Mental Flex Counselling & Psychotherapy

01/29/2026

I heard speaking about anxiety- and this really hit! This is truly how I view the future. Excitement and anxiety physiologically show up in nearly identical ways- so that cognitive reframing about how excited you are- can be a pure game changer.

01/03/2026

I get it- it’s a huge dopamine rush sometimes, but these platforms are meant to suck us in and keep us there - and that takes away from us living our real lives. I’m not saying it’s all bad- I just think we have to be mindful of keeping our real connections. I will often go to fun places and see beautiful things and perhaps catch a photo or two- but posting it isn’t the first thing I want to do. I’m sure it looks like I’m boring- and I really do love when friends make reels with me in them- but if I have to choose between living in the moment wholeheartedly or getting content….welp….there won’t be content. There’s definitely a good balance- and if you’ve found it then I’m happy for you 💕 If it doesn’t feel balanced- maybe a little time away will help to bring some clarity. Wishing a year that feels full and intentional.

01/01/2026

You don’t need a “new you”.
You need a supported you.

A new year can bring hope, and also pressure.
Pressure to improve, to perform, to finally get it right.

But at Mental Flex, there’s a deeper knowing:
Healing doesn’t happen through force.
It happens through safety, understanding, and nervous-system support.

If 2025 was about surviving, maybe 2026 can be about gently rebuilding.

You don’t have to do it alone.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to keep showing up- one small step at a time.

I’m here to help you feel steadier, more connected, and more like yourself again.

Welcome to 2026 🤍

12/10/2025

12/04/2025

This little EMDR light bar has been helping my clients with epiphanies and feelings of safety since 2022. If you’ve never experienced EMDR- I think it’s worth taking a look. This is a fantastic resource: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

12/02/2025

A fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to experience dining out with support 💕

10/25/2025

Pauline was fantastic to work with. If you’re looking to have some formal training to ensure you’re a well educated supervisor, this course is great. The assignments/papers are thought provoking and Pauline guided us with such wisdom!

09/25/2025

So grateful to be able to spend time on professional development throughout the week. A full day summit presented by , a morning with .cfe, 21 clients, and the weekend off to take my kids to Montreal. This is what entrepreneurship was meant to look like! Purpose and rest! Balance!

09/25/2025

FYI- cochineal is crushed up insect bodies🪳Read your labels friends.

09/11/2025

You are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out:
📞 Talk Su***de Canada (24/7): 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
📞 Hamilton Distress Centre: 905-525-8611
📞 COAST Hamilton (Crisis Outreach and Support Team): 905-972-8338
📞 Kids Help Phone (available across Ontario): 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
🌐 talksuicide.ca

09/06/2025

Nothing like listening to a book and tearing up first thing in the morning. We have such a finite amount of time on this earth. The scary part is that we never know how much we have. Be mindful in the beautiful moments that you have in front of you 💕

08/19/2025

Finding beautiful people to add to your life is a magnificent thing- but nobody knows you as well as you do- and it’s your responsibility to love you exactly how you want to be loved 💕