Aura Counselling Services

Aura Counselling Services Aura Counselling Services provides psychotherapy services to Teens, Adults and Couples.

Sometimes the reaction isn’t about what’s happening right now.It’s about what this moment feels like compared to somethi...
05/28/2026

Sometimes the reaction isn’t about what’s happening right now.

It’s about what this moment feels like compared to something your nervous system has survived before.

You’re not reacting to a late text.
You’re reacting to the feeling of being forgotten.

You’re not reacting to one disagreement.
You’re reacting to what conflict used to cost you.

You’re not “too sensitive.”
You’ve just learned to scan for disconnection before it arrives.

Attachment wounds have a way of turning the present into proof:
“See? People always leave.”
“See? I’m too much.”
“See? I can’t trust anyone.”

And suddenly you’re spiraling, shutting down, overexplaining, needing reassurance, pulling away, or assuming the worst… not because you’re irrational, but because your nervous system thinks it’s protecting you.

Healing isn’t becoming emotionless.
It’s learning how to separate:

“What is actually happening right now?”
from
“What old wound just got activated?”

That pause changes everything.

Sometimes we confuse familiarity with compatibility.Attachment wounds can quietly shape who feels attractive, safe, exci...
05/22/2026

Sometimes we confuse familiarity with compatibility.

Attachment wounds can quietly shape who feels attractive, safe, exciting, or impossible to let go of.

Not because something is wrong with you — but because your nervous system learned what love was supposed to feel like long before you had words for it.

Healing often starts when you stop asking:
“Why do I keep choosing this?”

And start asking:
“What does this dynamic feel familiar to?”

Which slide hit you the hardest?

✨ We’re Hiring! Registered Psychotherapist (RP/Q) Aura Counselling Services is growing, and we’re looking for a warm, co...
05/07/2026

✨ We’re Hiring! Registered Psychotherapist (RP/Q)

Aura Counselling Services is growing, and we’re looking for a warm, collaborative therapist to join our team 💛

📍 Hybrid role (Kanata/Stittsville + virtual)
🕒 In-person availability: Wednesday mornings & Saturdays
👥 Work with individuals, couples & adolescents (14+)

We’re a relational, attachment-based, and trauma-informed practice that values depth, authenticity, and connection — both with clients and within our team.

✨ What we offer:
• Competitive split (67/33)
• Steady referrals + admin support
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive, collaborative environment
• Ongoing mentorship with our Clinical Director
• Monthly supervision

If you’re a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying or fully licensed) who values meaningful, connection-focused work — we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply by May 31
🗓 Interviews: early June

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05/05/2026

I’ve been trying something simple lately—pausing for a moment and paying attention to what’s already here.

Not the big, life-changing stuff.
The small things I usually rush past.
A quiet walk. Music in my ears. A deep breath.
Moments where nothing is actually wrong.
Gratitude doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It just softens the edges a little.
And sometimes, that’s enough 🤍

What’s one small thing you’re grateful for today?

05/02/2026

Life gets better when you stop living in the “what if’s”…
here’s what I mean:

“What if it goes wrong?”
“What if they don’t like me?”
“What if I fail?”

Your mind is trying to protect you by scanning for risk…
but it rarely asks: What if it actually works out?

Living in “what if’s” can look like:
– not sending the message
– overthinking every decision
– staying in situations that feel safe but not fulfilling
– assuming the worst before anything has even happened

And slowly, your life starts to shrink around your fears.
Shifting this doesn’t mean ignoring reality or forcing positivity, it means creating more balance between negative what if’s and positive what if’s.

It means gently interrupting the pattern:
“What if I’m more capable than I think?”
“What if this leads me somewhere better?”
“What if I can handle whatever happens?”

