Valley Counselling + Psychotherapy

01/09/2026

Anxiety, Responsibility, and Regulation

Anxiety is a universal human experience, but responsibility for behaviour remains individual. While fear and uncertainty are unavoidable, how people respond to them determines whether anxiety is contained or spread. When individuals are supported in regulating themselves through clear ethical principles, reflective practices, or therapeutic care, anxiety is more likely to remain manageable. When fear is externalized or used to justify harmful behaviour toward others, it tends to escalate distress and create conflict rather than resolution.

Across cultures and history, many systems have served a regulatory rather than inflammatory role. Religious traditions have often provided moral structure, community connection, and behavioural limits. Christian teachings emphasizing personal responsibility, restraint, forgiveness, and care for others can help contain fear rather than amplify it. Similarly, contemplative practices such as meditation within Buddhism, as well as modern approaches like psychotherapy, focus on increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and accountability rather than projection or blame.

Difficulties arise not from belief systems or support frameworks themselves, but from environments that exploit anxiety instead of helping people manage it. Media and ideological systems that amplify fear, frame others as threats, or reward emotional escalation tend to undermine personal responsibility and spread distress. In contrast, approaches that encourage internal regulation—through faith, reflection, community support, or clinical therapy—are associated with reduced harm and greater personal and social stability.

Valley Counselling + Psychotherapy, located in Cornwall, Ontario, provides psychotherapy services for individuals seeking support with anxiety, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Services are offered in person, by telephone, or via Microsoft Teams, based on client preference and clinical appropriateness. The practice is currently accepting new clients. For information or to inquire about services, please call or text 613-363-4973.

Jennifer Gaudreau, M.Ed., RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist
Valley Counselling + Psychotherapy

05/04/2025

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12/18/2024

For some people, the holiday season my bring need for additional support. Consider coming in to Valley Counselling Plus Psychotherapy in Cornwall, ON, where we offer personalized therapy tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a supportive and confidential environment to help you navigate life's challenges.
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or personal growth, experienced therapists use evidence-based approaches to foster resilience and well-being. Valley Counselling is conveniently located, making it easy to access professional mental health support in a comfortable setting. Plus, flexible scheduling is offered as well as a variety of therapeutic modalities to suit different preferences and lifestyles. Start your journey towards a healthier, happier you today with us in Cornwall by calling 613-363-4973 text messaging is also available to book your appointment.

08/16/2024

Trauma occurs when you experience an abnormal event that most usually involves fearing for your safety or thinking that your life was threatened in some way. Since our bodies are always rooting for our survival, those event (s) that occurred may have been so physically or emotionally painful that the best way to move forward or in some cases the only way to move forward in life was to hide them, even from your own self, in order to help you continue to move forward.
Once you find yourself in a safe place your body may begin to lift that veil or secrecy and the terrible memories may find their way into your dreams or you may become triggered by something causing memories or partial memories to bubble up. As unpleasant as they are, this is just a cue that it is time to begin the healing journey……. Professional help is a great option should you want to deal with past abuse in a healthy and safe environment. Text or call 613-363-4973 to book an assessment today. Daytime or evening options ….

03/15/2024

Why should you go to therapy?

A mental health therapist can help you work through difficult feelings or stressors that may affect your day-to-day life. The approach is very collaborative.

Read below to find 5 reasons for going to psychotherapy:

1. You’ve been diagnosed with a mental health condition
If you’re diagnosed with a mental health condition, your mental health specialist may recommend therapy in conjunction with medication for your treatment plan.
Medication can lessen symptoms you may be experiencing, while therapy helps work through unhelpful or unwanted thoughts that may impact you.
A diagnosis isn’t required to begin therapy but A therapist can help you identify unhealthy thoughts and offer ways to navigate them so that they don’t get in your way.

2. You experienced a significant life event
Sometimes life throws major life events our way that may impact our mental wellness/health for example:
• death of a loved one
• loss of a job
• going through a divorce
• experiencing a traumatic life event
A seasoned psychotherapist has many stories experiences and exercises to share that can help you out from a rough patch. Grief and loss are powerful feelings that can disable us if we don’t have proper support.

3. You just feel like you need a little help
Life can be challenging at times, but you don’t have to go on this journey alone. Therapy can help you discover new ways to approach challenging situations that will support your well-being.
But, more than that, you can go to therapy to help understand yourself better or improve your ability to thrive.

4. You can’t concentrate
If you find it difficult to concentrate on everyday activities or work assignments, you may benefit from a therapist.
A mental health professional can assess this in therapy and offer a treatment plan that fits your needs. They may ask you various questions that can help them rule out the possibility of undiagnosed mental health conditions such as ADHD or depression. A mental health professional to help you adopt healthy habits to improve your focus.

5. Your actions are affecting those around you
Sometimes our actions or lifestyle choices may seem fine to us, but then we notice that they negatively impact the other people in our lives. Therapy can help you develop a healthy relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
If you notice that loved ones are affected, consider listening to how they may feel during this time and honestly discuss how this may be impacting you.

If you feel specific issues in your life aren’t getting better despite your best efforts, that may be a sign that you could use help from therapy. A therapist can help analyze the problem and suggest a new approach you may haven’t thought of before, give you take home exercises to work on and offer sound advice based on evidence based research.

Please text message directly if you believe this is a good time for you to begin your journey of wellness 613-363-4973

02/07/2024

11/11/2023

Finding mental and emotional wellness is not an entirely new concept, healing from your distant memories or current pains is possible with a seedling of hope and a sliver of open mindedness. Valley Counselling + Psychotherapy has availabilities. Text message Jennifer directly 613-363-4973.

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10/12/2023

On World Mental Health Day, it's important that we all work to eliminate stigma and increase awareness of mental health supports available for ourselves, family members, co-workers, neighbors and friends #

04/12/2023

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