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Mental health awareness has grown rapidly in recent years. Terms like trauma, triggers, gaslighting, and intrusive thoughts are now part of everyday conversation. For many people, this language has been empowering. It has helped name experiences that once felt confusing, isolating, or deeply personal. But there is a quieter downside that often goes unnoticed. When [...]

Many people come to therapy because they want change. They want to respond differently, feel less overwhelmed, improve relationships, or move forward in areas where they feel stuck. Often, there is an underlying belief that change will come from being harder on oneself. From pushing more, judging mistakes more harshly, or applying more pressure to [...]

In many relational contexts, control is frequently mistaken for care. Monitoring tone, managing outcomes, anticipating reactions, or carefully shaping conversations are often framed as efforts to protect connection. These behaviors can appear responsible, attentive, or emotionally invested. Culturally, we are taught that relationships thrive when they are managed correctly. When conflict arises or closeness feels [...]

Clinical supervision is not an optional add-on in psychotherapy. It is a core component of responsible, ethical, and effective practice. Whether you are an early-career therapist or a senior clinician, regular supervision ensures that the therapeutic work you offer remains aligned with the highest standards of care. Clinics place strong emphasis on ongoing supervision, recognizing [...]

Every relationship goes through challenging seasons. Even partners who care deeply for each other can find themselves drifting apart, struggling to speak kindly, or feeling as if they are living separate emotional lives. Across Ontario, many couples seek counselling when conversations feel difficult, trust feels fragile, or connection no longer comes as naturally as it [...]

Mental health is a universal concern, yet men and women often experience psychological challenges differently due to a combination of biological, social, and cultural factors. Understanding these differences is critical for providing effective, individualized therapy. Gender-specific considerations allow mental health professionals to tailor interventions, improve outcomes, and support long-term emotional well-being. Unique Mental Health Considerations [...]

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. It is a natural human response to stress and uncertainty. But when anxiety begins to take over, when worry, tension, or restlessness start to affect your sleep, work, or relationships, it may be time to take a closer look at what is happening. Anxiety can appear in many [...]

Chronic pain is more than a physical experience. It can affect mood, focus, relationships, and overall quality of life. Over time, ongoing pain can lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety, or hopelessness. These emotional challenges can make pain feel even more intense. At Trickett Counselling, we understand that true healing means caring for both the [...]

Human connection is one of our most basic needs. From the moment we are born, we learn how to give and receive love through the relationships that shape us. These early experiences often create patterns that stay with us into adulthood, influencing how we communicate, trust, and respond to emotional closeness.   At Trickett Counselling, [...]

Compassionate Support for Borderline Personality Disorder at Trickett Counselling Mental Health, Healing, Support, Therapy, Coping Skills   Borderline Personality Disorder, often called BPD, is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Too often, it is spoken about with fear or judgment rather than empathy. Yet behind every intense emotion and reaction is a person [...]