Onyx Counselling & Psychology

11/24/2025

The holidays are nearly here, and our schedule fills quickly in November and December. Many of you reach out this time of year; routines shift, emotions run high, and benefits are often used before they renew in January.

Translation: fewer openings, faster. 😬

If therapy is part of your winter care, please book ahead so your spot is reserved. We recommend scheduling your next 2 to 3 sessions now; pick times you can keep; add reminders; consider virtual if roads are icy. If you are flexible, ask us to add you to the waitlist so we can tuck you in when a spot opens.

A little community care helps everyone. If your plans change, reschedule as early as you can; late cancellations and no shows make it harder for someone else to access support, especially right now.

Ready to secure your time with us? Book now. ☕️

11/20/2025

Today is National Child Day. It honors the rights and welfare of children; safety, education, health, and the chance to play and grow. Mental health is part of that picture. When we care for a child’s emotional world, we protect their learning, their relationships, and their sense of self. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Children experience stress, grief, and worry just like adults, only with smaller toolkits. Early support builds lifelong skills; naming feelings, calming a busy body, problem solving, and asking for help. Therapy can look like play based sessions, kid friendly CBT skills, and parent coaching so support continues at home and school.

Consider reaching out if you notice any of the following for more than a couple of weeks. Big mood swings, frequent tummy aches or headaches, trouble sleeping, ongoing worries, withdrawal from friends, school resistance, meltdowns that feel stuck, or harsh self talk. You know your child best; if something feels off, it is okay to get curious and get help. Therapy is not about fixing a child, it is about giving them a village and skills that grow with them.

If your child could use support, we are here to help you take the next step together. Send us a message or call to book a session. 🫶

11/18/2025

Today is National Grief and Bereavement Day — a reminder that grief deserves space, not silence. Therapy can help you navigate loss with support instead of isolation.

🌿 Safe expression.
🫶 Normalizing the process.
🌱 Learning healthy coping.
🤍 Finding meaning again.

You don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here when you’re ready to talk.

11/12/2025

SAD ≠ sad. Wait—what? 🤨

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a seasonal pattern of depression, not just the “winter blues.” It can bring low mood, heavy mornings, and low energy for weeks. If this sounds familiar, support helps. We’re here. Send a message or book a session. 🍂

11/10/2025

Onyx will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day as we take time to reflect and remember. Lest we forget. ❤️

11/08/2025

11/07/2025

Meet Sarah Squires, a Registered Provisional Psychologist here at Onyx. 🌿⁠
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Sarah supports adults and couples with relationships, intimacy, attachment, emotional regulation, and trauma. Using EFT, Gottman methods, and mindfulness, she blends compassion with practical strategies for healing. 💫⁠
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Book a session with Sarah today!⁠
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11/06/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, a reminder to check in with yourself and name what you are carrying. Noticing stress matters! It helps you catch tension earlier, choose support sooner, and treat yourself with more kindness.

One tiny but mighty helper we love: stress balls and fidget toys. 🧸

They are NOT just for kids. Squeeze and release gives your nervous system a safe outlet: it lowers muscle tension, and anchors a busy mind so you can refocus. Used regularly, these tools support short term relief and build long term consistency in how you manage emotions.

Try it today. Inhale as you squeeze; exhale as you release for 5 to 10 rounds. Keep one at your desk, one in your bag, and one by the couch. Rotate textures so your brain stays engaged, and clean them weekly.

Got a favourite fidget toy? Tell us below. Follow for more gentle tools that actually help. 🤎

11/05/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, a reminder to check in with yourself and name what you are carrying. Noticing stress matters! It helps you catch tension earlier, choose support sooner, and treat yourself with more kindness.

One tiny but mighty helper we love: stress balls and fidget toys. 🧸

They are NOT just for kids. Squeeze and release gives your nervous system a safe outlet: it lowers muscle tension, and anchors a busy mind so you can refocus. Used regularly, these tools support short term relief and build long term consistency in how you manage emotions.

Try it today. Inhale as you squeeze; exhale as you release for 5 to 10 rounds. Keep one at your desk, one in your bag, and one by the couch. Rotate textures so your brain stays engaged, and clean them weekly.

Got a favourite fidget toy? Tell us below. Follow for more gentle tools that actually help. 🤎