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How to Find the Right Therapist in London, Ontario: A Practical Guide
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming. With so many therapists, counselling practices, and approaches available, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to tell whether a particular therapist will be a good fit for you. If you are searching for a therapist in London, Ontario, you may be wondering what credentials to look for, which type of therapy is right for you, how much therapy should cost, or whether you will feel comfortable talking to a particular therapi
Oct 145 min read


What Actually Happens in Couples Therapy? A Session-by-Session Look
If you've ever thought about starting couples therapy, you've probably wondered: What actually happens in couples therapy? Many people imagine sitting on a couch while a therapist decides who's "right" and who's "wrong." Others worry they'll be forced to talk about painful topics before they're ready or that the therapist will simply tell them how to fix their relationship. The reality is much different. Couples therapy is a collaborative process designed to help you better u
Jul 245 min read


When One Partner Doesn’t Want to Come to Therapy: What to Do
If you’ve ever found yourself searching “my partner won’t go to therapy”, you’re not alone. One of the most common concerns couples face is what happens when one person recognizes the need for support, while the other avoids, resists, or outright refuses counselling. This can feel frustrating, lonely, and even hopeless — especially when you care deeply about your relationship and want things to improve. But a reluctant partner does not automatically mean your relationship is
Jun 224 min read


Is Couples Therapy Only for Relationships in Crisis? (Spoiler: No)
Written by Jule Recchia, MACP, RP (qualifying) When people hear “couples therapy”, they might imagine a relationship in crisis, and for some couples, that is where they are when they come to therapy. Therapy is a valuable space for couples who feel stuck or hurt, or who find it hard to reconnect. At the same time, it is not the only time couples can benefit from support, and many couples arrive at different points along the spectrum of connection and disconnection in their re
May 204 min read


ADHD Support Group in London, Ontario: Reflections from Therapist, Marissa Dias
Written by Marissa Dias, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Running an ADHD support group is something I’ve wanted to do since first starting as a student therapist. So many of my favourite people in my personal life have ADHD, let alone the dozens of incredible, resilient clients I see every week with ADHD, so this group is close to my heart. From the jump, I realized just how much validation, normalization, and understanding are needed for people with ADHD just to cou
May 82 min read


When You Don’t Fit In With Your Family: Understanding the Emotional Impact
There’s a quiet kind of loneliness that comes from feeling like the “different one” in your family. A combination of parts—when your values don’t quite align, when conversations feel surface-level, or when you leave a family gathering feeling more drained than connected. You might love your family deeply… and still feel like you don’t fully belong within it. That experience is more common than people talk about. Families often operate on shared expectations—about careers, rel
Apr 132 min read
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