Bee Kind Counselling

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.

Self-compassion isn’t just “being nice to yourself.” It’s about recognizing your struggles, validating your emotions, an...
11/21/2025

Self-compassion isn’t just “being nice to yourself.” It’s about recognizing your struggles, validating your emotions, and treating yourself with the same care you’d offer a friend.

You might notice self-criticism, perfectionism, or unrealistic expectations that have been normalized over time. Phrases like “just think happy thoughts” or “stop being hard on yourself” often feel dismissive, because they don’t acknowledge the effort it takes to care for yourself in a meaningful way.

Here are ways to cultivate self-compassion:
🐝 Reframe self-talk: Notice critical thoughts and rephrase them with kindness. For example, replace “I shouldn’t have messed up” with “Mistakes are part of learning. I am doing my best.”
🐝 Create supportive routines: Incorporate small daily practices like journaling, mindfulness, or gentle movement that nurture your mind and body.
🐝 Allow yourself to feel: Acknowledge difficult emotions without judgment and offer yourself understanding rather than critique.
🐝 Seek support: Therapy, peer groups, or affirming communities can provide guidance and encouragement as you build self-compassion.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help you develop authentic self-compassion, reduce self-criticism, and cultivate resilience in daily life.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation at admin@beekindcounselling.com
or www.beekindcounselling.com

Have you ever left a therapy session feeling unheard, overwhelmed, or unsure if your needs were being met?These experien...
11/20/2025

Have you ever left a therapy session feeling unheard, overwhelmed, or unsure if your needs were being met?

These experiences can be signs that self-advocacy is needed. Taking charge of your therapy helps you feel safe, understood, and empowered in your healing journey.

Here are ways to practice self-advocacy in therapy:
🐝 Ask for accommodations: Request supports like extra time, visual aids, or sensory adjustments that help you engage fully.
🐝 Set the session pace: Ensure the timing and flow of therapy matches your comfort and energy levels.
🐝 Use written summaries & reminders: Notes, checklists, or summaries can help you remember insights and follow through on goals.
🐝 Alternative communication: Request emails, texts, or visual cues if verbal processing feels overwhelming.
🐝 Share your goals: Let your therapist know what you want to focus on and what matters most to you.
🐝 Celebrate progress: Acknowledge small wins and milestones—growth doesn’t have to be huge to matter.
🐝 Provide feedback: Speak up about what isn’t working or what could better support you.
🐝 Honour emotional boundaries: Take breaks or redirect the conversation when topics feel too intense.
🐝 Ask questions: Clarify anything you don’t understand about techniques, exercises, or therapeutic approaches.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help you advocate for yourself, feel seen in sessions, and create a therapy experience that truly meets your needs.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

The lossThe longingThe memoriesThese are deeply personal and shape your grief in ways that aren’t always visible to othe...
11/19/2025

The loss
The longing
The memories

These are deeply personal and shape your grief in ways that aren’t always visible to others.

Allowing yourself to feel in your own time and your own way is essential. Trying to “move on” too quickly or suppress emotions can lead to guilt, numbness, or disconnection from what was meaningful.

Healing from loss is about creating space for your emotions, honouring your memories, and finding ways to carry love forward while caring for yourself.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to support you in navigating grief safely and compassionately.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

Living with ADHD can feel confusing, especially with all the misconceptions that exist. You might hear things like “ADHD...
11/18/2025

Living with ADHD can feel confusing, especially with all the misconceptions that exist. You might hear things like “ADHD is just a childhood condition” or “people with ADHD are lazy” and wonder if your struggles are a reflection of personal failure.

Here’s what’s really happening:

🐝 ADHD affects how you focus, plan, and regulate emotions. Struggling to start or finish tasks isn’t a lack of effort. It’s a neurological difference.
🐝 Hyperactivity isn’t universal. Some people experience internal restlessness, mental overload, or constant daydreaming instead.
🐝 ADHD isn’t something you can “push through” with discipline alone. Strategies, support, therapy, and sometimes medication help your brain work with you, not against you.
🐝 Strengths thrive when understood. Creativity, hyperfocus, and problem-solving are part of the ADHD experience, especially with the right environment and tools.

Breaking these myths doesn’t just correct misunderstandings. It gives you permission to honour how your brain actually works, access support, and leverage your strengths.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help you navigate ADHD with clarity, self-compassion, and practical strategies for daily life.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

In a world that often prioritizes sitting still, focusing, or “calm” behaviour, sensory-seeking needs can feel misunders...
11/17/2025

In a world that often prioritizes sitting still, focusing, or “calm” behaviour, sensory-seeking needs can feel misunderstood. If you crave movement, tactile input, or oral stimulation, it’s not a distraction or misbehavior. It’s your nervous system communicating what it needs to stay regulated and engaged.

Here are ways to safely meet sensory-seeking needs:
🐝 Move your body: Jump on a mini-trampoline, bounce, or do quick stretches to get your energy flowing.
🐝 Engage tactile senses: Play with clay, sand, slime, or textured fidget toys to provide satisfying hands-on input.
🐝 Stimulate proprioception: Use a weighted blanket or lap pad to ground and organize your body.
🐝 Spin or sway safely: Gentle spins in a chair or on a swivel stool can help regulate the nervous system.
🐝 Activate auditory senses: Listen to upbeat music with rhythm or bass you enjoy.
🐝 Oral input: Chew gum or crunchy snacks to provide calming oral stimulation.
🐝 Squeeze and press: Use stress balls, putty, or textured toys to release energy safely.

