OWL Counselling Services

08/16/2025

"Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion." - Simon Sinek

Stress, Chronic Stress, Burnout are very different intensities - but do not live that far down the street from one another. At O.W.L Counselling, we offer tools and coping strategies to help manage stress of every day.

O.W.L = Own Willful Living, or ‘Living with intention’ and living by values - it lowers stress and brings joy, peace, and freedom to our lives. Reach out for support today.

08/13/2025

Wow - getting this email today from Community Votes North Bay truly makes a person stop and reflect.

So much heart and hard work has gone into creating a safe, welcoming space for our community - a place where people can come as they are, without judgment, and find meaningful support.

Being recognized as one of your favourite services means everything to us - win or lose. It reminds us why we do this work every day: to hold space for growth, understanding, hope, and empathy.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been part of this journey - clients, supporters, and my amazing team and community. We couldn't do this without you. Here's to continuing this important work, together.

If you feel inclined to nominate, and vote - please do so. It would mean a great deal to us.
https://northbay.communityvotes.com/

07/30/2025

We’re Moving!

O.W.L. Counselling – North Bay is excited to announce that we’re relocating to a larger unit within our current building at 101 Worthington St. E to better serve our clients.

📦 Temporary Office Closure:
Our physical office and administrative support will be closed from July 31st to August 3rd for the move.
✅ Virtual sessions will continue as scheduled during this time.

📍New In-Person Location Starting August 4th:
Suite 205
101 Worthington St. E.
North Bay, ON

We look forward to welcoming you into our refreshed and more spacious setting soon! Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this transition. 💛

07/29/2025

✨You might’ve noticed we’ve been a little quiet on here lately… and that’s because something very exciting has been in the works behind the scenes! 🦉💫

We can’t wait to share what’s next for O.W.L. Counselling.
Stay tuned—big news is coming this week! 👀💛

07/28/2025

📚✨ Strong From the Start – A FREE (in-person only) School Readiness Workshop for Parents & Caregivers!

Join Shae Graham, RSW, Psychotherapist, and Jennifer Graham, Elementary Teacher & Literacy Intervention Teacher, for an engaging evening designed to support your child’s transition back to school.

✔️ Tips to ease the transition
✔️ Readiness checklists & emotional tools
✔️ Live Q&A

📅 Thursday, August 28 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 O.W.L. Counselling Services – North Bay, ON
📩 Register by August 25 via email or phone (info@owlcounsellingservices.ca | 705-477-4069)

🎟️ Spots are limited – register now!

07/10/2025

Signs you may be healing...

>More observing, less judging.
>More responding, less reacting.
>More self-love, less self-sabotage.
>More boundaries, less resentments.
>More inner peace, less outer chaos.
>More clarity, less confusion.
>More being, less doing.
>More faith, less fear.

Keep going.

07/07/2025

BE LIKE A TREE

Stay Grounded.
Connect with your roots.
Turn over a new leaf.
Bend Before you Break.
Enjoy your unique natural beauty.
keep growing.

~Anonymous

06/30/2025

06/29/2025

O.W.L. Counselling proudly supports Indigenous, 2S-LGBTQ+, and other communities with anti-oppressive, inclusive, and affirming care. We offer individual and couples therapy to those aged 6+, in-person in North Bay, and virtually across Ontario.

Our experienced therapists specialize in relationships, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, trauma, impacts of abuse and narcissism, self-esteem, sleep issues, and more.

We are covered by most insurance providers and partner with Victim Services, Mind-Aid, Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB), and the Métis Nation of Ontario to help reduce financial barriers to care, including sliding scale options.

If you or someone you know could use support, reach out for a free 20-minute consultation. We offer consultations by phone, virtually, or in-person — because finding the right fit matters.

06/29/2025

We will have modified hours during the long weekend. Wishing everyone a safe and restful time.

06/23/2025

✨ Not Every Feeling Needs to Be Fixed ✨

“Toxic positivity” is the pressure to only focus on the bright side — even when we’re hurting.

You’ve likely heard it before:
🔹 “Just stay positive!”
🔹 “Everything happens for a reason.”
🔹 “It could be worse.”

While these statements may come from a good place, they can unintentionally dismiss pain, invalidate emotions, and shut down connection.

Real healing doesn’t bypass pain — it honors it.
✅ It’s okay to feel overwhelmed.
✅ It’s okay to not be okay.
✅ You can hold both hope and grief at the same time.

Therapeutic spaces aren't about fixing emotions — they're about making room for them. Because all feelings have something to teach us. And being emotionally honest is not negative — it’s courageous. 🖤