Looking Inward Counselling

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Welcome to Looking Inward Counselling.

I provide counselling to individuals, youth, and families with a special focus on addiction, perinatal mental health, and youth mental health

Psychology today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1565343

11/02/2026

For generations, men have been taught that strength means staying composed, providing for others, pushing through pain, and keeping their struggles to themselves.

Be the protector. Be the provider. Be the strong one.

But somewhere along the way, vulnerability became associated with weakness, and silence became a measure of strength.

The stigma surrounding men’s mental health has created generations of men who have learned to suppress rather than express, endure rather than acknowledge, and minimize their own emotional needs.

Strength shouldn’t be measured by how much someone can withstand without showing it.

This Men’s Health Month, let’s challenge the expectations we’ve placed on men and redefine what strength can look like. 💙

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃 the best day of the year (in my opinion)!

Some things are scarier than Halloween though…

🕸️ Setting boundaries without feeling guilty.

🦇 Facing feelings you’ve been avoiding.

🎃 Saying “no” without overexplaining.

👻 Letting go of things you can’t control.

🖤 Asking for help when you’re used to handling everything yourself.

But here’s your Halloween reminder: Growth can feel scary, and you can do hard things.

Wishing you a Halloween filled with treats, a little spooky fun, and some self-compassion! 🧡

Happy Halloween from Looking Inward Counselling! 🎃

10/20/2026

Depression doesn’t always look like staying in bed or withdrawing from the world. Sometimes, it looks like showing up for everyone else while barely holding yourself together. This can be a sign of functional depression. If you can relate, just know you aren’t alone 🩷

10/17/2026

When it comes to mental health, there are plenty of tricks we’ve been led to believe.

Healing isn’t about being perfect, never getting triggered, or having everything figured out. It’s about learning, growing, and showing yourself compassion along the way.

This Halloween season, let’s trade some of those old beliefs for healthier ones. 🧡

10/15/2026

A day to remember all the babies who didn’t get to stay and holding space for the parents who carry the heaviness of this day with them 🩷

10/15/2026

Some of the most meaningful moments in therapy come when someone feels safe enough to share something they’ve carried alone for years. 🤍

Trust is never something I take lightly. To be invited into someone’s most vulnerable moments, to listen without judgment, and to hold space for their story is truly a privilege.

Sometimes, being heard and accepted is where healing begins🌿

10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend 🦃 May you find time to rest, spend time with friends and family, and appreciate the little moments that bring warmth, connection, and gratitude into your life. 🍂🤎

10/11/2026

Depression doesn’t always look like someone falling apart.

Sometimes it looks like showing up to work, taking care of your family, smiling in conversations, and continuing to meet everyone’s expectations, all while silently struggling.

We often associate depression with sadness, but it can also show up as irritability, emotional numbness, exhaustion, withdrawal, or feeling overwhelmed by things that once felt manageable.

Remember, you don’t have to reach a breaking point for your mental health to deserve attention, compassion, and support. 🤍

10/09/2026

Sometimes, the things that haunt us are the beliefs, experiences, and patterns we’ve carried with us for years.

The fear of abandonment. The need to please everyone. The feeling that we’re never quite good enough.

These patterns often developed as ways to protect ourselves, but that doesn’t mean they have to follow us forever.

Healing isn’t about erasing your past. It’s about understanding how it shaped you and recognizing that you no longer have to live by the same rules. 🧡

10/08/2026

Progress isn’t always loud, but that doesn’t make it less meaningful. Little changes eventually build momentum towards greater change.

It’s important to also remind yourself that the patterns you’ve developed didn’t happen overnight, and neither will the process of unlearning them. Growth takes time, patience, and self-compassion 🩷

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Blackfalds, AB

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+15877152003

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http://LookingInwardCounselling.ca/, https://lookinginwardcounselling.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1

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