Songbird Counselling

01/01/2026

New Years often makes us think of all the changes we want to make for the next 365 days. But don’t forget about all the hard work you put into 2025! Thank yourself for doing the hard things, for finding time for rest, for asking for help, for surviving. 🎉💕

12/21/2025

The holidays are a busy time of year which means it’s also probably a busy time for all your senses. All the lights, the sounds, the social demands, it’s a lot! 😵‍💫

For neurodivergent folks, you may already be aware of your sensory needs or tricks to help reduce the strain, but anyone can benefit from finding more sensory friendly moments 🧘‍♀️🧠🤫

Three different ways you can help support your sensory needs are by reducing the input, refusing things you know might be upsetting and regulating yourself with things you know you enjoy.

Pay attention to your body (or, if you’re not in tune with your body yet a common warning sign your body is processing too much is when your temper is short/youre feeling impatient) and try out some of these tools or find your own additions! 🛠️❣️🎄

12/14/2025

“Merry and bright” ⭐️ “joy” 🎄 ”peaceful” 🕊️ “jolly” 🎅🏻

There are lots of feelings we associate with the holidays, but just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean we stop feeling everything else too!

The holidays are often a time that emphasizes how heavy grief feels. A time when you can feel lonely in a crowded room. A time when you’re stressed and overwhelmed with big to do lists. Or a time when you’re just tired

Make space for all your emotions, you’re only human ❤️‍🩹🎄

12/05/2025

Movies and shows make it look like Christmas and the holidays are all full of joy and relaxation and peace. But in reality, for the majority of us, the holidays are hectic and exhausting and expensive 😴💸

We spend so much time thinking about the perfect gift for everyone else in our lives, but don’t forget yourself this holiday season. Go easy on yourself, let your rest and have the treat 💝🍪🎄

11/25/2025

People often come to therapy saying they don’t want to be angry anymore, they want to stop feeling sad or they just want to be happy. Emotions are often seen as a problem and once they “get rid of them” they’ll be okay 😡😢😧🤢😁

Part of my therapy with clients that is so important to me is getting them used to feeling their emotions in a way that feels safe. Emotions can absolutely feel deregulating, but they’re also what makes us human! We can’t pick and choose what emotions we want, they’re all crucial parts of living a fulfilling life

It may feel counterintuitive but a big part of healing is just letting yourself feel it all. Therapy can help you learn the tools you need to help sit with those feelings, to regulate yourself back down and to help soothe 🧰🧠

11/10/2025

With less than 8 weeks left to 2025 (eek! Terrifying!) now is the time to start scheduling in some wellness appointments before the chaos of the holidays 🗓️💖

Make sure you have some time for yourself 🧘

10/31/2025

Have a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/22/2025

Just in time for spooky season 🎃

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying one of these phrases please know there’s nothing wrong with you, I catch myself saying some of them from time to time

These phrases represent the struggle we can all have with self compassion and it’s scary to think there are times we don’t view ourselves with love and support 🧡🖤

10/10/2025

09/28/2025

While doing my psychology degree we were taught in multiple classes how to conduct, interpret and discuss good research. While I haven’t done any studies myself since my undergrad, knowing how to read research articles has come in handy numerous times 🧐📖

When learning about new research studies there are several ways that information can be shared or interpreted incorrectly.

First, it can be flawed at the base level. Sometimes the people funding the design, or even the researchers themselves, have a bias and want to prove one specific idea and as a result they’ll manipulate the data or design. For good data we want big and diverse test groups, a reputable research team, unbiased funding and agreement from the professionals already working in that field 🗞️📺

The second way research may be misinterpreted is how it is reported. News and media rely on engaging headlines to get people to read their articles, often making bold claims about the results of some new study. This can lead to a lot of misunderstanding about the actual results of the study. As a general rule, if it sounds too good to be true or it completely contradicts all previous research, it may require a deeper look 🔎

Research does not equal fact. When new studies are highlighted all over our media make sure you stay vigilant and keep an eye out for things that seem unethical, biased, contradictory or just feel off. You don’t have to be a research expert to keep an eye out for these red flags! 🚩

09/07/2025

Even the tiniest steps count 🐌💛 Healing isn’t a race, go at the pace that feels right for you!

08/18/2025

I’m sure we’ve all caught ourselves thinking something negative about who we are, how we look or how we act. Sometimes that could just be a singular passing thought or an echo of someone who wasn’t so kind to us in the past 💭🗣️

But when that voice is constant it can feel really heavy and exhausting. It might stop us from trying new things, building healthy relationships and living authentically 😔

How might your life look different if you only spoke to yourself with compassion? 🧠💕

Bonus prompt: what do you think is the first step in reaching that life?