Island Waters Counselling Services

12/17/2025

The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone. 🎄
For some, this season brings grief, loneliness, or heaviness that’s hard to put into words.

Missing loved ones.
Struggling with mental health.
Holding it together while the world feels extra loud and cheerful.

If this time of year is hard for you, you’re not weak and you’re not alone.
And if it’s joyful for you, may we all remember to lead with compassion. A little kindness, patience, or checking in can mean more than we realize.

Sending love to anyone just doing their best to get through the season. 🤍

11/26/2025

Sometimes the hardest truths in therapy are the ones we already know deep down…
But hearing them with compassion can be the spark for real change.
It’s okay if the truth feels uncomfortable, growth often starts there. 🌱

Truth + support = sustainable change ✨

11/12/2025

Struggling to stay organized, start tasks, or manage time? You’re not lazy! Your executive function may just need a few smart hacks. 🧠✨

This week, we’re sharing practical ways to hack your brain’s executive system and make daily life a little smoother. 😌

Therapy can help you build tools that actually work with your brain, not against it. 💪

11/03/2025

Affordable therapy is here! ⭐️

👋🏼 Meet our psychotherapy intern, Alex! She’s very excited to offer low-cost sessions for youths, teens, and adults!

Same quality of care at a rate that fits your life and budget. We believe that cost shouldn’t stand in the way of the care you deserve.

Book a free 15-minute consultation today!
💻 www.islandwaterscounselling.ca
📞 705-300-1425
📧 reception.mulvihill@gmail.com

10/27/2025

Let’s talk autism! 🧩

Autism isn’t something to be “fixed”, it’s simply a different way of experiencing the world. 🌏

At Island Waters, we believe education is the first step toward acceptance and inclusion. We are proud to offer neuroaffirming services that centre autistic voices and promote understanding in our community.

Learn more about autism, how to support Autistic individuals, and how our clinic can help support individuals and families. 📚

10/22/2025

I’m extremely excited to be working with Elevate Women's Health Centre - Dr. Shawna Dingman to bring a modern approach to navigating menopause.

We will be diving into the real life experiences that women go through including the impacts on our mental health, relationships and our identities, and how to keep ourselves healthy through this inevitable stage of life.

Join us for an informative night that is sure to be full of support, laughter and connection.

We have exciting news to share! ✨

We have been working hard on a new project in collaboration with and are very excited to announce that we will be hosting a Menopause Wellness Workshop next month! 🌸

Join Nikki Mulvihill, RSW, of Island Waters Counselling and Dr. Shawna Dingman, B.Sc. (Hons), D.C., of Elevate Women’s Health Centre for an informative and interactive menopause workshop covering key topics such as:
- Symptom Management
- Lifestyle Adjustments
- Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Current Menopause Care Research

📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 pm
💰Cost: $40 investment, covered by most insurance plans
📍Port Perry Scout Hall 15585 Simcoe St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1M2
🔗 Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/menopause-wellness-workshop-tickets-1838724978909?aff=oddtdtcreator

Your menopause journey matters, let us help you take charge of this chapter! ✨

10/20/2025

We have exciting news to share! ✨

We have been working hard on a new project in collaboration with and are very excited to announce that we will be hosting a Menopause Wellness Workshop next month! 🌸

Join Nikki Mulvihill, RSW, of Island Waters Counselling and Dr. Shawna Dingman, B.Sc. (Hons), D.C., of Elevate Women’s Health Centre for an informative and interactive menopause workshop covering key topics such as:
- Symptom Management
- Lifestyle Adjustments
- Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Current Menopause Care Research

📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 pm
💰Cost: $40 investment, covered by most insurance plans
📍Port Perry Scout Hall 15585 Simcoe St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1M2
🔗 Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/menopause-wellness-workshop-tickets-1838724978909?aff=oddtdtcreator

Your menopause journey matters, let us help you take charge of this chapter! ✨

10/15/2025

🍃 Did you know your body holds powerful tools for regulating your mind and emotions? No expensive gadgets or extreme routines required!

🧘 “Hacking your body” isn’t just a buzzword. In therapy, we call it bottom-up regulation which uses physical techniques to calm the nervous system, improve mood, and reduce stress.

Here are 5 therapy-approved ways to hack your body for better mental health!

10/09/2025

Things in our therapy room that ✨ just make sense ✨

🧸 Toys & games because healing doesn’t have to be so heavy (and nothing reveals trust issues like a well-timed Uno ‘draw four’)
🪴 Plants that don’t judge
🍭 Candy because we believe in the power of emotional support sugar 
🛋️ A cozy corner for tough conversations
💡 Soft lighting for calm vibes
💬 And a space where you can just be you.

Because healing happens in the little things. 💛


10/02/2025

Sound familiar? 👀

These quiet, sneaky thoughts can shape how we show up in relationships, careers, and even with ourselves, often without us realizing it.

Therapy helps you notice these patterns, challenge the ones that don’t serve you, and reclaim the parts of your life that feel stuck or small.

A richer life doesn’t mean more stuff, it means more peace, clarity, connection, and self-trust. 🤍

Start by getting curious about the thoughts you’re living with every day. 💭

09/23/2025

Thinking about trying counselling? 🤔
You don’t need to be in crisis for it to help! 💬

Counselling is for anyone who’s ever thought:
🌀“Why do I keep doing this?”
💭“I just feel stuck.”
😵‍💫“I don’t know where to start.”

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or simply want to understand yourself better — therapy could be the right step forward. 🧠💛

Swipe through to discover 5 reasons why therapy might be right for you ➡️