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Bee Kind Counselling

Bee Kind Counselling offers a variety of therapeutic services for those living in Ontario Canada. I am a registered social worker with my BSW and MSW.

We provide support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, BPD, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, anger management, LGBTQ+ issues and more. About Bee Kind Counselling

My name is Bre Traverse, I identify as a cis-gendered female with pronouns of she/her and of Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation descent. I am actively a part of the LGBTQ+ community and am an ally to many other communities. Opening my own private practice was always a goal I strived towards. My goal is to help you find healthy coping skills that you can implement in your everyday lives. Bee Kind Counselling is a safe space for all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and cultural backgrounds. The name "Bee Kind Counselling" originates from my name Bre, short form "B" and my love for all kinds of people promoting the need to be kind to each and every person as you never know what they may be experiencing. Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Psychotherapist/person with lived experience can make things better. I care about your well-being and provide you all the tools you need in order to seize the day and learn how to tackle even the most traumatic circumstances.

09/12/2025

Anxiety doesn’t always look the same for everyone.

For neurodivergent individuals, it can feel more intense and show up in ways that may differ from neurotypical experiences.

Here’s what it can look like:
🐝 Sensory Overload: Heightened reactions to sights, sounds, or touch can feel like anxiety spikes.
🐝 Executive Functioning Challenges: Difficulty planning or anticipating events can create uncertainty and worry.
🐝 Alternative Responses: Anxiety may show as shutdowns, hypervigilance, avoidance, or social masking rather than traditional panic symptoms.

If you are a neurodivergent individual navigating anxiety, scroll through these slides for strategies to support yourself.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy to support anxiety management and help you build strategies that respect your unique experiences.

Email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

09/11/2025

When anxiety feels overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start.

Anxiety may try to convince you that you need to act immediately or control everything, but creating space between emotion and reaction allows clarity to return.

One simple step is to pause and notice your breath. Inhale slowly, feeling your chest and belly expand, then exhale fully, noticing the release of tension.

Over time, these brief moments of calm help you strengthen self-trust, regulate your emotions, and respond to stress with greater compassion toward yourself.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we offer therapy in Ontario, Canada, for anxiety to support you in cultivating tools to navigate anxiety and overwhelm.

Email us at admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

09/09/2025

Creating a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients is at the heart of our practice.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we know that inclusion isn’t just a checklist. It’s an ongoing commitment to respect, validate, and empower every client who walks through our doors.

Here’s how we make our practice LGBTQ+ affirmative:
🐝 Inclusive Language – We use correct pronouns, chosen names, and affirming terminology in all interactions.
🐝 Nonjudgmental Intake Practices – Intake forms and conversations that respect diverse identities.
🐝 Ongoing Education – Clinicians regularly update knowledge on LGBTQ+ issues and intersectionality.
🐝 Visible Affirmation – Inclusive symbols and affirming visuals in our spaces.
🐝 Cultural Awareness – Intersectionality is integrated into every layer of care.
🐝 Collaboration – Clients are active participants in therapy decisions.
🐝 Validating Experiences – We recognize the impact of discrimination and microaggressions on mental health.
🐝 Representation Matters – Books, resources, and materials reflect LGBTQ+ experiences.
🐝 Affirming Policies – Intake, safety, and accessibility policies are designed to support LGBTQ+ clients.

Every choice we make is guided by one principle: our clients deserve to feel seen, respected, and safe.

💛 Email us at admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

09/08/2025

The idea of “normal” isn’t objective. a social construct shaped by cultural expectations.

For many neurodivergent individuals, trying to fit into this narrow definition can lead to masking, exhaustion, and anxiety.

Here’s what embracing neurodiversity can look like:
🐝Recognize Normal as a Social Construct – Understanding that “normal” is fluid is the first step toward honoring your authentic self.
🐝 Acknowledge the Cost of Fitting In – Constantly suppressing natural traits drains emotional and mental energy, increasing burnout and social withdrawal.
🐝 Celebrate Neurodiversity – Neurological differences are natural variations, not deficits. Each way of thinking brings unique strengths and perspectives.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we honour neurodivergent experiences and provide spaces where authenticity is celebrated.

Email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

09/06/2025

Some days, your emotions don’t fit neatly into one box, and that’s completely normal.

You can hold seemingly opposite feelings at the same time, and doing so doesn’t make you “confused” or “weak.” It makes you human.

Here are some examples of what this might look like:
🐝Strong and Fragile – Feeling capable while also acknowledging vulnerability.
🐝 Energetic and Tired – Wanting to move forward while noticing your limits.
🐝 Content and Curious – Appreciating what is while wondering about what could be.
🐝 Angry and Loving – Feeling frustration yet still caring deeply.
🐝 Excited and Nervous – Looking forward while fearing the unknown.
🐝 Proud and Embarrassed – Celebrating achievements while noticing imperfection.
🐝 Hopeful and Afraid – Wanting the best to happen while fearing it might not.
🐝 Peaceful and Anxious – Feeling calm while holding lingering worry.

Your feelings don’t have to make sense to anyone else. They just need to be acknowledged and honored.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy in Ontario, Canada.

💛 Email us at admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

09/05/2025

Masking happens when neurodivergent or q***r individuals hide parts of themselves to avoid stigma, discrimination, or rejection. While it may feel necessary, the toll it takes is real.

Some ways masking can show up:
🎭 Mimicking others’ behaviors
🤐 Suppressing natural responses
🗣 Rehearsing social scripts

Masking requires constant cognitive and emotional effort, which can lead to exhaustion and leave little energy for authentic self-care.