These strategies aren’t just “fun.” They support focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being, helping you engage in daily life more comfortably and sustainably.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help you understand your sensory needs, develop strategies that work for your nervous system, and honor your unique way of experiencing the world.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

Beneath the surface, autism often goes unnoticed, especially when you’ve learned to adapt or mask in daily life.You migh...
11/13/2025

Beneath the surface, autism often goes unnoticed, especially when you’ve learned to adapt or mask in daily life.

You might find yourself constantly adjusting your behavior to fit social expectations, even when it feels exhausting. Everyday tasks like planning, organizing, or starting projects can feel overwhelming, and small decisions may spiral into paralysis.

Other hidden signs can include feeling mentally drained after social interactions, bottling up emotions to fit in, experiencing disrupted sleep despite rest, or being stuck in loops of overthinking and self-criticism.

These experiences can leave you feeling frustrated, isolated, or like something is “wrong” with you. But these signs are not weaknesses. They’re signals that your mind and body need understanding and support.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help you recognize hidden patterns of autism, honor your unique experience, and develop strategies that truly support your wellbeing.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

Feeling drained but still pushing through? You’re not alone.So often, we give and give, at work, at home, to friends, wi...
11/12/2025

Feeling drained but still pushing through? You’re not alone.

So often, we give and give, at work, at home, to friends, without pausing to check in with ourselves. Ignoring your own mental and emotional needs can leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from what truly matters.

Your energy and wellbeing are valid. You don’t need to justify taking a pause, setting boundaries, or saying no. Even small moments of reflection, deep breathing, or journaling can make a big difference in reconnecting with yourself.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help you slow down, practice self-compassion, and build routines that honor your mind and body.

You deserve to show up for yourself as much as you show up for others. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

November is Movember, a time to spotlight men’s mental health and the often-hidden ways struggles can show up.Recognizin...
11/12/2025

November is Movember, a time to spotlight men’s mental health and the often-hidden ways struggles can show up.

Recognizing these patterns, like difficulty expressing feelings, feeling isolated, or internalizing societal expectations around masculinity, is the first step toward breaking stigma and prioritizing your wellbeing.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help men process emotions safely, practice self-compassion, and build supportive networks where their experiences are validated and respected.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

Supporting teens with school anxiety is about recognizing how overwhelming the school environment can feel for neurodive...
11/10/2025

Supporting teens with school anxiety is about recognizing how overwhelming the school environment can feel for neurodivergent students.

This anxiety doesn’t always show up as worry. It may appear as avoidance, procrastination, perfectionism, emotional withdrawal, or physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or fatigue. Irritability and social withdrawal are also common signs.

These experiences are not the teen’s fault. They reflect the unique challenges of navigating sensory, social, and academic demands in environments that may not be designed for neurodivergent brains.

Here are strategies to support your teen:
🐝 Offer accommodations: Flexible deadlines, quiet spaces, sensory tools, or alternative assignment formats can reduce stress and increase confidence.
🐝 Practice coping strategies together: Mindfulness, grounding exercises, or breathing techniques help teens learn to manage anxiety in safe, supportive spaces.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help teens and caregivers navigate school anxiety, build coping strategies, and create environments where learning and growth are possible.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

Society often pressures people to conform to unrealistic standards of beauty. This can create shame or self-criticism. H...
11/07/2025

Society often pressures people to conform to unrealistic standards of beauty.

This can create shame or self-criticism.

Healing includes embracing your body’s story and reclaiming connection to it with compassion.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we offer therapy that is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and body-positive.

Together, we’ll explore ways to honour your body, nurture self-compassion, and reclaim a sense of embodiment and strength.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

Growing up in a chaotic home can leave lasting emotional effects that show up in adulthood.You may notice it in ways lik...
11/05/2025

Growing up in a chaotic home can leave lasting emotional effects that show up in adulthood.

You may notice it in ways like struggling to feel safe even in calm spaces, feeling responsible for others’ moods, or doubting the stability of relationships, among other signs.

These experiences are not your fault. They reflect the environment you grew up in and the coping strategies your brain developed to navigate it.

Here are ways to support yourself:
🐝 Practice self-soothing and grounding techniques to regulate emotions.
🐝 Set and honour personal boundaries, even if it feels uncomfortable.
🐝 Seek relationships and environments that provide consistency and safety.
🐝 Validate your feelings and recognize patterns without self-blame.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help individuals navigate the lasting effects of chaotic homes, build trust, and develop emotional resilience.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

Living as an LGBTQ+ individual in a world that often invalidates your identity can feel isolating and exhausting.You mig...
11/04/2025

Living as an LGBTQ+ individual in a world that often invalidates your identity can feel isolating and exhausting.

You might internalize messages that your feelings, needs, or existence are “too much” or don’t belong. But the truth is, your identity is valid, your experiences are real, and you deserve care, joy, and connection just as you are.

Here are affirmations to support your healing and self-empowerment:
🐝 I am enough, exactly as I am.
🐝 I am worthy of joy and meaningful connection.
🐝 Community and chosen family can support and empower me.
🐝 My identity is valid, no matter what anyone says.
🐝 It’s okay to take up space authentically.
🐝 Boundaries protect my emotional and mental health.
🐝 Self-love is a revolutionary act in a world that erases me.
🐝 I deserve care that honours all parts of my identity.

At Bee Kind Counselling, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to help LGBTQ+ individuals navigate healing, build self-compassion, and embrace their identities with pride and safety.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by emailing admin@beekindcounselling.com
or visiting www.beekindcounselling.com

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