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Tips to Help You Choose the Right Therapist

How do I choose the right therapist Simple Tips to Help You

Choosing a therapist is an important decision and it isn’t an easy one to make. The right therapist can help an individual reclaim their life and maintain their wellbeing. However, with so many therapists in Ottawa, how can you find the best counsellor to help you?  Key factors to consider when choosing a therapist  1. Experience 

Wondering How Long Does Therapy Last? Find Out!

Wondering How Long Does Therapy Last? Find Out!

The pace of life seems to be getting faster each day, with time appearing to always be in short supply. Individuals and families considering counselling in Ottawa  probably want to know how long therapy takes before they commit to a treatment plan. Unfortunately, there’s no clear answer as to how long therapy can last, but some

What Are Some Signs My Child May Need Therapy?

What Are Some Signs My Child May Need Therapy?

Your child goes through several changes growing up, but some may have you questioning whether your child is in a healthy state of mind. Family-Therapy offers child and youth counselling services in Ottawa  in acknowledgement that children, like adults, go through difficult times and need guidance, help or just a listening ear. Unfortunately, most children

What Is Therapy or Counselling?

Family Therapy November Thumbnail What is Therapy or Counselling

Therapy is a process in which you meet with a qualified counsellor to discuss your feelings, problems, and difficulties. Therapy helps you find solutions to the challenges you’re facing. It’s a non-judgmental space where you can explore your behaviours and habits to make changes that will help you live your best life. Counselling services in Ottawa help

What is Loneliness?

What is Loneliness?

Family-Therapy’s founder, Nataxja Cini spoke to Lydia Di Francesco, host of Fit & Healthy 365 on CHIN Radio Ottawa 97.9FM about Loneliness and how to combat it. Contrary to what many of us might think, loneliness is not synonymous with chosen isolation, living by yourself, being away from others, or solitude. Instead, loneliness is defined

How Can Counselling in Ottawa Help Me and My Family?

How Can Counselling Help Me & My Family?

Day-to-day life can be draining and can negatively impact our emotional state. Sometimes a family crisis or a difficult relationship can make an already stressful situation even more difficult. Relief is possible with the nonjudgmental support you find through family counselling in Ottawa. If you have considered utilizing the services of a counsellor or therapist,

Moms and Drinking—When is Too Much, Too Much?

Moms and Drinking

We’ve all seen the lighthearted memes on social media about moms and drinking, mother’s little helper, or, ‘if you can read this get me a glass of wine’. While alcohol is part of most social occasions and part of our westerner society, when does drinking get out of hand and when is too much, really

Needle Phobia? Calm Your Anxiety with Therapy

Calm Your Anxiety with Therapy

Trypanophobia or needle phobia is extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or needles. Needle phobia is more common than we suspect, and it can be overcome. Nataxja Cini speaks with news anchor Annette Goerner on CTV Ottawa Morning Live about how to manage your fear of needles through relaxation techniques. What is Needle Phobia?

Can A Support Group Replace Therapy with A Trained Professional?

Can A Support Group Replace Therapy with A Trained Professional

Are you looking for support outside of therapy? Can online discussions between peers or a support group replace therapy with a trained professional psychotherapist or psychologist? Continue reading to learn more about the difference between support groups and therapy What is a Support Group? Support groups are helpful for times when you must cope with

Are You in a Relationship with a Narcissistic Person?

Are You in a Relationship with a Narcissistic Person

Narcissists have an inflated sense of their own importance, as well as a deep need for excessive attention and admiration. Their personality can lead to troubled relationships with family, friends, and coworkers since they often lack empathy for others. They face problems in many areas of life, their relationships, at work, at school, at home, with