Over time, masking may contribute to:
💔 Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression
💔 Feeling disconnected from your authentic self
💔 Reduced self-esteem and increased vulnerability to burnout
💔 Delays in accessing support or diagnosis

🌱 Strategies to manage masking:
📝 Normalize Conversations – Talk about your experiences in safe, non-judgmental spaces to reduce shame and isolation.
💛 Validate the Emotional Toll – Recognize the complexity and effort involved in masking. Reflect on when and why you mask, and explore small steps toward authentic self-expression.
🏡 Find Affirming Spaces – Seek therapy or communities that are accessible, sensory-friendly, and use affirming language. Feeling safe makes it easier to lower masking and engage authentically.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we create spaces where your experiences are validated and your authentic self is welcomed. Therapy can support unmasking, reconnecting with who you truly are, and reclaiming energy for self-care.

💛 Email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

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09/04/2025

When life feels overwhelming, impulses can feel urgent and uncontrollable. But even small actions can help you create space and regain a sense of control.

Here’s a simple strategy to practice this week:
🐝Challenge Yourself to Take the Opposite Action – When you notice the urge to act impulsively, pause and try doing something different instead. This creates a moment between your emotion and your response.
🐝 Regain Control – These small choices allow you to respond in ways that support your well-being rather than reacting automatically.
🐝 Celebrate Small Wins – Every mindful choice, no matter how small, is progress toward building habits that serve you.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we know that managing impulses is not about willpower. It’s about understanding your brain, your triggers, and creating supportive strategies that work for you.

Email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

09/02/2025

Family can shape so much of who we are, but sometimes, the patterns we grow up with can be harmful.

Recognizing these dynamics is the first step toward understanding and healing.

Here are some signs that family dynamics may be affecting your well-being:
🐝Walking on Eggs Around Certain People – Adapting your tone, words, or behaviour to avoid triggering someone.
🐝 Unspoken Expectations – Being punished emotionally for things that were never clearly communicated.
🐝 Guilt Used as a Tool – Feeling manipulated into doing things “for the family,” even when it harms you.
🐝 Boundaries Seen as Betrayal – Experiencing anger or resistance when you assert your needs.
🐝 Being the Family Therapist – Managing tension, caring for adults, or feeling responsible for their mood or safety.
🐝 Secrets That Feel Sacred – Being told not to talk about harmful experiences outside the family.
🐝 Emotions Being Shut Down – Being told you’re “too sensitive” or “overreacting” instead of being heard.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we know that these experiences can have lasting impacts, but healing is possible. You deserve space to be seen, heard, and supported.

Email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

09/01/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month in Canada

This month is a reminder that every single life matters and that reaching out, speaking up, and breaking the silence around su***de can save lives.

Su***de prevention is about more than awareness. It’s about compassion, community, and creating spaces where people feel safe to exist as they are.

This month, we honour:
🌱 Those who don’t believe it yet but are needed deeply.
🌱 Those rebuilding their lives after an attempt.
🌱 Those who have survived things they thought they wouldn’t.
🌱 Those who are here, even when it feels unbearably heavy.
🌱 Those who have lost someone and carry grief in silence.
🌱 Those who don’t want to die but are tired of surviving.
🌱 Those in q***r, trans, and neurodivergent communities who often feel unseen.
🌱 Those afraid to be honest about their mental health at work or home.

If this is you, you are not alone. Your survival matters. Your story matters. You matter.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapy across Ontario, Canada. We believe in holding space for the heaviness and walking alongside you in your healing.

If you’re ready for a space where your whole self is welcome, email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

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08/30/2025

One of the biggest myths about trauma is that people are supposed to get over things quickly or forgive to heal.

But the truth is that healing is different for everyone and it doesn’t have a timeline.

Healing also means different things to different people. But some examples of healing include:

Allowing yourself to move at your own pace.

Choosing when (or if) forgiveness feels right for you.

Giving yourself permission to grieve, feel, and process without apology.

Surrounding yourself with people who honour your journey instead of rushing it.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed therapy in Ontario, Canada.

Ready for a space where your story will be honoured? Email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

08/29/2025

Microaggressions can seem small but for marginalized communities, they carry a profound weight.

These subtle comments or behaviours communicate prejudice or exhaustion. Over time, they can take a toll on a person’s mental health.

In the short term, microaggressions can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and rejection. Over time, repeated exposure compounds these impacts, deepening isolation and making existing stress from systemic oppression even harder to manage.

Scroll through these slides for strategies to manage microaggressions.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we create stigma-free spaces that affirm identity and honour lived experience. Email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

08/28/2025

Masking is the practice of hiding or suppressing the neurodivergent aspects of yourself to fit in with societal expectations. While in the short-term these may help you avoid judgment. They also do have heavy consequences in the long-term.

Some common signs of masking autism include:

Enduring loud noises without complaint.

Holding back emotional reactions.

Copying tone, gestures, or expressions to fit in.

Putting on a happy face to avoid questions.

Memorizing phrases to sound “natural” in social interactions.

Maintaining eye contact even when it feels uncomfortable.

Using jokes or sarcasm to hide discomfort.

Suppressing stims to appear “fine.”

These behaviours are a survival mechanism in a world that doesn’t understand neurodivergence. And over time, these can lead to exhaustion, anxiety, depression, and autistic burnout.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy in Ontario, Canada. Our goal is to create a space where you don’t have to mask, and where your needs and identity are honoured.

📩 Email admin@beekindcounselling.com or visit www.beekindcounselling.com to book your free 15-minute consultation today.

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