Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services An online group therapy practice based in Ontario, Canada, that provides warm and effective counsell

You’ve finally found the right person, only sometimes they get mad and do things that you don’t share with anyone else. ...
05/06/2026

You’ve finally found the right person, only sometimes they get mad and do things that you don’t share with anyone else.
But they can’t be an abusive partner because it doesn’t happen all the time.

What you might not know is that their behaviour is cyclical. It’s called The Cycle of Abuse.

Things are really great. They are attentive and laugh at your jokes and rub your feet. You feel happy and loved. We call that the HONEYMOON/CALM stage.

But then you make the eggs wrong. You forget to fold the laundry. They start to get very grumpy and blame you for things. You start to move very carefully so as not to upset them. You’re now walking on eggshells. This is the TENSION-BUILDING stage.

Then despite how careful you have been, they eventually lose it. This is the INCIDENT/EXPLOSION, and it can look like hitting, hitting, shoving, calling you names, destroying your property, preventing you from going to work (it’s not always physical).

But that is quickly followed by remorse and RECONCILIATION. They are so sorry. Just don’t make them that mad again. There’s flowers, gifts, a nice trip or a night out. Just don’t leave. They promise to never do that again. They will do better. Because they’ve never loved someone as much as they love you. And then things get very calm and you’re right back to that honeymoon phase again and you start to wonder if you’re losing your mind.

You’re not losing your mind. You’re in an abusive relationship. And the behaviour is likely to get worse each time.

Do you need someone to talk with to see if you’re in an unsafe relationship? Someone who won’t judge you?

Our therapist Tracey Camacho is an expert in this area. She will compassionately help you figure out your relationship and what might be possible for you. No one should force you to make a decision about your relationship and she won’t either. 
But she will provide a safe space to unpack it all.

Contact us today for a consult and ask to work with Tracey.

❗️*If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 right away❗️

05/05/2026

It’s not Thursday, but here’s a throw back from 4 years ago. This Mental Health Week, we’re thinking about how to take care of our minds.

Tell us below how you take care of your mental health.

Intimate partner violence is not always hitting, punching, or physical harm.Sometimes it looks like constant criticism, ...
05/01/2026

Intimate partner violence is not always hitting, punching, or physical harm.

Sometimes it looks like constant criticism, being controlled, financial manipulation, isolation from loved ones, monitoring your phone, gaslighting, humiliation, or feeling like you’re always walking on eggshells.

And sometimes, the hardest part is wondering if what you’re experiencing is “serious enough” to get support.

You do not have to wait for things to get worse before talking to someone.

Working with a psychotherapist can help you better understand relationship patterns, rebuild self-trust, process trauma, strengthen boundaries, and explore your next steps in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Tracey Camacho has nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals impacted by intimate partner violence, trauma, grief, and emotional abuse with compassion and care.

If you’ve been questioning your relationship or carrying the weight of it all alone, Tracey would be happy to gently support you.

Reach out today to learn more about working with Tracey.

04/27/2026

I’m here for all the smoke! Stop centering yourself in your sessions with clients. If you don’t work with clients who swear - but it on your website’s “about me” page.
But for goodness’ sake, allow your clients to bring their full selves into the room.

If your clients share your beliefs and values - then hallelujah! And if they don’t, your job is to hold them in unconditional positive regard just 👏🏾 the 👏🏾 same 👏🏾

They cannot access their healing if they are focused on making sure you’re ok.

And that’s on period - or whatever these young people say nowadays.

But let’s chat in the comments. Do you ever find yourself trying to make sure you don’t offend your therapist? You must be so tired. 😪

So you’ve gone to see a therapist, and now he’s given you homework?? You weren’t planning to do extra work. Isn’t that w...
04/17/2026

So you’ve gone to see a therapist, and now he’s given you homework??
You weren’t planning to do extra work.
Isn’t that what you’re paying him for?

The self awareness, growth and change that you’re looking for can’t be limited to the therapy room or your virtual sessions.

You have to work on yourself between sessions.
So go get your homework done.

