Renée Willis: Freed & On Fire

Renée Willis: Freed & On Fire Trauma‑informed counselling that gives you direction, clarity, and steady support. In our first session, you can expect a space where you matter.

You’ll feel understood, equipped with practical tools, and confident in the changes you’re making—whether you’re in my London, Ontario space or on your favorite couch. Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or heavy — and sometimes the hardest part is trying to carry it all alone. My work is grounded in the belief that what feels unmanageable can become manageable, and that healing begins the mome

nt you feel seen, safe, and understood. I help people create a calmer internal world so they can build healthier relationships, experience secure attachment, and live with more confidence and ease. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, relationship patterns, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it by yourself. I’ll be continually attuning to you — validating your emotions, normalizing your human experience, and helping you feel safe enough to share at your own pace. I bring gentle education and practical tools to empower you, spark hope, and help you understand what’s happening inside you. Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels steadier, healthier, and more connected. My approach is warm, relational, trauma‑informed, and grounded in attachment science. I believe deeply in the possibility of change — and in your capacity to experience relationships where you feel loved well, supported, and secure. If you’re ready to begin, I’d be honoured to walk with you. Based in London, Ontario, Canada you will find me with the love of my life, holding her hand constantly, finding better ways to love each other well, looking for more live music and buying their t-shirts because we believe that little things add up to big things. Renée Willis, OCT, MS-Ed., CCP., CPT., PICP Bio-Signature

Owner and Founder of Freed And On Fire Counselling

Some will get it and others could never get it.
06/12/2026

Some will get it and others could never get it.

Yes. Pretty much my answer every time.
❤️🫂.

Holly 🦅

And most often unless there is physical danger, we choose to stay in this environment until we read a simple message lik...
06/12/2026

And most often unless there is physical danger, we choose to stay in this environment until we read a simple message like this where we get instant clarity.

Warmth, clarity and you,
Renee Willis

Letting go is hard, but staying in toxicity is even harder.

06/12/2026

It's true! You were born with amazing self esteem and then now, you believe many things that are unkind about yourself. How did that happen? Well it happened a long time ago. I ask children in the classroom if they believe negative things about themselves and most of them admit they do.

Warmth, Clarity and you,
Renee Willis

I love that it's being called out because it is emotional abuse. Let's not intellectualize it, or soften it with kinder ...
06/11/2026

I love that it's being called out because it is emotional abuse. Let's not intellectualize it, or soften it with kinder language. It is abuse and there will be abuse symptoms as a result for the rest of their lives.

Nope. No logical reason for such and be mindful, they will use language around it that will likely 'be friend you' so that you are caught off guard. It's so very sneaky at times.

Warmth, Clarity and you, always.
Renee Willis




Yes, yes and yes!Behind it is do you care about me? Do you disrespect me? Do I not matter to you? Am I safe with you?War...
06/10/2026

Yes, yes and yes!

Behind it is do you care about me? Do you disrespect me? Do I not matter to you? Am I safe with you?

Warmth, Clarity and You, Always.
Renee Willis

06/10/2026

Sound familiar?

06/10/2026

My therapist looked at me and said:
"You're not an overthinker. You're someone who never felt safe enough to stop thinking."
I didn't say anything for a long time. –

06/09/2026

Let's talk about fighting! You may call it a conflict or an argument. Some shut down and some lash out because our fight or flight kicks in. And it will breakdown the relationship, without a doubt because we feel threatened.

Warmth, Clarity and You, Always.
Renee Willis

Slight addition: Some here had no choice. Meaning they lived in a home of domestic abuse. They were death threatened tha...
06/09/2026

Slight addition: Some here had no choice. Meaning they lived in a home of domestic abuse. They were death threatened that if they left or told anyone. And this may sound so scary for some here and if so, then be thankful that you have choice to ensure your children see healthy love.

Be compassionate always because behind so many people exterior is a pain story that would break your heart.

Warmth, Clarity and you, always.
Renee Willis

06/09/2026

With summer finally here, let’s take a look back at Emma Thompson at the "Sense and Sensibility" Berlinale press conference in 1996, reminding us to take a rest, enjoy the outside and look at a tree.

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