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Redefining Strength: A Women’s Day Reflection on Mental Health
This Women’s Day, Anchoridge Counselling Services wants to expand the definition of strength to acknowledge something just as powerful: rest, vulnerability, and support.

Administration Team
Mar 53 min read


The Immigrant Experience & Mental Health: Finding Support While Building a New Life
At Anchoridge Counselling Services, our clinicians provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care that respects your lived experience.

Natasha Lavji
Feb 183 min read


Setting Achievable New Year Resolutions with Clinicians and Counsellors
With locations across Ontario, our team of experienced psychotherapists and social workers is committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges with evidence-based strategies and a supportive environment.

Administration Team
Jan 153 min read


Understanding PCOS: How it impacts not just your body but your mind too.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic condition that impacts our hormone levels and disrupts the ovulation cycles, but is often overlooked by doctors, despite its negative impact on our body's hormones and physical and mental health. Learn more about PCOS, the supports that ARE there, and how to get the help you deserve.

Administration Team
Nov 3, 20254 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.

Natasha Lavji
Aug 27, 20253 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?

Natasha Lavji
Aug 15, 20253 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.

Natasha Lavji
Jul 3, 20252 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...

Natasha Lavji
Jun 23, 20252 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.

Natasha Lavji
Apr 23, 20252 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...

Natasha Lavji
Apr 10, 20252 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...

Natasha Lavji
Mar 21, 20253 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...

Natasha Lavji
Mar 18, 20252 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...

Natasha Lavji
Mar 11, 20252 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,...

Natasha Lavji
Jan 14, 20252 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...

Natasha Lavji
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...

Natasha Lavji
Sep 27, 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...

Natasha Lavji
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...

Natasha Lavji
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.

Natasha Lavji
Jul 23, 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...

Natasha Lavji
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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