New Journey Counselling

03/10/2023

I am pleased to announce that my husband Greg Allt has joined me in New Journey. Greg is currently studying for his Master's in Psychology and is accepting clients. His area of specialization is process addictions (gambling, po*******hy, shopping etc.). He offers sliding scale rates as well as a limited number of pro bono spots.
To contact Greg, call 226-499-8435 or [email protected]

10/22/2020

I'm happy to announce that effective next week (October 26th) I will be booking for face to face, in person appointments once again. Virtual appointments are still available for those would would like to connect that way.

01/22/2020

Just because it didn't happen in person doesn't mean it isn't cheating.

01/03/2020

January is known as divorce season. People who were experiencing problems in their marriages going into the late fall often hold off until after the holidays, not wanting to cause a lot of disruption during that time. But then January comes and they say enough is enough and head to the divorce lawyer's office. If you or someone you know is considering this options, it often helps to talked with a counselor first to discuss if this is what they really want or to map out a plan that will be as peaceful as possible.

12/15/2019

I think this is an important read for parents of the 16 and under group.

How our culture is problematic.

08/12/2019

Living with someone who has an addiction can be very stressful, not to mention damaging to the relationship, be that a partner/spouse or a child. But there are ways to survive it and facilitate your own well-being. The old adage: " I didn't cause it, I can't cure it, and I can't control it " still rings true. The 4th C that we need to remember is that we CHOOSE how we will respond and how we spend our energy.

11/02/2018

A great tip on conflict in relationships from The Gottman Institute: "Generally, people think the goal of conflict is winning.

If you’re winning, your partner is losing. And if your partner is losing, the relationship is losing.

The goal of conflict is understanding.

Understanding doesn’t mean you agree, which is okay because you don’t need to resolve your conflicts. You just need to manage them.

So the next time you feel yourself getting frustrated, instead of digging in and defending your position, stop and say, “Help me understand.”

This turns conflict into connection. "

09/30/2018

Are you spending too much time on the electronic gadgets ? Is this impacting your relationships ? Is it time to book an appointment for a relationship and communications tune-up so you can tune in ? I can help with proven strategies. Visit www.newjourneycounselling.com for more information and contact info.

07/30/2018

How's the balance in your emotional bank account with your partner/spouse ? When we have positive interactions with our significant other, it builds up the positive feelings they have towards us. In times of stress and disagreement we are able to "withdraw' from that account which helps to buffer feelings of negativity.