The Counselling Group

The Counselling Group The Counselling Group, a program of Jewish Family Services, offers counselling and support services

Father's Day is this weekend and that can mean many things, with no two experiences looking the same.It might bring up g...
06/18/2026

Father's Day is this weekend and that can mean many things, with no two experiences looking the same.

It might bring up gratitude for the people who showed up for you.
It might bring reflection on the kind of father you want to be.
Or it might surface complicated feelings about absence, distance and change.

Relationships with fathers, or with fatherhood itself, can evolve over time - and it's okay if yours doesn't fit the traditional picture.

Today can be about appreciation, reflection, healing or simply getting through the day.

Wherever you land, your experience matters. If this weekend brings up more than you expect, support is here: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

06/18/2026

“I’ll be happy when...”

It sounds hopeful, but it can quickly keep us stuck.

Life isn’t something we arrive at once everything is perfect.
It’s something we experience in the middle of it all.

Joy, stress, growth or setbacks - they all exist together.

If you’re waiting for thing to feel “better,” we’re here to help you navigate what’s happening now.

It takes less than a second for someone to form an opinion about you.So why give that opinion so much power?You know you...
06/16/2026

It takes less than a second for someone to form an opinion about you.

So why give that opinion so much power?

You know yourself in ways no one else can.
You know your intentions, your values and your story.

You are not defined by someone else's quick judgement.

You are deserving of joy, connection and a life that feels meaningful to you.

If self-doubt has been getting in the way, you don't have to work through it alone. Let's talk: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

06/14/2026

Sometimes, it’s not the conversation that hurts it’s what it brings up inside us. 💭

Our reactions are often shaped by experiences we’ve carried for years, not just the moment we’re in.

If communication challenges are affecting your relationships, you don’t have to navigate them alone. At The Counselling Group, we offer individual, couples, and group counselling in 14 languages, creating a space where you can express yourself in the language you understand best.

Because healing begins when you feel truly understood. 💙

06/14/2026

Sometimes, it’s not the conversation that hurts it’s what it brings up inside us. 💭

Our reactions are often shaped by experiences we’ve carried for years, not just the moment we’re in.

If communication challenges are affecting your relationships, you don’t have to navigate them alone. At The Counselling Group, we offer individual, couples, and group counselling in 14 languages, creating a space where you can express yourself in the language you understand best.

Because healing begins when you feel truly understood. 💙

A small comment can shift your whole day.One comment.One mistake.One stressful interaction.And suddenly, everything feel...
06/10/2026

A small comment can shift your whole day.

One comment.
One mistake.
One stressful interaction.

And suddenly, everything feels heavier. The longer we replay it, the bigger it becomes.

Instead of pushing it away or overthinking it, try naming it.

"This is frustration."
"This is disappointment."

Giving your emotions language can help them move through you instead of staying stuck.

If your days have been feeling heavier than usual, support can help. We're here when you need it: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

06/09/2026

Long term relationships can carry stress, emotional wounds, caregiving fatigue, and years of unspoken emotions. At the Counselling Group we provide couples counseling that understands your lived experiences, identity, and communication struggles.

Our LGBTQ+ affirming counsellors provide multilingual support for gay couples seeking stronger communication, deeper understanding, and healthier relationships.

Pride Month is a celebration, but it can also be complex.For many, it holds joy, identity and belonging.For others, it c...
06/05/2026

Pride Month is a celebration, but it can also be complex.

For many, it holds joy, identity and belonging.
For others, it can bring up feelings of grief, fear and disconnection.

Wherever you are in your journey, your experience is valid.

You deserve to feel safe, supported and seen - exactly as you are.

If this month brings up more than you expected, you don't have to navigate it alone. Our team is here to support you, book a session or reach out today: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

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2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2B7Z5

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(613) 722-2225

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