Journey to Wellness

07/31/2026

The bravest people in a family aren’t always the loudest. Sometimes they’re the cycle breakers, the cycle shakers & the recreators. Therapy can be where the story shifts. Where pain is understood, healing begins and a new future becomes possible 🫶🏽

05/23/2026

Some pain is inherited, carried in stories, ways of coping, and what was passed down when there were no safer choices. Acknowledging this doesn’t excuse harm but helps to explains it and it opens a path to compassion for ourselves and our families.
Healing is often a quiet, steady choice to feel, to learn new tools and to teach different ways to the ones who follow 🤍

05/19/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of healing is believing you deserve it. At Journey to Wellness, we are here to remind you that you do & that taking the first step into counselling can open the door to safety, understanding and healing 🤍

05/08/2026

Happy National Child and Youth Mental Health Day to two gems 💫 Mariah and Sarah are such a beautiful blend of warmth, wisdom, and professional skill. Their virtual counselling support helps youth and parents feel heard, supported and cared for every step of the way 💛

If your child or teen could use support with anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, or emotional regulation, Mariah and Sarah offer warm virtual counselling that meets families where they’re at 💛

04/09/2026

Virtual counselling offers a safe, supportive space where you can feel held, heard and understood from the comfort of your own home. It makes care more accessible across distances, while giving you a gentle place to explore not only anxiety, school stress and identity questions, but also the greater stresses that can feel overwhelming to carry alone. Wherever you are in your journey, we’re here to walk alongside you with compassion and care 💕 reach out to book in with us!

04/08/2026

Our hearts are with all the families, survivors, and communities who will feel the impact of these funding cuts. In the North, these supports are not abstract or optional. They are part of the care, safety, advocacy, and healing that people rely on every day. When funding is reduced, it is our most vulnerable relatives, families, and communities who carry the weight. We know how hard people are already working to support one another and that is exactly why these services must be protected, strengthened, and honored!!
The crisis remains urgent, and organizations like NWAC continue to be vital voices for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. In the North especially, ending or reducing specialized supports can leave serious gaps in justice, advocacy, and frontline care.

In Ottawa, leaders of several Indigenous organizations raise concerns about the expiration of federal funding related to the issue of missing and murdered In...

04/06/2026

What Is Indigenous-Led Wellness?

At Journey to Wellness, our work is guided by a commitment to cultural safety, respect and understanding. We centre decolonization in our counselling approach, which honours Indigenous ways of knowing, restores balance, and challenges systems that have historically caused harm. Our counselling care is honours Indigenous wisdom and cultural strengths, creating a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Healing is viewed as a whole-person process of mind, body, and spirit. Our counsellors are trained to support clients from all backgrounds and cultures! Reach out today to learn more about us or visit our link in our profile!