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Firefly Counselling

Rebecca Johnston MSW RSW, specializing in postpartum and perinatal therapy in Kitchener-Waterloo Region using a mix of EMDR and talk therapy.

Helping you find light in the dark.

06/01/2025

In life, I often look for the profound in the mundane. This weekend, I got to share in community in one of the most profound spaces I have ever experienced.

To the mommas - I hope you take it slowly as you transition back into daily life. Thank you for trusting me and welcoming me into your sacred space. Thank you for letting me bear witness to your love for your babies and each other.

To Melissa, Sara and Tiff - you each showed up with such beautiful, unique gifts and qualities. Your laughter will be ringing in my ears for days to come. You've got something profoundly special in your relationship with each other and I am grateful you are willing to share that with so many, myself included.

To any loss mommas reading this, unsure about attending a future Lachlan's Light Canada retreat - just go.

05/30/2025

These stones are small. You can't change their colour, shape or weight, much like you can't choose or change the experiences that life hands you.

Imagine holding a stone for a day at arms length. Now, imagine holding the same stone close to your heart. How you hold your grief matters.

Many of these stones found new homes today. Thank you to all the mothers who shared in community at the retreat workshop today. ❤️

05/23/2025

It seems fitting that the forget-me-nots are blooming in my chaos garden today, after days of rain.

In one week, I will be offering support to for their annual retreat for bareved parents.

As I've been getting ready for the retreat, I've been holding space in my heart for all the parents and babies who have helped me grow as a therapist and who have trusted me with their most vulnerable parts and intimate memories. It is such an honour to share in the lives of your children.

To my past and current loss parent clients, thank you for trusting me. Please know that I have not forgotten your babies or your deep love for them.

To the retreat attendees, I'm really excited to meet with you and share in your community of support and love.

05/02/2025

No sessions today. Im busy learning specialized approaches to help those of us who have more complex nervous systems.

16 years as a therapist but always a student. ❤️

04/21/2025

Stop trying to find yourself!

You are already here, living life and growing and learning everyday.

If you are reading this - turn your attention inward, take a breath and say hello.

I promise, whatever you hear in reply isn't so scary. She's probably tired of yelling to try to get your attention.

hello

02/26/2025

This is a friendly reminder to make a plan today so tomorrow is easier.

When will you go vote? Are you walking, driving or using public transportation? Do you need childcare or will you need extra snacks if kids are joining you?

No matter how you vote or what results you are hoping for, what will your nervous system need as you hear the results? It's okay to plan for that too.

01/21/2025

This is me at 8 years old. The same age my middle son is now.

I used to look at this photo and only see myself. Now I can't help but see both of us, him and me.

Parenting changes your perspective on everything.

What was once a photo of a day at the beach now represents all the insecurities, passions and growing pains that happen when becoming a person.

Being a kid is hard.
Being a parent is hard.

Sometimes I need to lean into 8 year old me to remember what it was like. It helps me show up as a better parent for him.

If you're finding it hard to lean into the different parts of yourself, therapy might help.

11/29/2024

Why do we value growth over survival?

You can't ever get to thrive if you don't also survive.

If this year has been one of survival - celebrate it! Take a breath, hold your head up high and roll those shoulders back.

You're doing it. Be proud.

10/27/2024

Not all therapists are the same.

When looking for a therapist it's important to ensure they are the right fit for you.

I'll be at the womb to walking baby show until 4pm today to answer any questions you have about how my approach is different and how I can help you feel better.

Can't make it to the show? Send a DM and we can set up a free 15-20 minute consultation call instead.

10/24/2024

This one hurts.

Do you ever look at your child and realize how big and how little they are at the same moment?

My 5 year old recently asked if I could, would I turn him back into a baby? I said yes, but only for a day because I would miss 5 year old him too much if it was any longer.

I'm so thankful that we can hold both emotions at once; the grief and sadness of letting go of our past selves and the selves of others with the joy and excitement of learning and seeing who we are today.

go

10/06/2024

My body failed me.
I'm unsafe.
I should have done more.
I am alone.
I can't do this.
I can't handle this.
I have no control.
I can't keep my baby/child safe.
I'm a bad....mom, wife, person, etc.

I'm not a magician, but I do work with the magic of healing every day.

As an EMDR perinatal therapist, I can help heal those beliefs you have about yourself and your experiences of parenting, reproductive trauma, loss and overwhelm.

You are and always were - enough.

trauma trauma

06/24/2024

This is my role as a therapist.

I'm not here to make your major life choices.
I'm not some guru who has all the answers.
If you're looking for someone else to 'fix you', I'm not the right therapist for you.

You are not broken.
You do not need fixing.

I have 15 years of experience of sitting alongside overwhelmed nervous systems and taking that breath. I can take that breath for you until you find your air again.

One breath at a time, one moment at a time we can remind your brain, body and soul that you already have all the answers.

Address

Kitchener, ON

Telephone

+15195034143

Website

http://fireflycounselling.com/

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