Before you start counselling work with any practitioner, it is your right to know about the possible risks and benefits of receiving counselling. It’s so important to explore what you can expect, or need to be aware of, in order to set yourself up for success and make an informed decision about whether counselling is right for you.

You’ve made the decision to get some help with an area in your life that you’ve been struggling with, but you’re a bit anxious about what counselling will look like. Lisa Catallo shares her experience of meeting with a counsellor for the first time to help answer some of your questions.

When you picture going to a counsellor what comes to mind? Laying on a couch? Crying uncontrollably the whole session? Maybe you picture it being hard work because of the things that you need help with or have been putting off for so long. So what is counselling actually like?

Each therapist has their own unique way of running their sessions, but at Panorama Wellness Group there are some key core elements in how the counselling process works.

You’ve decided that talking to your friends and your hairdresser isn’t giving you the help you need. You want to find someone who is purposeful about helping you find solutions and healing and has the proper training to do so. So you start your search for a counsellor to help you reach your goals for a healthier you. But how do you know what you’re looking for?

Serena Graf shares her personal experiences with pain following a physical injury and discusses the mental health aspects of recovery from a physical injury. She provides some helpful tips on how to navigate pain while recovering from an injury.

During this time, we are all experiencing emotions in an environment and situation unlike any other. Each of us is trying to manage our energy levels to keep moving through our days. We are also in a time when parents are struggling to control their emotions and still support their children. So how in the world are you, as a parent, supposed to support your children and help them with their emotions?

As the months have dragged on, you may have noticed your mental health is starting to struggle a bit as a result of the pandemic we are experiencing. Lisa Catallo shared 5 ways that you can practically take steps to care for your mental and emotional health during this difficult time.

Depression and concussion have much in common and can certainly co-occur; they are also both valid struggles for which you can access support and treatment.  Alongside your doctor, and other rehabilitation specialists, like occupational therapists and counsellors, you can build a plan that works for you in your recovery journey.