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New School Stronger You: Finding Your Identity within a New Environment
Transitioning to a new school can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to finding your place within a new environment. Here, we share some tips on finding and building that sense of identity in new spaces.

Administration Team
Sep 53 min read


Healing Shamelessly: The Right To Heal Without Judgment
Everyone deserves the right to heal without shame. Here at Anchoridge, our clinicians are here to help support you through the maze that is the healing process without shame or judgment. Healing is rarely smooth; there will be stalls and setbacks in the healing process, and your therapist is there to help you navigate it all.

Autumn Bakhsh-Livingston
Aug 273 min read


Summertime S. A. D. ness: Summer Patterned Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder is commonly associated with winter, but did you know some get it in the summer too?

Autumn Bakhsh-Livingston
Aug 153 min read


Feeling Anxious About the World? You’re Not Alone — And There’s Support Available
At Anchoridge Counselling Services, we’re seeing a growing number of clients who aren't just dealing with personal stress—they're carrying the emotional weight of the world.

Hansika Khokhar
Jul 32 min read


Expanding Mental Health Support Across Ontario: Virtual Counselling Now Available in 10 Key Cities
At Anchoridge Counselling Services , we understand that accessing quality mental health support should be simple, flexible, and tailored...

Hansika Khokhar
Jun 232 min read


Perimenopause: You're Not Alone – And You Don’t Have to Go Through It Alone
Anchoridge Counselling Services is launching a Perimenopause Support Group to help women navigate this important transition with more support, self-understanding, and empowerment.

Alexandra Lee
Apr 232 min read


Get to Know Your Emotions: Mindfulness, Journaling & Emotional Check-Ins
Emotional awareness is about recognizing and understanding emotions and how they impact us. Fostering emotional awareness supports...

Alexandra Lee
Apr 102 min read


The Mental Load of Menstruation: How Your Cycle Impacts Your Mental Health
Do you remember the times you start getting random cravings? Or when you feel like sleeping in for long periods? Or maybe you find...

Hansika Khokhar
Mar 213 min read


The Psychology of Motivation: Setting Goals that Actually Work
Now that it’s March, we’ve all had a chance to see how our New Year’s resolutions have played out. If you didn’t achieve everything you...

Alexandra Lee
Mar 182 min read


Why Being Kind to Yourself Makes You a Better Student
Life as a student can be demanding, challenging, and generally hectic. So often, we go through periods of intense schoolwork (like exam...

Alexandra Lee
Mar 112 min read


Navigating Life Transitions: Embracing Change and Finding Balance
Life is a series of transitions . For some, it might be the shift from school to university, stepping into the professional world,...

Hansika Khokhar
Jan 142 min read


Stronger Together: Enhancing Physical and Mental Wellness with Endurance Therapeutics and Anchoridge Counselling Services
Physical and Mental Health Go Hand in Hand At Anchoridge Counselling Services and Endurance Therapeutics , we believe that mental and...

Hansika Khokhar
Dec 11, 20246 min read


Healing Together: The Importance of Family Counselling for a Healthy Home
Family is at the heart of who we are—our family dynamics deeply influence our values, relationships, and emotional well-being. But when...

Hansika Khokhar
Sep 27, 20244 min read


Navigating Back to School Anxiety: Practical Tips for Students and Parents
With the summer coming to a swift end and the school year fast approaching, perhaps you are noticing your anxiety levels rising....

Leah Burton- Saliba
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Kristen Turner's Approach to Integrating Fitness and Mental Health
Kristen Turner, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), knows the powerful connection between physical and mental well-being. Drawing...

Kristen Turner
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Investing in Yourself: Understanding the Importance of Commitment in Therapy
Committed action in therapy involves taking concrete steps to align your behaviours with your values, leading to positive change. This...

Hansika Khokhar
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Building A Better Morning Routine To Have a Better Day
Start the day off right with a self care morning routine. Student clinician Sheila Larocque shares her favourite ways to start the day.

Sheila Larocque
Jul 23, 20244 min read


Fear of Flying? Proven Strategies to Calm Your Travel Anxiety
People think fear of flying is just anxiety about something happening to the plane while you’re up there, but it can be more than...

Marina Machado
Jul 15, 20244 min read


Living in the Moment: Embracing Mindfulness in Everyday Life
I remember when I first learned about the concept and practice of mindfulness some years ago. If I am being perfectly transparent, I...

Leah Burton- Saliba
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Navigating Summer Holidays: Managing Anxiety Amidst Routine Changes
Summer is fun, but changes in routine, travel and events can be anxiety provoking for some. Check out our tips for managing summer anxiety.

Hansika Khokhar
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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