Healing Path Counselling Services

Healing Path Counselling Services Registered Social Worker (MSW) | Children, Teenagers, Adults | Individual Counselling | Retreats for Women | Ontario

You can book your sessions and free consultation here: https://healingpathcounselling.janeapp.com

A gentle reminder today:You are allowed to move through your day at your own pace.You are allowed to rest without earnin...
04/21/2026

A gentle reminder today:

You are allowed to move through your day at your own pace.
You are allowed to rest without earning it.
You are allowed to have days where your best looks different.

Self-compassion isn’t about giving up — it’s about supporting yourself the way you would support someone you care about.

Take a breath. You’re doing better than you think. 💛

You don’t need a huge milestone to be proud of yourself.Sometimes the bravest things are quiet:- Setting a boundary- Res...
04/14/2026

You don’t need a huge milestone to be proud of yourself.

Sometimes the bravest things are quiet:
- Setting a boundary
- Resting without guilt
- Not engaging in that argument
- Asking for help

Let’s normalize celebrating progress.

What’s something you’re proud of yourself for lately — even if it feels small?
Drop it in the comments 👇

You are a woman who, on the surface, has everything in place.  Yet in the quiet moments, there’s a voice within you aski...
04/13/2026

You are a woman who, on the surface, has everything in place. Yet in the quiet moments, there’s a voice within you asking…
Is there more than this?

Because deep down, you feel it:
🫶🏻You’re moving through life on autopilot
🫶🏻Fulfillment always feels just out of reach
🫶🏻A quiet sadness lingers - and you can’t explain why
🫶🏻Nothing ever quite feels like enough

And the cycle just keeps repeating …

Join other like-minded women in Guelph, Ontario on Saturday, June 6th for an in-person 1-Day retreat on Stress and Burn Out Recovery, and discover how to revive your body, mind and soul! Known for her retreats, this immersive experience is led by Sabrina Martelli, Owner and Founder of Healing Path Services Inc., social worker, mom, energy healer, motivational speaker and author.

You will experience self-reflection, growth, and healing by immersing yourself in understanding stress and burn out, recognizing your individual triggers and reducing their negative effect, and practicing guided meditations with intentionality.

🌿 What’s Included?
✔️ Gentle somatic exercises
✔️ Guided self-reflections and meditations
✔️ Stress relief strategies
✔️ Nourishing food and nature walks
✔️ Take-home workbook with practical tools
✔️ Sisterhood & support in a peaceful setting

**You will be provided with a receipt on the day of the retreat that you can claim for group therapy (Please be sure to check with your insurance provider if you would like to take advantage of this option)**

Previous retreats have sold out quickly with limited spots available. Click the link to learn more and register now. You deserve to invest in yourself! 💕

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Work can be rewarding — but it can also be one of the biggest sources of daily stress. Deadlines, difficult conversation...
04/07/2026

Work can be rewarding — but it can also be one of the biggest sources of daily stress. Deadlines, difficult conversations, and constant demands can leave you feeling mentally drained.

The good news? Coping skills don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Small strategies used throughout your day can make a real difference.

👉 Click the link below to read our latest blog on managing stress at work and coping skills you can start using today.

https://www.healingpathcounselling.com/coping-skills-you-can-use-at-work/

You can love someone deeply and still need space from them.Needing distance doesn’t mean you don’t care, it doesn’t mean...
03/31/2026

You can love someone deeply and still need space from them.
Needing distance doesn’t mean you don’t care, it doesn’t mean you’re cold, and it doesn’t mean you’re failing.

Sometimes love looks like stepping back to protect your energy, your peace, and your boundaries. Sometimes love looks like saying “no” to overextending yourself so that you can be fully present when it truly matters.

You are allowed to prioritize your well-being without guilt.
You are allowed to care and protect yourself at the same time.

