Burke Counselling and Consulting

03/01/2026

Believe it or not, my goal is to have you heal as soon as you are ready. I LOVE when clients feel so good they don’t feel a need to rebook. After that, it’s book as needed! It’s different here at Burke Counselling.

03/01/2026

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a rapid, creative, evidence based therapy that can be life changing for people. My practice focuses on this modality because I don’t believe you should be in therapy for years.

03/01/2026

Oh hey! It’s me!

03/01/2026

When I left AHS, my goal was to create a different experience for clients. One that felt authentic, comfortable and not like typical therapy. I love what I have created. Therapy should feel safe, comfortable & non judgmental.

03/01/2026

Most people think therapy has to take years. With Accelerated Resolution Therapy, we aim for major shifts in 1-5 sessions. On average I see clients for 3-4 ART sessions. It’s evidence based, rapid, creative and trusted. Learn more at burkecounselling.ca

02/28/2026

Yep. Revamping the Instagram!

02/01/2026

Impulsively started a “little” office reno (random Monday idea, Saturday execution… ADHD things. IYKYK).

Husband did the floors + helped paint. Friends accidentally got recruited. I provided vibes, random DIY ideas, and poor planning.

It wasn’t thought out. It wasn’t budgeted properly. It was messy.
It took way longer than planned. Don’t zoom in or look too close at anything.

But it does look better though… am I right? 😅🛠️✨

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

01/24/2026

ADHD is one of the most misunderstood disorders in our society.

Unless you’ve taken time to learn about it through evidence-based research and reputable experts, most people truly don’t “get it.” Unfortunately, society has run with the notion that “everyone has it,” “they’ll manage” or “meds are bad.”

Even many GPs will openly admit they don’t receive enough training on ADHD. This contributes to countless people being missed, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed.

I’ve worked with teens and adults for 18 years, and the level of impairment and struggle I see in individuals who are undiagnosed or unsupported is staggering.

ADHD can impact:
• Self-worth & shame (feeling lazy, “not good enough,” or like something is wrong with you)
• School & work performance
• Friendships & relationships
• Emotional regulation & impulsivity
• Anxiety & depression
• Addiction & risky coping strategies

If consequences fixed ADHD, it wouldn’t exist. ADHD has been around far longer than most people realize. What grows instead is often low self-worth, shame, anxiety, disconnection, and coping behaviours that can become destructive.

I’m currently finishing my course to become an ADHD Educator / Clinical Provider, and I deep-dive into ADHD education daily through articles, professional training, and podcasts.

I’d love to share a few excellent podcasts and resources for anyone wanting to better understand ADHD whether it’s for yourself, your child, or someone you love.

Because truly…knowledge is power.

**Dr. Russell Barkley - One of the most respected ADHD researchers/educators.**

PODCASTS:

1) Ologies – ADHD episodes (easy listen)- Dr Russell Barkley

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ologies-with-alie-ward/id1278815517?i=1000742534105

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ologies-with-alie-ward/id1278815517?i=1000742535318

2) ADHD Experts Podcast (ADDitude Magazine)

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/adhd-experts-podcast/id668174671?i=1000732796133

WEBSITES:

ADDitude Magazine website
https://www.additudemag.com/

CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD)
https://chadd.org/

CADDAC (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance)
https://caddac.ca/

Podcast Episode · Ologies with Alie Ward · 2025-12-24 · 1h 40m