Anger is a normal human emotion in certain situations where you may be treated unjustly.  Uncontrolled or frequent angry outbursts however can end up causing distress for yourself and for those around you.  Misplaced anger can cause trouble for you in your relationships, problems at your workplace, and even legal issues for you.  

Therapy provides a safe and understanding space for you to learn to understand the root causes of your anger and develop skills for managing out of control emotions and expressing how you feel in healthy ways.  You will learn ways to control your temper in stressful situations and be able to show up as the person you want others to respect.  Regain control of your anger and reach out for support.

Do you struggle with worries that are stuck on repeat in your mind?

Do you tend to avoid situations where you are afraid you might panic and embarrass yourself? Do you find your mind racing or your heart pounding and have trouble calming down?

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges.  The pressures of trying to get ahead in this world, trying to exceed in your career, earn enough to live comfortably and do all the things you want to do in this life are overwhelming.  

Counselling can help you manage anxiety and strengthen how you feel about yourself so you feel more confident to tackle life’s demands.  Counselling offers new tools for moving forward and lessening the negative impact of anxiety on your life. 

Do you feel overwhelmed with thoughts running on overdrive and your inner critic never letting up?

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a neurological disorder with symptoms that are often difficult to manage alone. With ADHD symptoms you may have trouble paying attention to things you’re not interested in and over focus attention on other things. You may find your thoughts very busy, and have trouble with being organized, and completing tasks. You may struggle with impulse control and find yourself following wild ideas or doing risky behaviours that can lead to problems in relationships, your job, your sense of self.

Therapy can help you explore your challenges in a safe space while developing confidence in yourself. Working with a therapist who’s familiar with ADHD symptoms helps you value your unique skills while also helping you learn ways to keep on top of life’s demands and manage your inner critical voice. Feel comfortable in your own skin and reach out now.

Has your life been significantly impacted by chronic pain or illness?

Experiencing chronic pain or being diagnosed with a chronic illness can affect your day to day routines and lifestyle.  You may have to develop new skills for doing what you used to take for granted, and you may have to give up activities that you enjoy.  Needing support from others may lead to feelings of guilt and regrets around a loss of independence.  Therapy helps you navigate the changes chronic pain or illness create in your life while helping you find new meaning and enjoyment in life, even with limitations.

Do you find it hard to open up and find the right words to say what you are thinking in times of conflict?

Do you struggle to manage your emotions in times of tension and stress?

Sharing your thoughts in a meaningful way, managing tense situations for a good outcome and coping in stressful times are challenges many people face. Therapy helps you learn to regulate your emotions so you can think clearly, listen with intention and pick up on cues to make your conversations productive and successful. Therapy helps you learn strategies and skills to be confident in going deeper in times of conflict to resolve issues and strengthen relationships where it matters.

Are you worried your relationship is in trouble?

Are you and your partner finding it hard to share your thoughts without name calling, sarcasm and losing your cool with each other?

Living life inside a fulfilling and joyful relationship can mean the world to you. Healthy relationships are known to help us live longer and feel more secure as we age. But when your relationship feels uncertain and there’s a lot of ups and downs in your life together, this can bring a lot of pain and insecurity. Struggling to feel that loving connection that you most want in the midst of arguments and tension can be exhausting and extremely unsettling.

At Transforming Tides Counselling we tailor counselling sessions to fit each couple we work with. We help you dream and recognize the wishes you have for your relationship and how you can uniquely move forward. Through conversations with your therapist you will develop new realizations about the people you and your partner have grown into and focus on what is important now, versus what was important in earlier years of your relationship.

Do you feel sad, down and irritable?

Do you have trouble feeling the enjoyment you used to feel?

Depression is a struggle for many people and it can seem to rob you of joy and happiness. Feeling a deep sense of fatigue day after day can take away your sense of purpose and focus in life. Depression may go hand in hand with feelings of guilt and hopelessness. People with depression often speak about wishing they could just “snap out of it” and then feeling guilty when they can’t. The overwhelming sense of despair, gloom and negative energy can be all consuming.

At Transforming Tides Counselling we believe the client is at the center of our work together and everything we do as therapists is designed to support and strengthen the resilience of each client we work with. Our therapists are first and foremost compassionate. We have all been there, and we know how hard it can be to talk with a stranger and try new things when you are already feeling overwhelmed.

Are you feeling desperate with the heaviness of missing a loved one who’s died?

Does it seem impossible to imagine going forward without your loved one being there?

