Anchor & Oak Counselling and Consulting

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Anchor & Oak Counselling and Consulting

Registered Social Worker providing perinatal mental health services including individual and group psychotherapy, workshops and consulting.

04/04/2026

Stephanie continues to enhance her knowledge in the area she feels most passionate about: supporting individuals and families through the perinatal period and beyond.

She recently completed additional training in fertility and reproductive mental health and birth and reproductive trauma, deepening her ability to support those navigating pregnancy loss, birth experiences, fertility journeys, and the transition into parenthood.

If you or someone you know is looking for support in this area, Stephanie welcomes you to reach out to connect. She offers both virtual and in-person sessions.

You can book a free consult with Stephanie here: https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/anchorandoakcounsellingandconsulting/booking

Or, email at stephanieb@anchorandoakcounselling.com

04/02/2026

It’s that time of year again.

📍Save the date for Flora’s Walk 2026 May 13, 2026

💫More details coming for time and location.

To donate your local event click the link below, 75% of proceeds stay locally.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/healthy-start-healthy-future-inc/p2p/FlorasWalk2026/team/north-bay-nipssing-and-parry-sound-perinatal-mental-health/captain/north-bay-nipssing-and-parry-sound-perinatal-mental-health

04/01/2026

⚓️As a dedicated psychotherapist (qualifying), Amanda’s clinical focus is in supporting mothers during the perinatal and postpartum stages, particularly those who are neurodivergent or part of military families.

🧠She focuses on helping mothers navigate challenges like heightened anxiety, identity shifts, and changing family dynamics. Providing tailored coping strategies for managing panic, intrusive or repetitive thoughts, and distressing behaviours, while also addressing feelings of overwhelm and emotional regulation.

💫Her goal is to empower these mothers to cultivate well-being and build a sense of safety and control, allowing them to thrive in their new roles while confidently embracing their journey into motherhood.

🗓️Amanda is welcoming new clients.
Please reach out to
📧anchorandoakcounselling@gmail.com or to Amanda directly at amandal@anchorandoakcounselling.com
🌐or online at anchorandoakcounselling.com

Amanda offers a free 20 min consult to discuss services, hear about your experience, and answer questions.

03/25/2026

Postpartum Mood Disorders: Let's Talk About It 📣
📅Monday, March 30, 2026
⏰Time: 10am - 11am
➡Where: EarlyON Chippewa
171 Chippewa St W, North Bay

Early awareness and open conversations truly can change the path for a family. 💛

Join us for a thoughtful and supportive discussion with Public Health Nurse from the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.

Together, we’ll explore how to recognize early signs, strengthen our understanding, and feel more confident supporting children and families in our community. There will be time for questions, shared learning, and meaningful conversation — because when we talk openly, everyone benefits.

Let’s come together, learn from one another, and continue building strong, healthy foundations for our little ones. 🌱
Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

03/24/2026

UPDATE: 3/5 spots remain!

Now booking for May 2026.

In partnership with Anchor & Oak Counselling and Consulting I’m offering a limited number of Mommy & Me mini sessions, with $100 from each session donated directly to Flora’s Walk.

Flora’s Walk supports perinatal mental health and helps start important conversations about the emotional realities of pregnancy and postpartum.

Each session includes:
- 20-minute outdoor session
- 7 professionally edited images

There are only 5 spots available for this fundraiser, so be sure to book early if you’d like one.

Send me a message to reserve your spot!

*$50 deposit due at booking*
**North Bay and Area only**

03/18/2026

The impacts of birth trauma shows up in your mood, your relationships, your confidence as a parent, and even how you connect with your baby.

Healing birth trauma can help you:
✨ Feel more present and connected with your child
✨ Reduce anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm
✨ Rebuild trust in your body and your instincts
✨ Process what happened—without minimizing your experience
✨ Move from survival mode into a place of confidence and self-compassion

You deserve to feel heard and supported in safety with your story—not stuck in it.

Support is available, and you don’t have to carry this alone.
Reaching out for therapy can be a powerful first step toward healing. 🤍

Our therapists are trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, and IFS to help reprocess and recover from reproductive trauma.

Contact anchorandoakcounselling@gmail.com to connect to one of our team members,
or book a free consult online at https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/anchorandoakcounsellingandconsulting/booking

03/17/2026

🌟Stephanie is expanding her practice and services to welcome new clients.

🧠Stephanie is dedicated to ongoing professional development recently completing her certificate in fertility mental health and certification birth and reproductive trauma with the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings group.

🤰👩‍🍼She is passionate about working with parents trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum in the transition and adjustment to parenthood.

🗓️Stephanie is expanding to offer more day time availability and in-person services in 📍Renfrew Country.

🌐book online at anchorandoakcounselling.com or email anchorandoakcounselling@gmail.com

Stephanie offers an initial free consultation to discuss your experience and next steps for therapy planning.

03/16/2026

🌟Amanda is welcoming new perinatal clients- folks who are pregnant or postpartum looking for additional support in their transition to parenthood.

🧠Amanda is experienced in supporting parents to move through difficult emotions. She works alongside you to develop strategies to support regulation and explore identity in this demanding stage of life.

⚓️In her therapeutic approach she empowers parents and increase their confidence and self-compassion in motherhood and fatherhood.

Reach out for a free consultation at
📧anchorandoakcounselling@gmail.com or
book online at 🌐anchorandoakcounselling.com

03/10/2026

Postpartum Support Group SUMMER ☀️🌻🌷2026

Launching new dates for June, July, August 2026 for parents of newborns to 18 months.

📍Group meets VIRTUALLY weekly on Thursday mornings from 10-11. Open to anyone in Ontario.

👩‍🍼🧑‍🍼Postpartum Support Group is a great add on for anyone with perinatal mental health challenges who is involved in additional therapy supports. It is also a space for those struggling in the adjustment to being new parents, those feeling isolated, or wanting a space to connect with other parents and build community.

📝Groups are facilitated by Stephanie Belaire, BSW, RSW, MSW candiate, who has specialized advanced training in perinatal mental health. Groups are covered by most insurance plans.

💻Please each out to anchorandoakcounselling@gmail.com or anchorandoakcounselling.com for more information and to register

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03/08/2026

Happy International Woman's Day 2026 from our team at Anchor and Oak Counselling and Consulting !

"Here’s to strong women: May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them." - unknown author; most commonly attributed to Michelle Obama

03/03/2026

Happy Socail Work Week 2026!

At Anchor and Oak both Amy and Stephanie are registered social workers with the OCSWSSW.

I am also a member of OASW, the Ontario Association of Social Work.

I have been a registered social worker for 9 years and am proud to be part of a profession the challenges larger structures that impact folks, advocate for change, strive to practice anti oppression, and continue to learn.

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of the community and continue to do amazing work with individuals, families, groups, and community.

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