Setting boundaries doesn’t make love any less real—it makes it sustainable. 🌱

Healing and growth aren’t linear. Some days you’ll feel like you’re moving forward, other days it’ll feel like standing ...
03/24/2026

Healing and growth aren’t linear. Some days you’ll feel like you’re moving forward, other days it’ll feel like standing still—and both are part of the process.
Celebrate the small wins. Notice the moments when you choose yourself, when you pause, when you listen to your body. Those moments matter.

Double-tap if you needed this reminder ✨

✨ Take a moment for yourself… ✨Think about one thing you’re proud of this week. It doesn’t have to be huge—maybe you sho...
03/17/2026

✨ Take a moment for yourself… ✨

Think about one thing you’re proud of this week. It doesn’t have to be huge—maybe you showed up when it was hard, you set a boundary, or you simply made it through a tough day.

Take out your journal (or even a sticky note!) and write it down. How did it make you feel in that moment? How does it feel now?

Sometimes we get so caught up in the grind that we forget to celebrate ourselves. This is your reminder: you are doing enough, and your efforts matter. 💛

Spring is often framed as a time to feel lighter and more motivated—but for many people, it feels overwhelming instead.I...
03/10/2026

Spring is often framed as a time to feel lighter and more motivated—but for many people, it feels overwhelming instead.
If new beginnings bring pressure, anxiety, or exhaustion, you’re not alone. There’s nothing wrong with you.

In our newest blog, we explore why spring can feel emotionally heavy—and how to approach this season with more compassion. 🌱
https://www.healingpathcounselling.com/why-spring-can-feel-overwhelming/

You don’t need to justify your exhaustion.You don’t have to explain why you’re tired, prove that you’ve done enough, or ...
03/03/2026

You don’t need to justify your exhaustion.

You don’t have to explain why you’re tired, prove that you’ve done enough, or convince anyone that your stress is “valid.”
Exhaustion isn’t something you earn—it’s a signal.

Emotional labor, chronic stress, caregiving, grief, anxiety, and simply holding it together day after day all take a real toll on the body and nervous system. Even when life looks fine from the outside, your internal experience still matters.

Rest is not a reward for productivity.
It’s a basic human need.

You’re allowed to slow down.
You’re allowed to listen to your body.
And you’re allowed to take care of yourself without explanation.

With more and more Ontarians needing support, ensuring access to timely, high-quality mental health care has never been ...
03/03/2026

With more and more Ontarians needing support, ensuring access to timely, high-quality mental health care has never been more important. As the largest provider of mental health care in the province, Registered Social Workers are vital to ensuring mental health access for all Ontarians.

Ontario’s nearly 25,000 social workers are there to intervene early, reduce barriers, and deliver the quality mental health care that individuals and families need.

I ♥️ social workers!

If you or somebody you know needs help, please connect. You do not need to walk your journey alone.


When you’re emotionally flooded, your nervous system is overwhelmed. Logic won’t land—and that’s okay.Try this instead:•...
02/24/2026

When you’re emotionally flooded, your nervous system is overwhelmed. Logic won’t land—and that’s okay.

Try this instead:
• Pause — step away if you can
• Breathe slowly — longer exhales help calm the body
• Ground — name 5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear
• Delay decisions — this isn’t the moment to fix everything
• Offer yourself compassion — flooding is a stress response, not a failure

Clarity comes after regulation, not before.

✨ You’re not overreacting—your system is asking for support.

Avoidance brings quick relief.You cancel the plan, don’t send the message, or distract yourself—and anxiety drops.Your b...
02/17/2026

Avoidance brings quick relief.
You cancel the plan, don’t send the message, or distract yourself—and anxiety drops.

Your brain thinks: “We’re safe.”

But each time you avoid, your brain learns that avoidance = safety, so the fear stays—and often grows. Triggers expand. Confidence shrinks. Life gets smaller.

This isn’t weakness. It’s your nervous system trying to protect you.

Healing happens when you gently show your brain that you can feel discomfort and still be safe. Small steps matter—and support helps.

✨ If this resonates, you’re not broken—you’re responding.

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Monday 6pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8:30pm
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