Port City Counselling Services Inc.

04/28/2026

Last week we attended Chroma NB’s AGM. A big thanks to them for the invite! It was inspiring to see how far this organization has come in the past year. Executive Director Hadeel Ibrahim and her team has worked so hard on their new incredible space, enhanced programing, advocacy and strategic direction. We’re excited to see what 2026 brings for this pillar for the q***r community and allies alike in our province!

04/13/2026

“Just give it time.”
Those of us who have heard this while grieving know it’s not that simple.

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet so many people feel they have to carry it in silence. If you're navigating the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a life that changed unexpectedly, you may be carrying more than you can hold on your own.

Healing begins with a conversation. As a counselling therapist specializing in grief and bereavement, Kat offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying.

Your grief deserves care, attention, and support. You don't have to shoulder grief alone. Immediate appointments are available with Kat to support you in your grief and healing.

Give her a call or email her to book 👇
Kat.Presti@portcitycounselling.ca
506-214-7227 Ext. #3

03/23/2026

Ever notice how the moment your head hits the pillow… your mind suddenly has everything to say?

Sometimes the hardest part of the day isn’t the day—it’s the night. When your mind finally slows down, everything you’ve been carrying shows up. Therapy can help you unpack those thoughts, release what’s weighing on you, and create space for real rest.

You deserve mornings that feel refreshed, not exhausted. 🌙💛

03/16/2026

We have availability in our low cost therapy program! Brittany Polchies is our low-cost therapist and she's taking on new clients at $30 an hour 👋

If you don't have insurance or you're just trying to cut costs in this ever-inflating economy, Brittany's your girl.

Brittany is a Registered Social Worker and a Master of Education in Counselling candidate. She has experience working in the public sector, the school system, and within indigenous communities. Being indigenous herself, Brittany is hoping to utilize Two-Eyed Seeing approaches in her counselling practice. She is currently still working to discover her areas of specialty, however, she has had positive experiences working with youth and young adults as well as those
struggling with intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use.
Give us a call or reach out to Brittany directly to chat 👇

📞506-214-7227
📨 brittany.polchies@portcitycounselling.ca

01/19/2026

Brittany Polchies is a Registered Social Worker and is one of our new counselling therapy students here at PCCS! She has a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Counselling and is currently a Master of Education in Counselling candidate at the University of New Brunswick. Brittany is also a Child Safety/ Prevention Social Worker working in Bilijk First Nation.

Brittany has experience working in the public sector, the school system, and within indigenous communities. Being indigenous herself, Brittany is hoping to utilize Two-Eyed Seeing approaches in her counselling practice. She is currently still working to discover her areas of specialty, however, she has had positive experiences working with youth and young adults.

Brittany is taking on clients at a low cost. You can call or email her to book an appointment!

🌸 Brittany Polchies, BA, BSW, RSW, Grad. Cert. Indigenous Counselling, MEd Counselling Candidate
📨 Brittany.Polchies@portcitycounselling
📞 506-214-7227 Ext. #7

12/01/2025

Don’t miss out on your chance to win almost $1000 worth of goodies!! All funds raised goes to the VTC-Vocational Training Center and their annual Christmas party 🎄

🎄 VTC Wellness Christmas Basket Raffle! 🎄

We are excited to share that Port City Counselling Services has generously donated over $975 worth of items to create this year’s Wellness Christmas Basket! We are incredibly grateful for their kindness and continued support. 💙

All proceeds from this raffle help fund the Vocational Training Centre’s annual Christmas party, supporting over 80 participants in our community. Your support truly helps make the season brighter for everyone here at VTC. ✨

🎟 Ticket Prices:
• 1 for $5 tickets
• 3 for $10 tickets

📩 To purchase tickets:
Email vtcrothesay@gmail.com
📞 Call or text 506-609-0499

The draw will take place December 18th at 6 p.m., live on our page.
Thank you for supporting VTC—where potential blooms! 🌸

10/06/2025

Stefanie is now offering Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
"Keep the Knowledge, Lose the Pain"

❓ What is it ART?
ART is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing based therapies but shown to achieve benefits far more rapidly (generally within 1-5 sessions). ART allows a client to erase old images and rewrite their story through reconsolidation, changing the physiological response to the memory.

What client's like about it?
🗣 No need to share details or retell your whole story
📖 No homework
🚦 Client centered (client is in control of session)
🗓 No ongoing or long term therapy

What can it help with?
Trauma/ PTSD
Depression
Anxiety & Phobias
OCD
Grief
Job stress
Sleep.. and more!

Please reach out for more information or to book a session 👇
stefanie.richard@portcitycounselling.ca

09/19/2025

Please help us welcome Isabelle!! 🌸

Isabelle is an LCT-C who's recently joined us as an Independent Therapist. She specializes in anxiety, depression, teens, couples, personality and mood disorders, and career and employability. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree with an Honours in Psychology and a Masters of Education degree in counselling.

Isabelle has had the privilege of working in a variety of clinical settings over the years with groups and individuals across all age groups. She's a strong believer in the relationship between mind, body, and spirit, and how this balance supports growth and healing. Her approach is grounded in collaboration and meeting client's where they're at to discover what next steps are best for you.

07/30/2025

It's one thing to be ready for change, but it's another to work for it. Changing an aspect about your life or yourself is not easy work! But you can't bloom without it.

This is why therapy can be great for change. Having a trusted therapist work through that change with you, offering different perspectives, insights, and reassurances, can be the fertilizer to the water you've already been pouring. You absolutely can do this work on your own, and there will be moments throughout life where you can do it easily. But in times where you're struggling, or you're not sure which direction to go, or how to even get started, we can help you out. Change is the peanut butter to our jelly!

07/23/2025

Where did the idea come from that knowing ones self is not as complex as it really is?

One of the greatest and most challenging gifts humanity has is the concept of the self. With that comes the journey of getting to know that self. For some, in many areas of their life, this comes naturally. For others, this is a complex journey for the entirety of their lives. But each and every one of us will have a moment - or many moments - where we question who we are, what we know, and who we want to be.

In moments where questioning yourself feels stressful - such as considering a life changing decision (What do I want to go to school for? Where do I want to work? Do I want children?) we recommend a few things 👇

🐌 Slow it down. The answers don't usually come to us when we put ourselves under pressure.
🌳Take a walk through nature. Might sound weird to some - but we come from nature. It will always be part of who we are. Ground yourself in its presence.
☑Readjust expectations. Easier said than done, but expectations from family, peers, society, or your community can create a lot of pressure and internal tension. Especially if they're not your own expectations.
⏰Allow yourself the time. Contrary to the norm, there is no rush - we miss things when we rush. We find things when we take our time.
💝Accept what feels right to you. This is unique to each person! Not only that, but what feels right to you might change over time as you grow. It is okay to make a decision based on what feels right to you now, even if it changes later. That's what the journey is all about.

07/16/2025

Just in case you needed the reminder 🌸

05/14/2025

Anxiety isn’t always about what’s wrong — sometimes, it’s about doing too much right… too often, without rest. We tend to glorify being busy and doing things ourselves. But here’s the truth: you aren't built to go non-stop!

Overcommitting, overthinking, overstimulating — it all piles up. Eventually, the body says, “Enough.” And that feeling? It shows up as anxiety.

✨ It's okay to:
— Cancel plans
— Rest without guilt
— Say “no” more often
— Choose peace over productivity
— Ask for help!

You don’t need to do more to be enough. You don't need to do it all for it to be perfect. You can rely on your community, loved ones, and friends to help you conquer the world. Don't be afraid to let some things go.