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Elite Counselling & Consulting

Counselling / Psychotherapy, Wellness Workshops and Consulting Services in ON, Canada. In-person & virtual |
Based in Bowmanville

08/17/2026

A relationship doesn’t have to be abusive or highly conflictual to impact postpartum mental health.

Sometimes the strain is much quieter.

It can be carrying the mental load and feeling like no one notices. Having to repeatedly ask for help. Feeling like your need for rest is less important. Having your boundaries undermined. Hearing seemingly small comments about the house, your body, parenting or exhaustion when you’re already depleted.

Our relationships can also be protective.

Feeling seen, sharing the mental load, protecting each other’s rest, supporting boundaries, checking in with genuine curiosity or recognizing what each person has taken on, given up and is carrying.

Perinatal mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The support and relationships around a person matter too.

This is part of why I created Beyond Birth: The Emotional and Relational Transition to Parenthood, a virtual workshop for expectant and new parents exploring the emotional realities of becoming parents, identity shifts, mental load, relationships and how we can better support one another through the transition.

Wednesday, September 23 | 7–8:30 PM
Virtual + recording included
$47 HST included

More info & registration here https://www.elitec-c.com/event/beyond-birth-the-emotional-and-relational-transition-to-parenthood/

08/13/2026

Our fall Mom Wellness Groups are officially open for registration 🤍

September, October and November each have a different topic, and there’s no commitment to attend them all. Register for the conversations that resonate with you and work with your schedule.

These FREE virtual gatherings are a place to connect with other moms, share honestly, learn together, and make a little space for your own well-being.

And the connection doesn’t have to end when the Zoom call does.

I’ve also created Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenthood Support Ontario, a free Facebook community where parents can connect, offer peer support, and find and share helpful resources through designated threads.

Whether you join us for one Mom Wellness Group, all three, or simply connect with the Facebook community, the hope is the same: creating more places where parents don’t have to navigate it all alone.

Registration for September, October & November is now open, see our events calendar -Link in bio.

08/12/2026

There are important conversations happening in perinatal mental health right now. My hope is that we can have them with nuance, care, and a continued focus on building stronger circles of care.

A gentle note about media exposure:

If you’re a new parent, someone with lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges, a therapist, or another service provider, you may be noticing that the volume and intensity of the current coverage is affecting you.

You don't have to consume all of it to stay informed.

Consider choosing one or two reliable sources rather than repeatedly checking social media coverage. Step away from comment sections when they stop being helpful. Notice what is happening in your body before, during and after consuming the news. Give yourself permission to take a break or disengage altogether.

For providers, consultation and connection with colleagues can matter here too. We can be professionally interested and personally impacted at the same time.

If you have your own history of perinatal anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis or another perinatal mental health challenge, please remember: someone else's story does not define yours. You do not need to keep reading or watching to make sense of your own experience.

Being informed doesn't require being immersed.

08/11/2026

The perinatal journey can hold so much more than we’re often prepared for.

Trying to conceive can bring hope, uncertainty and grief. Pregnancy can come with anxiety alongside excitement. Postpartum can bring changes in mood, identity, relationships, sleep, feeding, and the enormous adjustment of caring for a new baby.

There isn’t one “right” way to feel during this season.

Sometimes one of the most helpful things is simply knowing that the harder parts of the perinatal journey deserve space too.

At Elite Counselling & Consulting Services, we offer perinatal mental health support through pregnancy, postpartum and the transition to parenthood, in person in Bowmanville and virtually across Ontario.

Save this for a season when you might need the reminder, or share it with someone entering theirs.

08/10/2026

Potty training isn't about reaching a certain birthday. It's about recognizing when your child is ready to learn.

Every child develops at their own pace, and waiting for signs of readiness can often make the process feel less stressful for everyone involved.

If potty training has become a source of frustration or you're unsure where to start, you don't have to figure it out alone. Sometimes a personalized plan can make all the difference.

Alana offers virtual parent consultations across Ontario, providing practical, individualized support to help you create a plan that works for your child and your family.

What's one potty training question you wish someone had answered sooner?

08/09/2026

Every person who walks through our doors brings a different story.

Some are navigating anxiety, others are rebuilding after loss, working through relationship challenges, adjusting to parenthood, or simply trying to understand themselves a little better.
Whatever brings you here, our hope is that you feel seen, heard, and supported.

Holding space isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating a place where you don't have to carry everything on your own.

08/04/2026

Movies can entertain us, but sometimes they also give us language for experiences that are hard to put into words.

One theme from the new Spider-Man movie stayed with me long after I left the theatre.
We often think healing means getting back to who we were before something difficult happened.

Often if it's about making space for all of who we are, including the experiences that have shaped us, while continuing to live in alignment with our values.

Our nervous system may change. Our perspective may change. We may even feel changed.

That doesn't mean we've lost ourselves.

I'd love to know: if you've seen the movie, what stood out to you, mental health wise? (Please keep the comments spoiler-free for everyone else.)

Address

93 King Street West, Suite 201
Bowmanville, ON
L1C1R2

Telephone

+19054193242

Website

http://www.elitec-c.com/

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