Grief can feel like you’ve been hit by an overwhelming tidal wave of pain, loss and uncertainty. You may find it difficult to sleep and to eat and to focus on anything but your loved one. As the days go on you may feel unsure of which way is up and you may feel like you don’t know how you’ll ever go about your days and attend to the simplest of things again. Grief can feel all consuming, making it hard to breathe and focus and make decisions.

Grief therapy is a way to accept your loss and process what it means for your life and make sense of all the mix of heavy emotions such as regret, anger and guilt. It can help you find ways to honor and remember your loved one. It can help you figure out your life without your loved one and gently move forward as you adjust to new ways of being.

Is a change in your life causing you to feel uncertain, stressed or overwhelmed?

Making your way through life transitions can be a rocky and difficult journey. Significant changes may be caused by the pain of divorce, job loss, career change or retirement, unexpected disability, marriage, the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, a move… all of which can be overwhelming to manage. Therapy can help you process the overwhelming emotions and develop tools to manage the stress of the change so you can feel confident and focused in the midst of upheaval. You will also learn ways to handle future transitions so you can tackle significant changes in your life with more ease.

Do you struggle to find your way living with neurodiversity? Do you find yourself masking to manage social interactions and feeling the fatigue of overstimulation?

Neurodiversity is a wide ranging term that includes neurological conditions where your brain functions differently than others and you may struggle with the anxiety of feeling like you aren’t quite understood as you see the world differently than your family and friends. You may have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or be on the Autism Spectrum or be a Highly Sensitive Person. Therapy can help you manage the anxiety and overstimulation of environments and help you feel in control of your routine, your days and your interactions with others.

At Transforming Tides Counselling we understand and appreciate your unique qualities and are here to help you build the confidence you need to show up totally as yourself.

Do you struggle with eating when you’re feeling depressed or anxious?

Are you noticing your mood tanking after you eat certain foods?

Stress, depression and anxiety often show up with digestive issues that can add to the challenge of managing your mental health. Figuring out how to support your physical discomfort as well as your mood and your mental health is part of the journey toward wellness. It’s also possible to strengthen your mood through the foods you eat. At Transforming Tides Counselling our nutritionist specializes in supporting you when you’re feeling anxious and stressed. Working with our nutritionist helps you develop the skills to manage eating for a balanced and healthy mood.

Do you experience intrusive and unwanted thoughts, images or urges that cause you to do repetitive behaviors to reduce your stress?

Experiencing OCD causes people to do repetitive actions even though they know their thoughts and actions are irrational. Not being able to stop their thoughts or behaviors can lead to feelings of shame, embarrassment, guilt and anxiety. Therapy helps you lessen the anxiety that is driving your compulsions and obsessive thoughts and helps you learn ways to change thought patterns and problem habits. Working with a therapist helps you come to understand and accept yourself as you are, and find the tools you need to live the life you most want to live.

Do you avoid social situations and feel anxious and embarrassed in public?

Having social anxiety can cause you to worry excessively about what others think of you, and can mean you avoid going out to social events and feel self conscious and nervous even in non threatening situations. Therapy can help you learn ways to manage the negative thoughts and beliefs causing your anxiety and help you feel more positive about yourself. You will learn to feel confident and at ease about yourself and be able to enjoy social time with those who matter most to you. Transforming Tides Counselling is here to help.

Are you overwhelmed by too many demands and too little time?

Do you find yourself losing sleep and getting short tempered because you’re completely overwhelmed?

Experiencing stressful situations is a normal part of life, yet feeling stressed all the time can leave you feeling anxious, exhausted and irritable. Chronic stress can feel like you are on high alert and unable to relax. This can result in the deterioration of your mental and physical health, and can affect your relationships with friends and family. At Transforming Tides Counselling we are here to help you develop healthy coping strategies so that life’s demands don’t feel so overwhelming. We help you feel connected and secure within your own abilities, so you can face tasks with ease and confidence.

Are you stuck in the grip of a past event so that you have trouble moving forward and living fully today?

Trauma can cause you to have unwanted memories, avoid activities and places, feel hypervigilant and be caught in feelings of anxiety, guilt or shame. Physical and emotional side effects of traumatic events may impact your daily life and your relationships with people close to you. Therapy helps you process traumatic events, explore thoughts and beliefs that hold you stuck and help you develop the tools for living a healthy life. Working with a therapist will lead you to have more control over your emotions, more ability to manage stress so you can rebuild relationships and have confidence in yourself again. Therapy will help you find hope and renewed energy.