Karen Skinner, MSW, RSW

09/30/2025

09/30/2025

One more week to register!

🚨We’ve had a change in dates, which means… there’s still time to sign up! 🎉
✨ New start date: October 7th, 2025
Don’t miss out, we’d love to have you join us this fall. To register please call 519-284-3450 ext. 3100.

09/15/2025

We are launching a FREE Grief After Su***de Support Group specifically for those in the agricultural community who have experienced the loss of a loved one to su***de and are pleased to introduce the facilitators for the in person group (Lauren Van Ewyk) and the online group (Jenna Ibach). Check out their bios in the post image.

📅 October 2025 – April 2026
🕒 Monthly, 1-hour sessions
👥 Small group setting (max 8 participants)
📍 Virtual or in-person (depending on facilitator)
🧑‍⚕️ Led by a Master's-level trained therapist

This group offers a safe and supportive space to share your story, process grief, and learn healthy coping strategies through guided discussions and evidence-based practices.

✨ Free to join | Limited spaces available ✨

👉 Sign up today:
1️⃣ https://forms.gle/RvdzfgcUNhEf8tN89
2️⃣ Follow the link in our bio for the info packet or to register
3️⃣ Call 1-877-639-8828

You don’t have to carry this alone.

08/30/2025

🌾 Sign up to receive further info🌾

We are launching a FREE Grief After Su***de Support Group specifically for those in the agricultural community who have experienced the loss of a loved one to su***de.

📅 September 2025 – April 2026
🕒 Monthly, 1-hour sessions
👥 Small group setting (max 8 participants)
📍 Virtual or in-person (depending on facilitator)
🧑‍⚕️ Led by a Master's-level trained therapist

This group offers a safe and supportive space to share your story, process grief, and learn healthy coping strategies through guided discussions and evidence-based practices.

✨ Free to join | Limited spaces available ✨

👉 Sign up today:
1️⃣ https://forms.gle/RvdzfgcUNhEf8tN89
2️⃣ Follow the link in our bio
3️⃣ Call 1-877-639-8828

You don’t have to carry this alone.

08/28/2025

Back to school can be a stressful time for kids, families, school staff etc. Dont hesitate to reach out for support if you need it. If you have questions or would like to see if I am the right fit for you, use the link below to book your free consultation: https://kscounsellingservices.janeapp.com/

02/08/2025

I am excited to share that I have connected with St. Marys Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinic for a space to offer in person counselling appointments in St. Mary’s Ontario!

Use the link below to book a free consultation.

Mental Health Service

12/24/2024

🎄 Christmas Time / Winter Holidays ❄️ can be a fun and exciting time for so many of us. For others it can be an extremely difficult time. It may be a mix of the two, or somewhere in between. This post gives a little bit of information on the difference between grief, bereavement and morning. Outlines different types of losses, why it can be extra difficult around the holidays and ideas of what we can do to help cope through the holidays.

💡This post is for informational purposes only. It does not represent therapeutic advice.

11/01/2024

It’s officially November! The time change is coming up soon and the cooler weather creeping up on us. The winter months can be hard on many of us. I thought this would be a good opportunity to look at what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, possible symptoms and tips on what you can do to manage symptoms.

💡This post is for informational purposes only. It does not represent therapeutic advice.

10/23/2024

Happy ✨Wellness Wednesday! I thought this might be a good time to re-introduce myself! I am Karen with KS Counselling Services 👋. I am a registered social worker and I offer virtual (phone or video) counselling to individuals 12+ all throughout Ontario!

To get to know me a bit more here are a few other facts about me:

- I grew up on a Dairy farm. 🐄
- I am an affiliate counsellor with the national farmers mental health alliance.(NFMHA) 🌾
- I have my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from University of Windsor. 🎓
- I have a CBT & DBT certificate from Wilfrid Laurier University and am working towards a Grief Counselling certificate as well. 📖
- I have a Bernedoodle named Carl. 🐾
- I enjoy reading and learning new things. 📚
- I love spending time with friends/family. 💕

💡This post is for informational purposes only. It does not represent therapeutic advice.

08/29/2024

Happy ✨Wellness Wednesday! Let’s practice gratitude. To help you get started here are a few prompting questions 🌼

💡This post is for informational purposes only. It does not represent therapeutic advice.

08/22/2024

Happy ✨Wellness Wednesday!

💡This post is for informational purposes only. It does not represent therapeutic advice.