Balanced Beginnings Counselling

05/17/2026

It’s a beautiful day for a fundraiser!! Join us at 2pm at the Green by Picaroons to raise money for maternal mental health.

05/15/2026

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Amanda Warden-Rogers as one of our keynote speakers for Flora’s Walk Fredericton 💜

Dr. Amanda is a family physician, mom of 3, community leader, and passionate advocate for supporting moms and families through every stage of life. Her compassion, leadership, and dedication to maternal and family health make her such an incredible addition to this event.

Join us Sunday, May 17th at 2PM at the North Side Green as we walk together for perinatal mental health. Families, strollers, friends, everyone is welcome 🫶

05/01/2026

May is maternal mental health month, and one thing I notice often is that we talk a lot about pregnancy, and everyone loves a squishy baby, but we don’t talk nearly enough about mothers.

Maternal mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and birth, affecting 1 in 5 mothers. And yet, 75% of those struggling never receive treatment. They’re also one of the leading causes of maternal death, accounting for nearly a quarter of pregnancy-related deaths, and still, so many women are carrying this alone.

Maternal mental health includes more than just postpartum depression. It can show up as:
• anxiety that won’t go away
• intrusive thoughts that feel scary or shameful
• rage, irritability, or emotional numbness
• feeling disconnected from yourself, your baby, or your life
• grief, overwhelm, or a sense that something just isn’t right

And certain experiences can make it even harder—past trauma, birth trauma, NICU stays, poverty, lack of support, systemic barriers, or simply not being seen and understood.

Here’s what I want every mother to hear this month:

You are not the only one feeling this way. You are not failing. And you were never meant to do this without support.

Maternal mental health is not a luxury.
It’s essential healthcare. If you’re struggling, support exists, and with it, you can be well.

This month and always, let’s hold space for mothers instead of asking to hold the baby, and let’s centre conversations about women and the essential need for timely, holistic, accessible perinatal care.

04/30/2026

I’m SO excited to be interviewing Libby next week on the Canadian leg of her bestselling “Honest Motherhood” book tour. 10/10 recommend reading her book and buying a ticket to be part of a night full of authenticity, humour, and the kind of stories that make you feel less alone.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-libby-ward-tickets-1984346250051

04/29/2026

Hi, I’m Jaimee.

I’m a therapist and the co-owner of Balanced Wellness Collective. I’ve been doing this work for over 10 years, and at this point my approach is pretty grounded in being real with people — not overly clinical, not surface-level, and definitely not about pretending everything can be neatly “fixed.”

I’m trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, and I tend to work from a more psychodynamic, trauma-informed lens. What that looks like in practice is that I’m usually paying attention to the deeper patterns — the stuff underneath the anxiety, the overwhelm, the relationship dynamics — not just the symptom that brought you in.

As a perinatal mental health and menopause mental health certified therapist, a lot of the people I work with are in seasons of life that feel like a lot to carry. Parenting, identity shifts, fertility and loss, or just that underlying sense of “why does this feel so hard when on paper my life looks fine?” I also have three kids of my own, including a neurodivergent child, so I get (personally, not just professionally) how layered and relentless that mental load can be.

Over time, I’ve moved further away from the idea that therapy is about teaching people how to cope better or think more positively. Most of the time, it’s about slowing things down enough to actually understand what’s happening internally, and then finding ways to respond to yourself differently.

If you’re someone who tends to hold a lot together on the outside but feels like you’re quietly struggling underneath, you’d probably feel at home in the kind of work I do.

I’m glad you’re here 🤍

04/29/2026

I have a rare opening for a new or returning client coming up in May! I am certified in perinatal mental health as well as perimenopause/ menopause mental health and prioritize folks experiencing challenges related to these life stages. Email me at [email protected] for more information.

04/24/2026

Infertility affects 1 in 6 people around the world, but it is still something not often talked about and many who experience it feel lonely and isolated.

If you resonate with any of these feelings about infertility, we're sending love to you and we're here for you, always 🧡💙

If you need help or support:
📞 Call or text the PSI HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
📱 Download the Connect by PSI app in the App Store & Google Play Store
💻 Visit Postpartum.net to find support and resources, like our free online Fertility Challenges Support Group or to connect with our Fertility Challenges Specialized Support Coordinator.

04/24/2026

We are happy to share that we will be hosting a new practicum student starting in May! Emily will be working under the supervision of Ashley - Learn a bit about Emily below!

Emily is currently studying her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with plans to specialize in trauma. She is a published author of Living with a Primitive Brain: Understanding Trauma and Recovery, a military veteran, and a mom of two. Obtaining her undergraduate degree in psychology and neuroscience from UNB in 2022, Emily developed an interest in human personality which shifted toward the biological understanding of trauma throughout her years of study. Passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges, Emily aims to create a safe and collaborative space using a client-centered approach to promote positive change

We will open up Emily's schedule for booking in the coming weeks and we are happy to offer her services at a reduced rate of $75/session

If you think Emily could be a good fit for you or someone you know, please reach out!!

03/23/2026

11/17/2025

Our old coffee machine made it much harder than it needed to be to make yourself a cup. Next time you’re in for a session, try out our shiny new Nespresso! It’s the little things on this snowy Monday that can make the biggest difference in how you feel.