Spacious Mind Counselling
55 Cork Street N1H 2W7 Guelph, ON, Canada

Very happy to support this awesome event as a sponsor and to join in the conversation around mental health with the Guelph Black Students Association & Cultural Diversity Office. https://www.artwithimpact.org//guelph-black-students-asso/

"It is ok not to be ok". I totally agree with this statement and think it is so important to know that anyone can have emotions and thoughts that are overwhelming. It is also important to know that supports are there in the form of friends, family, support lines, therapists, groups and online communities.

I liked this article. As a therapist I'm pleasantly surprised by how effective and helpful online therapy is. https://www.theguardian.com//my-pandemic-epiphany-therapy-

Hi there, Please feel free to like and share this with anyone interested in this awesome free/PWYC group. Thanks

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It also marks 30 years since the World Health Organisation's declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder. #IDAHOTB #IDAHOT #IDAHO #IDAHOTB2020

Are you a COVID-19 frontline worker (nurse, doctor, hospital worker, grocery store worker...)? Spacious Mind Counselling and Psychotherapy want to show our support for the work you do: We are offering a Free/PWYC weekly support group for frontline workers who might be feeling the impact of this pandemic on their mental health as they continue to look after essential services. Rolling start date: April 15th, 6.30pm ... For more details, check our website: www.spaciousmindcounselling.com/anxiety-around-covid-19

Hi there, the mindfulness integrated CBT group that is also a connections and mental health support group that I started is going really well and there have been more people asking to join. In response to this need my colleague Stuart Cameron MSW, RSW Psychotherapist is offering a second group starting on Tuesday 7th April at 7pm-8:30pm It is a free/PWYC offering during this time. Please feel free to sign up here for more information. There are 3 spots left https://spaciousmindcounselling.com/anxiety-around-covid-19/

This article made a lot of sense to me. Naming the emotions around this complicated event can help.

Here is an article from Guelph Today about the online groups we are running at Spacious Mind Counselling and Psychotherapy and the reduced rate individual therapy we are offering online

These are challenging times for us all, and like Stuart Cameron, MSW, RSW, says in his post: "it is important to acknowledge that we are still allowed to take care of ourselves, and to place importance on our own well-being and self-care". Check out the rest of his tips and suggestions to help you mind your mental health during this time:... https://spaciousmindcounselling.com/7-mental-health-tips-c/

Hi there, We have spoken with some people who are worried about both their finances and access to mental health supports during this time. With this in mind we would like to offer a free/PWYC online therapy group to support people. We will be using a Mindfulness integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MiCBT) approach, which we are well trained and experienced in delivering. It involves supporting each other as we learn to use mindfulness and compassion skills in daily life w...hile developing a regular mindfulness practice. If you would like to learn more please call us on 647-879-7041 or go to https://spaciousmindcounselling.com/anxiety-around-covid-19/ It's starting on the 24th at 8pm, lasts 1.5 hrs per session, and will run for 8 weeks. Some of our therapists are also offering individual online therapy at a PWYC rate to help people out.

Our office is expanding! We'd like to welcome our new therapist Jane Kraft to the team, who brings new expertise and specializations. If you're looking for mental health support, please book a free consultation with us to see if we can be a good fit: https://spaciousmindcounselling.com/book-a-consultation/

I am so happy to welcome Jane Kraft MSW, RSW to Spacious Mind Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is an experienced therapist who works with men's mental health, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, loss and bereavement as well as having a special interest in working with women's mental health including postpartum anxiety and depression.

Moving from Ireland to Canada 6 years ago was often hard , but having a support system really helped. Find out more at https://spaciousmindcounselling.com/why-is-change-so-hard/

This song (written by a 3 year old) is resonating for lots of people. For me it's about connections, love, friendship and existentialism. What do you think it is about?... https://youtu.be/ujby_E-5obQ

January can be a tough month for lots of people, especially if you've some struggles with anxiety, depression, addiction or other mental health concerns. Take care of yourself and reach out to others if needed.

I have found it useful to explore my motivation to engage in new behaviours and to explore what are the reinforcing factors that prevent and help me to make changes. Feel free to check out my blog and video on DBT and making changes https://spaciousmindcounselling.com/changes-for-the-new-ye/

How to use behavioural interventions to achieve change for 2020.

Happy Holidays to everyone from a very green Ireland. Thanks for supporting Spacious Mind Counselling and Psychotherapy over the year.

Hi there, feeling stressed around the upcoming holidays? Here are some ideas informed by a type of therapy called DBT that might be helpful. Learn more about this on my new blog. https://spaciousmindcounselling.com/how-can-dbt-be-useful-/

Here is an interesting piece that I can relate to having watched tonnes of TV growing up I really like the reminder about destigmatizing things associated with femininity.

November is Men's Mental Health month. I wanted to tell my story about my first time seeking mental health support in the hopes that other men will do the same. If you want more details and information about my story, read my blog here: https://spaciousmindcounselling.com/my-mental-health-story/

A vital part of looking after our mental health is spending quality time with our support network; it took me a long time to realize that I needed to actively seek people out to talk openly about my mental health and general well-being. Gender and societal norms of keeping it in and "getting on with it" require work to overcome. Talking openly is the way to go.

Sometimes hoping to get the most out of a day we work endlessly. Instead setting realistic goals or working on something for a set period of time increases a sense of accomplishment and helps us maintain balanced energy. Remember to take breaks during the work day. Have a great week.

As the weather changes I know I need to work harder to mind my mental health. Here is a photo of me from the summer which reminds me of overthinking. One way to work with this busy brain that has helped me is to focus on my breath. I first become aware of thoughts and identify if they are helpful or unhelpful and then do my best to bring my attention to the sensation of air as it enters and exits my nose. This helps focus my brain on the present moment.

I was struggling to name my therapy centre and have finally named it. Thanks for watching.

Equanimity and introducing Finn. In this short clip I want to share about a part of Mindfulness that is called equanimity. This is something that we can actually increase through practice. I hope to post more videos on mental health in August.Thanks for watching.

Second attempt at posting this as the internet connection here in Northern Quebec is not great and the one I posted earlier in the week froze mid way.

Sharing some ways in which I manage stress and fatigue while traveling long distances.

Here is a photo of the new office at 55 Cork Street, Guelph #305. I am so happy with how it looks. Thanks Alynna Kayslanco for all your help.

Thinking of changing the name of my practice. One of the options is anxietyfreecounselling.com if you have any thoughts on this name please let me know.

I am so happy to announce that I have expanded my private practice. For the past year I have had a waiting list of clients and I was never able to reduce the waiting time for people who needed therapy. I don't think it is good to keep people waiting to receive mental health support and it should be covered under OHIP (but that is for a different post). In order to reduce waiting times I am now working with Stuart Cameron MSW, Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist. He has t...onnes of wonderful experience both personally and professionally. He brings an openness, kindness and gentleness that helps clients build rapport quickly. Most importantly he takes a non expert stance believing that each person knows the answers to their issues once the right conditions are provided and the right questions asked. https://www.shanesmythcounselling.com/StuartCameron.en.html See more