Courtney James Counselling and Psychotherapy

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Courtney James Counselling and Psychotherapy

We offer counselling and psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families.

07/24/2025

Our soil might be full of generational trauma, expectations, resentment…We didn’t choose this for ourselves; But it’s the soil that we were born into, planted in, and we can still choose to bloom 🌸 will it hard? Probably. Will it be worth it? Most definitely.

07/21/2025

Systems work can contribute to looking inward and personal growth 🌱
How do our systems contribute to who we are?
We are constantly managing, reacting, responding to interpersonal relationships. Often, these systemic relationships have been rooted in years of cyclical behaviour…adaptive or damaging. Let’s begin by noticing.

07/15/2025

The idea of taking care of yourself can often become thoughts of bubble baths and exercise. Both are great! But what would it be like to embrace a sense of self compassion?

We can incorporate self kindness (gentle, kind thoughts toward yourself), common humanity (acknowledging that we’re all along on this same journey, experiencing similar stressors, pain, and love), and mindfulness (being aware of yourself and your surroundings, emotions, needs).
Self compassion is a skill that can be learned; & we can use it in many ways:
Journal prompts
Positive affirmations
Regulation skills

07/13/2025

Grief is not a phase to “get through”, it fundamentally changes us, and that’s okay; loss and love are at our core. We are allowed to feel the impact of these emotions throughout our lives.
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This quote from “It’s OK That You’re Not OK” by Megan Devine, encompasses our need to embrace true emotion, human reaction, and the reality of loss in all of its forms.

07/04/2025

What does taking care of yourself look like this weekend?

06/30/2025

That uncomfortable feeling that you usually push away, distract yourself from, or numb yourself to…what would happen if you took a minute to sit with it?
It might feel strange or unpleasant; but you WILL get through that moment. By giving yourself that space, you open up greater understanding and compassion of self. Your emotions are trying to communicate with you; it’s okay to listen.

06/25/2025

By teaching and nurturing emotional regulation skills, we can raise (and support) people who know how to manage their emotions; instead of exploding or shutting down at any sign of discomfort…which often leads to pain, addiction, relationship breakdowns, potential crime, and the impact of trauma.

Emotional regulation is a skill; a strong skill that enables healthy survival.

06/20/2025

We love supporting local grads! 🎓
Our 5th recipient of the Courtney James $1,000 Mental Health Scholarship is Haileigh. She will begin her undergraduate studies in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour at McMaster University in the Fall. We are proud to support Haileigh on her academic journey as she exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and a genuine commitment to the field of mental health.

Take a look at our previous recipients as well:
https://www.courtneyjamestherapy.com/scholarship

06/18/2025

Example: you’re sitting in a window seat on an airplane…do you feel fear and anxiety? Or awe at the beauty of the sky?
That is how our experiences and perspective can actively change what we see.

When two people are involved in an activity, a conversation, or an intense argument, they are approaching the situation from their individual lens. This doesn’t make one more valuable or “real” than the other, it just means that we can take a step back, acknowledge our differences, & ignite understanding and compassion. ♥️

06/12/2025

Your “best” is impacted by so many factors. Just being here, showing up, being you…is enough. ♥️

06/11/2025

Caring for ourselves becomes a habit when we incorporate intentional choices regularly.

What do you do when you notice you are overstimulated? Sad? Angry?

Introduce small meaningful responses that engage your sense of self-care ♥️

06/04/2025

You have never been in today’s space & time before; whether you are…

Graduating high school
Processing in therapy
Parenting a teenager
Establishing boundaries with loved ones
Starting a new job
Feeling stuck in your current job…etc.

You’ve never carried today’s amount of responsibility, experiences, hope, and intention.

Don’t rush today. Don’t rush this version of you; it is fleeting as we continually shift, adapt, and grow.

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