And yes, big man use journal too!
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You can slow down friend. It’s not failure. It doesn’t have to be hustle and grind all the time.You can take a pause to:...
04/15/2026

You can slow down friend. It’s not failure.
It doesn’t have to be hustle and grind all the time.
You can take a pause to:
👉🏾 get some rest
👉🏾 move your body
👉🏾 take a sick day or a stress leave
👉🏾 plan your finances
👉🏾 decide if you want the relationship
👉🏾 make a meal from scratch
👉🏾 just take a break

Look man, hustle culture is lying to you. It might seem as though everyone is doing all the things all the time, but at what cost?
That doesn’t have to be your reality.

If your body or your mind is screaming at you to take a break, you might want to listen.

Need someone to discuss it with?
Our therapists are ready.

Contact us today.
Slow down. ✌🏾

“I’m Fine” is how men fade into the background. They say it so often that people don’t even truly check in anymore.They ...
04/13/2026

“I’m Fine” is how men fade into the background. They say it so often that people don’t even truly check in anymore.
They say it so often that they are beginning to believe it themselves.

But what if people slowed down long enough to REALLY SEE you? 👀

See the confusion. 👀

See the self-loathing. 👀

See the boy longing for the mom who left him in the Caribbean for 10 yrs until she could send for him, and now you don’t know how to have healthy relationships with women. 👀

See the man who became abusive after years of being bullied in school. 👀

See the boast of becoming a man at 13, but it’s really the shame of childhood se*ual assault. 👀

Maybe we’ve said too much.
No wonder our brothers, dads, sons, boyfriends, nephews and husbands refuse to share.

If you’re a man who’s tired of pretending you’re fine, our male therapists have room for you to unpack and rebuild.

Contact us for a therapy consultation today.

Take it easy.
✌🏽

To all the men out there who are wondering about therapy, our male therapists have a message for you:YOU ARE NOT THE ONL...
04/09/2026

To all the men out there who are wondering about therapy, our male therapists have a message for you:
YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE.
Not the only one who is:
👉🏾 feeling alone
👉🏾 hoping she doesn’t leave you
👉🏾 scared about being a father
👉🏾 thinking you’re not earning enough
👉🏾 feeling scared
👉🏾 wondering about therapy
👉🏾 trying to hide your anxiety with alcohol/weed
👉🏾 struggling to find a job
👉🏾 thinking you’ve disappointed your parents
👉🏾 worried about your own anger
👉🏾 hiding same s*x attraction
👉🏾 concerned you’re not “man enough”
👉🏾 wanting to d!e

Our male therapists have heard it all. And they want to walk you through it and offer you direction and hope.

When women struggle, they discuss it with their closest friends. Men isolate. Refuse to talk about it. Resulting in them feeling alone.
Don’t believe the lie.

Reach out for a consult call.
We’ve got you.

When Meaghan Wray asked to interview me for the piece at she was writing for on dating reality shows, I was ready: Say ...
04/06/2026

When Meaghan Wray asked to interview me for the piece at she was writing for on dating reality shows, I was ready: Say Less!

Although these shows seem like a harmless escape from the stressors of life, I have long thought that they are exploitive to women to say the least.

Have you ever found yourself looking down your nose at some of these women, or even judging them like they are not real people?

Take a look at what I shared with Meaghan for her article.

If they are not going to change these shows, they should at least offer the contestants some psychological support when they are rejected in front of millions of people and then have to return to regular life like nothing happened.

What are your thoughts on these shows? Share below!

03/31/2026

Here’s the thing… life is punctuated by hard moments. Make no mistake… hard will come.
My mom always says, you’re either recovering from difficulty, in the middle of difficulty, or it’s around the corner.

However, that’s not meant to make you feel hopeless. The key is to learn the things that activate your moods, understand your patterns, figure out how your childhood impacts the way you respond, learn strategies and lean on your supports.

If hard things are inevitable, what can you do to learn to handle hard better?

This speech from Duke coach Kara Lawson has been ringing in my ears for the past few days.

This the whole reason our team exists - to help you handle hard better.
Book your appointment.
We are ready when you are.

Let’s handle hard better.

03/30/2026

Before we wrap up Women’s History Month, allow me to share that on International Women’s Day, I was honored by the Jamaican Canadian Association with the “Women Who Inspire Change” award.
I used my acceptance speech not to talk about my accolades or my work, but to recognize another amazing woman who helped me along my journey before this work was even a dream. I then challenged everyone in the room to do the very same thing.

Much love and respect to as well as the women’s committee and the for the recognition.

Congratulations to my fellow awardees and

Hats off to our lovely MC and for an inspiring keynote!

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