Onyx Counselling & Psychology

01/12/2026

Many couples wait until they are on the edge of breaking up before they reach out. The truth is, couples therapy is often most helpful when you are stuck, not only when you are done. 🤷🏽‍♀️⁠
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Modern, research based couples therapies focus on how you relate to one another instead of who is “right.” That might look like slowing down arguments, noticing the patterns underneath, and practicing new ways to reach for each other. Over time, couples often report feeling more understood, less alone in the conflict, and more able to repair when things go sideways.⁠
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Couples therapy is not about proving who is the problem. It is about understanding the cycle you are both caught in and learning how to step out of it together. 🌱⁠
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At Onyx, couples therapy is available for partners who want to repair, deepen, or simply check in on their relationship. You do not have to figure this out on your own.⁠
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01/10/2026

Our drop in birthday event is tonight. We are looking forward to having you join us. Refreshments provided.

See you around 6pm at the Onyx office.

01/10/2026

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and it is a powerful time to recognize not only those living with the illness, but the caregivers who walk beside them every day.

There is the caregiving work that is visible to others. Medications, appointments, meals, safety. Then there is the invisible work. Grieving the person they used to be. Holding your family together. Carrying fear about the future and guilt about your own limits.

This kind of grief often starts long before a final goodbye. That is called anticipatory grief, and it is deeply valid. Feeling tired, resentful, numb, or heartbroken does not mean you do not love them. It means what you are carrying is incredibly heavy.

You were never meant to do this alone. Support for caregivers is just as important as support for the person with the diagnosis.

Onyx offers grief counselling for caregivers and family members navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia. You deserve care too. 🤎

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

Therapy is not an instant fix. 👀

Sometimes you walk out feeling lighter. Other times the hard feelings you touched can make you feel worse before it gets better. That does not mean therapy is not working. It means real change is stirring, and change takes time ⏳⁠
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Consistency matters. Showing up session after session is how insights become habits and how relief becomes resilience. If you feel unsure about your progress, bring it to your next session. We will sort through it together. ✨⁠
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01/05/2026

If the New Year feels loud with big resolutions, you are allowed to choose something softer. 🥳⁠
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Gentle goals are not about becoming a “new you.” They are about paying closer attention to the you that already exists. Listening to your energy. Making space for small joys. Letting yourself be human instead of perfectly productive.⁠
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You can honour your capacity in this season and still be growing. Rest, tiny moments of peace, and honest connection all count as progress.⁠
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You do not have to earn your worth with goals. You are already worthy, even on the days you are just getting through.⁠
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01/02/2026

Kids often show feelings through play before they can explain them. Play informed therapy gives children a safe place to practice coping skills, process big emotions, and build confidence 🧸🎨⁠
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In session, therapists use toys, art, stories, and games with intention. This helps children name feelings, problem solve, and try new skills in a way that feels natural and safe. It can support worries and anxiety, big energy or acting out, grief and loss, school or friendship stress, family transitions, and attention or focus challenges 🧩⁠
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What parents can expect:⁠
• A calm, welcoming space that fits your child’s pace 🏡⁠
• Gentle structure with room to explore and express 💬⁠
• Periodic check ins so you feel included and supported as a caregiver 🤗⁠
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Curious if play therapy might be the next step for your kiddo or teen? Our team is here to help you explore next steps. Reach out to get started. 🤍⁠
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01/02/2026

Kids often show feelings through play before they can explain them. Play informed therapy gives children a safe place to practice coping skills, process big emotions, and build confidence 🧸🎨⁠
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In session, therapists use toys, art, stories, and games with intention. This helps children name feelings, problem solve, and try new skills in a way that feels natural and safe. It can support worries and anxiety, big energy or acting out, grief and loss, school or friendship stress, family transitions, and attention or focus challenges 🧩⁠
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What parents can expect:⁠
• A calm, welcoming space that fits your child’s pace 🏡⁠
• Gentle structure with room to explore and express 💬⁠
• Periodic check ins so you feel included and supported as a caregiver 🤗⁠
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Curious if play therapy might be the next step for your kiddo or teen? Our team is here to help you explore next steps. Reach out to get started. 🤍⁠
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01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Onyx. We are deeply grateful for the clients and community who trusted us this past year. Your courage helped us grow our team, deepen our services, and create an even better experience in our space. Thank you for being part of our village. 🥹🎊⁠
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As we step into a new year, we wish you steadiness, connection, and care. If support would help you start gently, we are here. 🤎

12/31/2025

Grief is not only about death. Many of us grieve after breakups, job loss, infertility, estrangement, moves, health changes, or losses that others do not always recognize. In this video, Lori-Ann explains disenfranchised grief and why your pain still deserves care. You are not alone. 🤍⁠
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12/29/2025

Therapy is not an instant fix. Sometimes you walk out feeling lighter. Other times the hard feelings you touched can make you feel worse before it gets better. That does not mean therapy is not working. It means real change is stirring, and change takes time ⏳⁠
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Consistency matters. Showing up session after session is how insights become habits and how relief becomes resilience. If you feel unsure about your progress, bring it to your next session. We will sort through it together. ✨⁠
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12/26/2025

Sarah believes therapy works best when it is collaborative. If you want a space where your goals, voice, and pace matter, Sarah would love to work with you. Reach out and book an appointment today. 🤝🤎⁠
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