Burke Counselling and Consulting

04/12/2026

For real. This is what I hear daily. This is why I do this therapy. It’s life changing, so rewarding and truly magical.

04/06/2026

Radical acceptance doesn’t mean you like what’s happening.
It means you stop fighting reality.

“Ugh… it’s snowing again. This is the worst.”
vs.
“It’s snowing.”

Same situation.
Very different experience.

The more we argue with what is, the more we suffer.

We do this all the time:
• “This shouldn’t have happened.”
• “They shouldn’t be like this.”
• “I shouldn’t feel this way.”

But… it did.
They are.
You do.

Acceptance isn’t giving up.
It’s dropping the extra layer of resistance that keeps you stuck.

Because once you stop fighting reality…
you can actually decide what to do next.

👉 Acceptance first.
👉 Then change.

03/28/2026

03/26/2026

ADHD is one of the most misunderstood conditions out there.
So many people still believe it is laziness, bad parenting, overdiagnosis, or “just a lack of discipline.”

But the research says otherwise. ADHD is a real neurodevelopmental disorder, and for many people it continues into adulthood. It can affect focus, follow-through, emotional regulation, organization, relationships, school, work, and self-worth.

Medication is also one of the most misunderstood parts of treatment. Stimulant medication is among the most effective evidence-based treatments for core ADHD symptoms when it is appropriately prescribed and monitored. Prescribed use is not the same thing as misuse, and current evidence does not show that proper stimulant treatment causes later addiction.

ADHD deserves less stigma and more accurate information.

03/24/2026

For so many women, ADHD treatment comes after years of struggle.

After the overwhelm.
After the burnout.
After wondering “why is this so hard for me?”

There are effective, evidence-based ways to help.

Medication is the most supported treatment in the research
(and often the biggest game changer)

But real, lasting change usually looks like:

✨ The right medication
✨ Practical strategies that actually fit your life
✨ Support for your nervous system
✨ Space to process the emotional impact of going undiagnosed

Because ADHD isn’t just about focus.

It’s about how you see yourself.

And treatment isn’t just about managing symptom,
it’s about finally understanding your brain.

03/22/2026

If ADHD felt “manageable” before… and now suddenly it doesn’t you’re not imagining it.

For many women, ADHD doesn’t fully show up until adulthood.
Often after kids.
Often during perimenopause.

Why?

Because the systems that were holding things together (structure, routines, external pressure, even hormones) start to shift.

Estrogen plays a key role in dopamine regulation and when it fluctuates, ADHD symptoms can feel louder:
→ more overwhelm
→ more brain fog
→ more emotional reactivity
→ more “why can’t I keep up anymore?”

Add motherhood into the mix, constant demands, mental load, no off switch and it can feel like everything is unraveling.

But this isn’t a personal failure.
This is a nervous system + brain-based explanation.

And more importantly, there are ways to support it.

Understanding is the first step.
Because you can’t work with something you don’t yet see.

03/21/2026

ADHD has been an area of deep interest for me for a long time, and more recently, I’ve become especially passionate about ADHD in women.

I put together this 4-part series to help women (and men) better understand how ADHD can actually show up in real life. For far too long, women have been overlooked in the conversation, misread, or missed entirely.

Understanding is the first step. 💛

If you’ve ever felt like something was hard for you in a way others didn’t seem to understand, this series is for you.

03/17/2026

Have you ever reacted to something and thought:

“Why did that affect me so much?”

That may be your window of tolerance.

When we are inside it, we can handle stress, think clearly, and stay present.

When we move outside of it, the nervous system can go into fight, flight, or shutdown.

Often this happens because the brain is reacting to old stored experiences, not just the current moment.

The good news: the brain can change, and that window can expand.

03/16/2026

A look inside the space where the work happens.

This office is designed to feel calm, comfortable, and safe. Located in Devon, AB. Serving Edmonton & Area. 🤍

03/14/2026

Athletes train their bodies every day.
But what about their mind?

Overthinking
Loss of confidence
Fear after injury
Pressure to perform

These often come from how the brain has stored past experiences.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps athletes process those memories so they can perform with confidence, focus, and clarity.

03/14/2026

Mental performance matters just as much as physical performance.

Athletes train their bodies every day — but many still struggle with things like:
• Overthinking
• Loss of confidence
• Fear after injury
• Difficulty letting go of mistakes
• Pressure from coaches, teammates, or parents

Often these reactions are coming from stored experiences in the brain, not lack of effort or ability.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps the brain process those memories so athletes can perform with clarity, confidence, and focus.

Many athletes notice meaningful change in just a few sessions.