitting in their chest.
Tired of feeling stuck.

There isn’t a “perfect” time to start therapy.

Just moments where you decide something in your life deserves a little more care and attention.

And those moments happen every day.

🐝

03/19/2026

I LOVE working with couples where one or more is nuerodiverse.

As a late life diagnosis ADHD-er married to another, it feels like the trifecta of my life, skills and education.

I bring lived experience, counselling education and ADHD coaching into session to help with understanding, growth, repair, healing and SO MUCH more!

03/19/2026

A lot of men walk into counselling carrying something heavy:

The feeling that no matter what they do… it’s not enough.

They’re trying to provide.
Trying to show up for their kids.
Trying to keep the relationship together.

But somehow it still feels like they’re the problem.

So they get quiet.
They shut down.
Or they start believing the story that they’re just not good at being a partner or a dad.

Here’s the thing though.

Most men were never actually taught how to talk about stress, emotions, or relationship conflict in a healthy way. They were just expected to figure it out.

Counselling isn’t about blaming you.

It’s about learning tools so you don’t have to keep carrying everything alone.

You’re not broken.
You’re just trying to do a really hard job without a manual.

🐝