Acorn to Oak Counselling

03/14/2026

03/08/2026

Happy International women's Day!

03/07/2026

Spring Forward happens tonight, a reminder to be gentle with yourself.

The clock jumps ahead, but our nervous systems don’t always move that quickly.

Losing an hour of sleep can leave many of us feeling a little foggy, irritable, or out of rhythm for a few days. It’s biology. Your body is recalibrating.

A few small ways to support yourself this week:
• Get outside for natural morning light
• Move your body gently (a short walk helps reset your internal clock)
• Drink a little more water than usual
• Keep evenings calm and consider an earlier bedtime

I invite you to put a little extra buffer time in your schedule and practice patience.

Transitions take time, even the seasonal ones.

Just like the oak tree in my backyard slowly waking from winter, we adjust in our own rhythm.

Spring is coming. Give your system a little grace while it catches up. 🌱

Lesley

03/06/2026

Celebration weekend! 🥳🫶🌳🎊💚🎂

Acorn to Oak Counselling turns 1 year old this weekend!

Thank you to clients who trusted me to walk alongside them in their journey, to colleagues who sent referrals and act as trusted peers in a profession that has challenges that can break your empathic spirit and can feel so isolating at times. You lifted me up and helped me find my path in this industry and I'm forever grateful.

To family and friends who may not have seen that much of me in 2025, I'm finding my balance in entrepreneurship and this new career path and I appreciate your supportive words and patience.

I'm looking forward to what the next year brings and love that this coincides with International Women's Day this weekend.

Women, do not ever think that midlife is a time for you to put your dreams on a shelf or tuck them away, this was a path that surprised me at age 50 and I'm so happy I pursued it. Its not easy but its never too late!

In lieu of cake, I decided a new office plant was appropriate to add to the office this morning to mark the occasion.

In wellness and gratitude,
Lesley

03/02/2026

✨ Now Accepting Applications!

The Elaine Burke-Gauvin Memorial Bursary is a $1,000 bursary awarded annually to a woman pursuing post-secondary education to improve her life and future.

This bursary honours Elaine’s legacy as a champion for women’s advancement and is especially meant for:
✔️ Mature students
✔️ Single parents
✔️ Women with financial need
✔️ Those active in community or volunteer work
✔️ Applicants studying Human Resources (preferred)

🗓️ Deadline: April 23, 2026
📩 Apply today: https://forms.gle/QXkJWWQ2QRqBJFdT6

Please share this opportunity with someone who might benefit 💜

02/28/2026

One of the most insightful discussions about how the body responds to relational safety or lack of safety. Recommends two books that I recommend often to clients

02/23/2026

For safety , appointments for Tuesday February 24 th will be online due to expected weather conditions . Please reach out to 506-501-4111 if changes are required to your scheduled appointment.

Stay cozy
Lesley

02/22/2026

Limited appointment are still available for February, in person or virtual. ❄️🌳

acorntooakcounselling.janeapp.com/

02/17/2026

Hi there! Happy year of the Fire horse, Shrove Tuesday and guess what? 31 days until spring.

So far in 2026 I’ve been admittedly quiet and absent from social media. This has been a season of wintering and easing into the calendar year.

I have deeply felt the need to turn my energy and focus inward on growth, healing and being discerning about where my focus and energy lies. Nature does the same, the namesake Oak turns its energy into deepening and strengthening its roots, doing inner maintenance in order to bring new growth in the spring.

I’ve been spending my time holding space for current clients, had the blessing of doing some teaching and focusing on the evolution of my private practice over its first year as well as my evolution in midlife as a therapist and where to grow next.

I hope you will stick around and discover something new for yourself with me.

For today let’s have pancakes 🥞and shed our old skin 🐍and buckle up to see where the horse leads us 🐎

Lesley 🌳

02/16/2026

Is your 2026 feeling heavy right now? Many of us are struggling to feel heard, seen or just find a moment to ourselves this February where we can breathe. Giving yourself the time and space to honour your experience is a part of necessary care.

I have availibility this month to help you connect with yourself, find some space from heaviness and push the reset button if you need support.

Reach out to 506-501-4111 or book online at https://acorntooakcounselling.janeapp.com/

Take Care,
Lesley