Citizens' Counselling Centre

03/10/2026

03/08/2026

What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)? Is it effective in improving lives? How does it work?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by interrogating and uprooting negative or irrational beliefs. Considered a "solutions-oriented" form of talk therapy, CBT rests on the idea that thoughts and perce...

03/05/2026

This may be a great time for some self-reflection. Our waitlist is short right now.

03/01/2026

Research is showing that four to five 30-minute high-intensity exercise sessions per week will help your mental health more than many other treatments.
Some helpful tips for working with anxiety and/or depression:
• Start small
• Find an activity you enjoy
• Make exercise a habit
• Set realistic goals
• Reward yourself
• Don’t give up

A large new study looks at how exercise can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

02/24/2026

02/15/2026

“We asked, ‘What happens when people move from reflection to intentional action?’”

Amid ongoing social, governmental, and climate crises, small values-driven actions help to keep us afloat.

02/15/2026

Relationships of all kinds need intention and attention to be fulfilling.

Learn how small, meaningful rituals of connection help couples build trust, stay close, and keep love strong over time.

02/14/2026

What if love is not best understood as a language? An alternative view may offer partners multiple ways to show care, that may be more helpful.

Lasting relationships need variety, responsiveness, and nourishment, not just fluency in a single love language.