Some of the things that motivated me, and continue to motivate me, to pursue this path.

For therapists searching for a clinical supervisor, this can be hard! Let’s look at factors to help clarify the process.

Understanding how Zoom fatigue can show up in the counselling context and exploring strategies to mitigate its effects.

An unexpected client death leaves this counsellor trying to process a loss, so very difficult to comprehend.

The changing counselling landscape has also witnessed an uptick in multitasking during counselling appointments. We explore that here, without judgement.

An in-depth look at the relatively uncommon problem of client exploitation by therapists. Next steps for accessing help are also discussed.

I revisit this topic 12 years later and in the process learn that teaching others how to find a therapist and finding one myself are two very different experiences.

Counsellors have their own life issues: it’s part of being human. What does this mean for counselling clients?

Reasons for counsellor absences with some possible benefits for clients too.

Why counsellors get into the profession, including the qualities that can help them be of service to clients.

When your therapist suggests that your counselling end: why this can happen and what to do next.

A social worker is surprised to find herself ‘suddenly’ mid-career.

Pathways to becoming a counsellor in British Columbia.

Is wondering about your counsellor’s life outside the therapy office just a question of curiosity? At the heart of this question are some deeper ones.

When you help people for a living, it can be difficult to ask for help.