Pothos Counselling and Consultation Services

08/14/2026

What if ERP didn’t have to feel so heavy to be effective?⁠
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So many people have been taught that exposure work only “counts” if it feels punishing or overwhelming. But in a recent podcast episode, we gently challenge that idea. We talk about how ERP can still be deeply effective while also being more human, compassionate, and, at times, fun-ish.⁠
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This isn’t about avoiding anxiety or making fear disappear. It’s about learning that you can face discomfort without attacking yourself in the process. When ERP feels even slightly more approachable, people are often more willing to practice, more consistent between sessions, and more able to stay with the work long enough for real change to happen.⁠
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If ERP has ever felt intimidating, exhausting, or unsustainable, I hope this conversation helps you see another way forward, one that still honors the science while making room for kindness.⁠
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Comment 472 and I’ll send you the links to listen to the full episode.⁠
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07/26/2026

Pothos is growing, CLIENTS ARE WAITING, and I'm looking for the right person to grow with.

I'm hiring an independent contractor clinician (RSW, RP) with 3+ years of experience providing clinical psychotherapy services who's ready to join and expand our practice. Starting August 4th, you will have your own office space, your own schedule, and a caseload I will actively help you build.

You don't need OCD specialization on day one. You need solid clinical experience with individuals 18+, an interest in developing it, and a background working with youth and adolescents is an asset.

I handle referrals, marketing, business admin and billing while you focus on the clinical work. Fee split is 68% in your favor with room to grow.

If you've been thinking about making a move - this might be it! DM me or send an email to [email protected].

Independent Contractor Clinician — OCD & Anxiety Specialization
Position Type: Independent Contractor (Part-time to Full-time)
Location: Nogojiwanong/Peterborough, ON | Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)
Start Date: August 4, 2025

07/23/2026

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

🪪 Need help getting or replacing ID?

Join us at our free ID Clinic for one-on-one support with replacing lost identification, applying for birth certificates, understanding document requirements, and accessing community resources.

📅 July 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Peterborough Community Health Centre
360 George St N, Peterborough

Everyone is welcome.

📧 [email protected]
📞 705-400-8480 ext. 112

07/15/2026

ERP remains the gold standard for OCD treatment for a reason 🧠⁠
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Not because it makes anxiety disappear overnight.⁠
Not because it gives certainty.⁠
But because it helps you change your relationship with fear ✨⁠
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Exposure and Response Prevention teaches you how to face the thought, feeling, sensation, or urge without doing the ritual, checking, reassurance seeking, avoidance, or mental reviewing 🔄🛠️⁠
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And over time, your brain learns something powerful:⁠
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I can handle uncertainty.⁠
I do not need to obey fear.⁠
This feeling will pass.⁠
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That is where lasting recovery happens 🌱⁠
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ERP is supported by decades of research ⁠
It helps reduce compulsions and rituals ⁠
And it gives you tools that work across every OCD theme, from contamination to harm OCD, relationship OCD, health anxiety, and beyond ⁠
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The content may change, but the treatment skills stay the same.⁠
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07/15/2026

OCD is very convincing… but it’s not always telling you the truth 🧠⚡⁠
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It will demand certainty.⁠
It will create urgency.⁠
It will tell you to avoid, fix, solve, or figure it out right now ⏳⁠
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But these are not facts, they are fear-based messages.⁠
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Here are a few gentle truths to come back to instead 🌿⁠
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You do not need 100% certainty to move forward 🕊️⁠
Urgency is a feeling, not a command 🚦⁠
Thoughts are not threats 🔍⁠
Avoidance keeps the cycle going 🔁⁠
You can feel discomfort and still be okay 💛⁠
Relief comes from letting go, not solving everything 🫶⁠
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These are the skills that break the OCD cycle over time.⁠
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Not by proving the thought wrong…⁠
but by choosing not to engage with it in the same way anymore 🧩⁠
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Which one of these truths do you need to remind yourself of today? ⁠
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07/01/2026

July 1 means different things to different people.

For many Canadians, it is a day of celebration.

For many Indigenous Peoples, it can also be a day of grief, reflection, and remembrance—a reminder of the lasting impacts of colonization, residential schools, and policies that continue to impact Indigenous communities today.

Reconciliation begins with truth.

That means listening to Survivors, learning the history that was too often left out of classrooms, acknowledging the harms that continue today, and rejecting efforts to deny or minimize these experiences.

The impacts of residential schools did not end when the schools closed. They continue through intergenerational trauma, the loss of language and culture, the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in care, the ongoing MMIWG2S+ crisis, and inequities that many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities continue to face.

If you're celebrating Canada Day, consider taking a moment to also reflect on these actions:

🧡 Learn whose lands you are on.
🧡 Learn about the history of residential schools.
🧡 Read and listen to Survivor stories.
🧡 Support Indigenous-led organizations, artists, and businesses.
🧡 Commit to learning and taking action beyond today.

For Survivors and families, we also want to remind you that you are not alone.

The Lamathut Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
1-800-721-0066

Healing happens in community, and support is always available.

06/30/2026

Pothos is growing - and I'm looking for the right person to grow with.

I'm hiring an independent contractor clinician (RSW, RP, RN or OT) with 3+ years of community or private practice experience who's ready to join and expand the practice. Starting August 4th, you will have your own office space, your own schedule, and a caseload I will actively help you build.

You don't need OCD specialization on day one. We will build that together. You need solid clinical experience, an interest in developing it, and a background working with youth and adolescents is an asset.

You can focus on the clinical work while I handle referrals, marketing, business admin, and billing. Fee split is 68% in your favor with room to grow.

If you've been thinking about making a move - this might be it. DM me or send an email to [email protected].

Independent Contractor Clinician — OCD & Anxiety Specialization
Position Type: Independent Contractor (Part-time to Full-time)
Location: Nogojiwanong/Peterborough, ON | Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Start Date: August 4, 2025

05/28/2026

Trans ID Clinic

Free, confidential support to help you update your name, gender marker, and government ID in a safe, welcoming space.

Date: Monday, June 1st

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Contact: [email protected]