Pathways Psychotherapy and Counselling Services

Pathways Psychotherapy and Counselling Services Pathways Psychotherapy and Counselling Services is a practice offering individual virtual services

10/03/2025

Thinking about starting therapy? Here's what to expect at PPCS Ottawa

Taking that first step can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Here’s how the process works with us at Pathways Psychotherapy & Counselling Services

1. First Session: Discovery & Connection
We begin by getting to know you, your challenges, goals, and what brought you here. It’s a safe space to share, ask questions, and start building trust.

2. Personalized Therapy Plan
No one-size-fits-all here. Together, we co-create a plan using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, ACT, mindfulness & more tailored to your unique journey.

3. The Work: Healing + Growth
We explore, reflect, and build skills to help you:
• Understand patterns
• Manage emotions
• Set boundaries
• Heal from past wounds
• Move forward with clarity & strength

Sessions usually start weekly or bi-weekly and adjust over time as you grow.

Our Promise:
✅ You set the pace
✅ We collaborate every step
✅ We use real, research-backed strategies
✅ You’ll feel heard, supported & empowered

Therapy is not about being broken.
It’s about being ready. Ready to look inward, shift patterns, and move toward the life you want.

📩 DM us or visit ppcsottawa.com to book your first session.

You don’t have to have it all figured out, just be willing to start.

✨ Finding Calm in the Chaos: Why It's Essential for Your Mental Health ✨As a psychotherapist, I can’t stress enough how ...
09/24/2025

✨ Finding Calm in the Chaos: Why It's Essential for Your Mental Health ✨

As a psychotherapist, I can’t stress enough how powerful calm can be for our well-being. In a world full of distractions and stressors, staying centered is not just a luxury, it’s a necessity. When we practice calm, we activate our parasympathetic nervous system, which helps lower stress, increase focus, and promote emotional balance. 🌿

Taking time to pause, breathe, and simply be can transform your mental health. Whether through mindfulness, deep breathing, or simply creating quiet moments in your day, the benefits are undeniable. 🧘‍♀️

💡 Tip: Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, try focusing on your breath for 5 minutes. You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes.

Focus on your peace, and the rest will follow.

✨ Take a moment for yourself today. How do you practice calm in your life? Share your tips in the comments! ⬇️

🧠 Stressed out? You’re not alone — but you can take control.Effective stress management improves:✨ Emotional balance✨ Fo...
09/05/2025

🧠 Stressed out? You’re not alone — but you can take control.

Effective stress management improves:
✨ Emotional balance
✨ Focus & clarity
✨ Sleep quality
✨ Relationships
✨ Resilience

At PPCS Ottawa, trained professionals use evidence-based therapy to help you understand your stress, build healthy coping tools, and feel more in control of your life.

🌿 Don’t just manage — thrive.

📍Learn more at ppcsottawa.com


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