Same uncertainty… just a different direction.
You don’t have to eliminate the “what if’s”, just learn to ask better ones 🤍

You might notice a few upgrades around the office 👀✨We’ve officially added our new lawn sign—courtesy of Aura’s very ded...
04/20/2026

You might notice a few upgrades around the office 👀✨

We’ve officially added our new lawn sign—courtesy of Aura’s very dedicated (and very underpaid) handyman. AKA my husband 😄

After rebranding back in November, we hadn’t had the chance to update our signage before winter…it feels good to finally see our new look out front 🌿

What do you think of the upgrade?

Infidelity can feel like the end of everything, but it doesn’t always have to be.For many couples, betrayal brings inten...
03/26/2026

Infidelity can feel like the end of everything, but it doesn’t always have to be.

For many couples, betrayal brings intense pain, anger, and confusion. It can shake the foundation of trust and leave both partners questioning what comes next. And while some relationships do end after infidelity, others choose a different path: repair.

Staying together isn’t about minimizing what happened. It’s about facing it honestly and intentionally.

Healing after infidelity often involves:
• Understanding the context (without excusing the behaviour)
• Taking accountability and rebuilding trust over time
• Creating space for both partners’ emotions
• Learning new ways to communicate and reconnect
• Re-defining what the relationship can look like moving forward

Repair is not easy. It requires consistency, transparency, and a willingness from both partners to engage in difficult conversations. But for some, it can lead to a deeper understanding of each other, stronger boundaries, and a more intentional relationship than before.

There is no “right” choice, only the one that aligns with your values, your capacity, and your vision for your life.
Whether you choose to stay or leave, support matters and we can help.

🌿 You Don’t Have to Wait Until Things Feel “Bad Enough” to Seek SupportMany people believe they should only start therap...
03/18/2026

🌿 You Don’t Have to Wait Until Things Feel “Bad Enough” to Seek Support

Many people believe they should only start therapy when things feel overwhelming. The truth is, counselling can be helpful at any stage of life, not just during a crisis.

At Aura Counselling, we often work with people who simply want to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, or learn healthier ways to cope with everyday stress. Therapy can be a space to reflect, grow, and build skills that support your emotional wellbeing.

Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing anxiety or stress, or wanting to strengthen communication in your relationships, therapy can help you gain insight and practical tools to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

✨ Support is available with flexible morning, afternoon, and evening appointments, both in-person and virtual.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, you don’t have to wait for things to get worse. Taking care of your mental health now can make a meaningful difference.

📍 Serving individuals and couples in Kanata, Stittsville, and Ottawa

💻 Virtual therapy available across Ontario

🚨 New blog alert 🚨Couples rarely fight about what they think they’re fighting about. Money, chores, communication and in...
03/04/2026

🚨 New blog alert 🚨

Couples rarely fight about what they think they’re fighting about. Money, chores, communication and intimacy are just a few examples of topics that are just the tip of the iceberg.

In my latest blog, « The Real Reasons Couples Fight », I unpack what’s really happening underneath and how couples therapy helps bring those deeper patterns into the light.

🔗 Link in bio

Short answer: yes — but not without intention.A relationship can survive emotional disconnection, if both people are wil...
02/25/2026

Short answer: yes — but not without intention.

A relationship can survive emotional disconnection, if both people are willing to notice it, name it, and repair it. Emotional disconnection doesn’t usually mean the relationship is broken. It often means:

•Stress has taken over
•Life transitions pulled focus away from connection
•Conflict went unresolved
•One or both partners stopped feeling emotionally safe

What matters more than the disconnection itself is how long it lasts and what happens next. Relationships tend to struggle when:

•Disconnection is ignored or minimized
•One partner keeps reaching while the other keeps withdrawing
•Repair attempts are met with defensiveness or shutdown

Relationships tend to heal when:

•Both partners are curious instead of blaming
•Emotional safety is rebuilt before problem-solving
•Repair becomes a skill, not a one-time event

Connection isn’t maintained by never disconnecting,
it’s built by finding your way back to each other!

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1738 Maple Grove Road
Stittsville, ON
K2J5X3

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16138840493

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