Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services

Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services Canadian Choice Award Recipient 2026 The importance of understanding that we are not alone in the process of our own mental health.

A Clinic that provides , trauma trained therapy for first responders ( police, fire, paramedic, 911 dispatchers) , public safety, & their families and individuals over 18 years old. Admission of needing the help may not come easy, but your voice, is your open door to hope, compassion, and healing.

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In on this Easter Monday! Today we share simple insights about self-regulating our nervo...
04/06/2026

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In on this Easter Monday! Today we share simple insights about self-regulating our nervous system.

When spaces become safe , we sometimes forget that ourselves may require some time to let go of the stuff that got us to...
04/03/2026

When spaces become safe , we sometimes forget that ourselves may require some time to let go of the stuff that got us to shut down

When spaces become safe , we sometimes forget that ourselves may require some time to let go of the stuff that got us to shut down. As it’s Friday and Easter Weekend, we continue to share the following numbers for anyone who may require a little more TLC over the weekend. Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333.

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668 ( also now affiliated with 988)

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call)



Disclaimer: Professional and/or lived experiences within legal and ethical rights. Posts and images on all of my social media accounts are not intended to be screenshot, copied, distributed for any legal contributions and legal contents.

As it’s Friday and Easter Weekend, we continue to share the following numbers for anyone who may require a little more ...
04/03/2026

As it’s Friday and Easter Weekend, we continue to share the following numbers for anyone who may require a little more TLC over the weekend. Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333.

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668 ( also now affiliated with 988)

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call)



Disclaimer: Professional and/or lived experiences within legal and ethical rights. Posts and images on all of my social media accounts are not intended to be screenshot, copied, distributed for any legal contributions and legal contents.

As it’s Friday, we continue to share the following numbers for anyone who may require a little more TLC over the weeken...
03/27/2026

As it’s Friday, we continue to share the following numbers for anyone who may require a little more TLC over the weekend. Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333.

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668 ( also now affiliated with 988)

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call)



Disclaimer: Professional and/or lived experiences within legal and ethical rights. Posts and images on all of my social media accounts are not intended to be screenshot, copied, distributed for any legal contributions and legal contents.

Many often seek our assistance & guidance in understanding the injuries they are grappling with.The term “mental and ...
03/20/2026

Many often seek our assistance & guidance in understanding the injuries they are grappling with.

The term “mental and moral injuries” is frequently used in these discussions.

However, what does this term truly encompass?

To clarify, we describe it as an umbrella.

The rain represents the everyday present struggles.

The roof of the umbrella is the broader label (PTSD/OSI).

Beneath the umbrella are other labels (anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD).

The stem of the umbrella represents the root cause.

The closer one is to the handle of the umbrella, the more actively engaged one becomes in healing, recovery and personal growth.

Illustrations without words can often accurately depict the experiences we go through. It is in these moments that a client realizes their clinician truly understands them.




Disclaimer: Professional and/or lived experiences within legal and ethical rights. Posts and images on all of my social media accounts are not intended to be screenshot, copied, distributed for any legal contributions or legal contents.

We are sending out a reason why we’ve been absent. Defending our presence requires time and energy , and it took most o...
03/20/2026

We are sending out a reason why we’ve been absent. Defending our presence requires time and energy , and it took most of our “spoons” away . As we continue to fight our significance in the mental health industry , we will resume our vision, mission and value regardless .

As it’s Friday, we are sharing the following numbers for anyone who may require a little more TLC over the weekend.

Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333.

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668 ( also now affiliated with 988)

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call)



Disclaimer: Professional and/or lived experiences within legal and ethical rights. Posts and images on all of my social media accounts are not intended to be screenshot, copied, distributed for any legal contributions and legal contents.

As we prepare to celebrate 10 years of being open, we are pleased to announce that our posts will continue to share insi...
03/13/2026

As we prepare to celebrate 10 years of being open, we are pleased to announce that our posts will continue to share insights between your sessions.

EECS has continued to grow through challenges and change, realigning its purpose as it did 10 years ago.

