Erin Donnelly BSW, RSW - Counselling Services

01/27/2026

Hygge, a Danish tradition of warmth through winter, shapes my therapy space. My therapy space is intentionally cozy. I use soft lighting, blankets, and a calm presence. I aim to offer safety and comfort when the world outside feels harsh or overwhelming. A place to thaw, settle, and be met with care.

Therapy doesn't have to feel clinical, or cold.

01/21/2026

I get asked alot "How do I set boundaries as a new mom?" The answer is not straightforward.

If setting boundaries as a new mom feels heavier than people admit, you’re not imagining it.

This season asks you to protect your baby while still caring about relationships, family history, and the roles you’ve carried for years.

It can feel relieving to finally speak up, but also painful to watch dynamics shift in ways you didn’t hope for.

There can be love and grief.

Relief and loss.

Clarity and discomfort.

If this feels complicated, it’s because it is.

You’re navigating healing, attachment, loyalty, and change all at once.

You’re not too sensitive.

You’re not doing it wrong.

You’re doing something deeply human and it takes practice.

01/11/2026

The holidays and busy seasons can leave couples feeling a little off. You can feel tired, disconnected, or just out of rhythm.

Checking in with each other, even in small ways, can make a big difference: noticing what felt heavy, when you felt close, and what you might need from each other.

Sometimes these conversations are easier with a little support. Couples therapy isn’t only for big problems, it’s a space to feel heard, understand each other better, and reconnect before tension builds up.

Even small moments of care and curiosity can help your relationship feel like a team again.

If you feel ready to reconnect, you can book a session with me today. I can provide a safe space to pause, listen, and strengthen your connection.

12/31/2025

On this New Year’s Eve, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you for showing up, even when it was hard. For being honest. For letting yourself feel things you’ve been carrying for a long time.

Thank you for trusting me with your stories — and for sharing your babies with me. That kind of trust isn’t something I take lightly. Being invited into those messy, tender, real moments is truly an honour.

The work you’re doing for yourself matters more than you might realize. As you heal, it shows up in how you parent, how you partner, how you care for yourself, and how you move through the world. The ripples are real, even when no one else sees them.

As this year comes to a close, I want you to know how much I respect the courage it took to do this work. I’m so grateful to walk alongside you in this season.

Thank you for trusting me. 🤍

12/29/2025

The holidays can leave you carrying a lot. 💛

For many women, it’s not just how busy the holiday season can be. There is the mental load of juggling family, work, home, and everything in between. Add in the physical exhaustion, money worries, and tricky relationship dynamics, and it can feel like too much.

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s a place to unpack all of it, get support, and figure out how to move through the overwhelm. A chance to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself.

You’ve spent so much time caring for everyone else, why not take some time to care for you. You don’t have to do it alone.

You can check my availability (or book a session) at erindonnellycounselling.ca

12/16/2025

Such fun!

✨ One Year of Kody Kearns Counselling ✨

January marks one year in business, and I wanted to celebrate in a way that feels most aligned with my heart and my work.

I’m hosting a free public skate as a small way of giving back to the community that has trusted, supported, and grown alongside this practice. Movement, laughter, and shared experiences create powerful moments of connection and regulation, especially for families.

My hope is that this skate creates a few magical moments:
❄️ time together
❄️ ease in our bodies
❄️ memories that linger

Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to celebrate with you on the ice. 🤍⛸️

— Kody Kearns Counselling

12/07/2025

A gentle reminder: you’re allowed to care for yourself over the holidays.
Slow down, say no, take a breath, choose what supports your well-being.
Rest is not selfish—it’s how you stay grounded in a season that asks a lot of you.

12/06/2025

December 6 — National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Today, we hold space for the 14 women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique, and for every woman, girl, Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse person who continues to be harmed by gender-based violence.

We remember those we’ve lost.
We honour those who survived.
We stand with those still carrying the weight of fear, grief, or silence.

Gender-based violence remains a painful reality in Canada, taking a woman or girl every 48 hours, disproportionately impacting Indigenous, trans, and gender-diverse communities, and leaving thousands without safe shelter each day.

Today is a call to care for one another, to listen, to believe, and to continue building a world where everyone is safe, valued, and free.

11/27/2025

Supporting women through the seasons of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause is the heart of my work.
These transitions can feel overwhelming, isolating, or misunderstood but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Your story matters. Your feelings make sense. And there is space here for you, exactly as you are.

11/24/2025

1 month till Christmas Eve!

The holidays are not “magical” for everyone.
Many women carry the weight of emotional labour, family expectations, and invisible workload this time of year.

If you’re feeling burnt out, overstretched, or pressured to hold everything together, then this is your reminder that you are allowed to set limits, say no, and prioritize your well-being.

Your peace matters.
Out of office Dec 24 – Jan 5

11/20/2025

Holiday seasons can bring joy, stress, nostalgia, and overwhelm all at once.
If this time of year feels heavy or complicated, you’re not alone. Your feelings are valid, and rest is allowed.

Wishing you moments of peace, grounding, and gentleness as we close out the year.
Take good care of yourself — you deserve softness, too.

If you feel that you could use extra support or a safe space to exhale, please reach out.

I hope you have a warm and gentle holiday season.

11/13/2025

“The most radical thing that any of us can do is to stop projecting our beliefs about gender onto other people’s behaviors and bodies.” – Julia Serano