“As a business owner and CEO of EECS, the growth has brought valuable lessons, some of which have been utilized . However ,each obstacle has taught us that many will attempt to undermine us, but our perseverance has built strength from every hardship.” .shahofficial

As we adjust our sails, so will our posts.




Disclaimer: Professional and/or lived experiences within legal and ethical rights. Posts and images on all of my social media accounts are not intended to be screenshot, copied, distributed for any legal contributions or legal contents.

The birth of EECS and its evolvement.Disclaimer: Professionally trained in narcissism and toxic workplaces. Professional...
03/12/2026

The birth of EECS and its evolvement.

Disclaimer: Professionally trained in narcissism and toxic workplaces. Professional and/or lived experiences within legal and ethical rights. Posts and images on all of my social media accounts are not intended to be screenshot, copied, distributed for any legal contributions or legal contents.

DISCLAIMER : As we grow, we change, and when change occurs, we adjust our approach.In 2026, we will be navigating social...
03/10/2026

DISCLAIMER :
As we grow, we change, and when change occurs, we adjust our approach.

In 2026, we will be navigating social media differently. Disclaimers will be placed at the end of every post.

Every obstacle presents a lesson. How we choose to apply those lessons can take various paths.

Transparency has been EECS practice since 2016, and it remains unchanged.

However, when we share lived experiences, those who have harmed us will often attempt to silence us.

We have never navigated our clinic in that manner, and we will never do so.

Scholarly and trained experiences have taught us significant dynamics of power and control. Our certification and training in narcissistic behaviour of others helped us find safer spaces and guide our business’s direction. Clinicians also need safe spaces.

We all deserve a space on social media.

We all deserve to express our truth, especially in a democratic society.

We all deserve to feel our emotions.

When we recognize these fundamental rights, we are within our legal rights to share.

Disclaimers serve as a safeguard for our hard work, words, images, ideas and creations.

Disclaimers help create safe spaces that are non-judgmental, free from bigotry, discrimination, hatred, racism and other forms of prejudice. They foster inclusivity.

Disclaimers also prevents any further legal action.

As we have previously stated, how you interpret our posts and how you perceive their delivery is subjective. It is no longer a matter of fact.

Disclaimer: Posts and images on all of our social media accounts are not intended to be screenshot, copied, distributed for any legal contributions or legal contents.

Sometimes backing up and touching back to the basics, can aid us into understanding. Sometimes, we need a space to valid...
02/26/2026

Sometimes backing up and touching back to the basics, can aid us into understanding. Sometimes, we need a space to validate what we’re going through. Not everything requires grandiose gestures.

We continue to share numbers , for anyone out there to know:YOU ARE NOT ALONE!Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311Mental...
02/20/2026

We continue to share numbers , for anyone out there to know:

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333.

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call). Trauma TheProcessOfHealing MajorDepression AnxietyUnderTheTrauma

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In & Family Day!This past week or so has been heavy and sometimes our rawest emotions ca...
02/16/2026

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In & Family Day!
This past week or so has been heavy and sometimes our rawest emotions carry no words .
So sharing a space where emojis and sitting in silence is okay . When we know we are not okay, words don’t always need to be spoken. Non-verbal cues or emojis also share where you are at. It’s time we all listen.

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430 Hazeldean Road Suite 216
Ottawa, ON
K2L1T9

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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The importance of understanding that we are not alone in the process of our own mental health. Admission of needing the help may not come easy, but your voice, is your open door to hope, compassion, and healing. With our 20 years of experience in Mental Health,and working with individuals and families, whether in Frontline or the general public, we believe that lending a hand, a listening ear and a compassionate heart sends a very powerful message - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We continue to provide many forms of therapy for a variety of Mental Health challenges. We are now introducing An Online ETherapy, a secured PHIPA(HIPAA) platform where connecting with a Mental Health Professional, in comforts of your own environment. With no wait times, Our Free 30 Minute Mental Health consults, Online Registration, Scheduling and Quick Assessment Questionnaire are at your fingertips!

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