Nicola Doughty Counselling

Counselling for Children (age 10+), Adolescents & Young Adults

Many children, youth and young adults face challenges that require a little extra help to overcome. If you are experiencing any of the following, it’s time to reach out.

*Excessive worries and anxiety
*Troubles getting to sleep or sleeping too much
*Not doing/enjoying the things you usually love to do
*Aggressive behaviour, angering easily
*Compulsive use of the Internet or video games
*Increased conflict with your friends or withdrawing from them
*Bullying (in person or cyber-bullying)
*Avoiding going to school
*Decreased academic performance at school/lack of interest in studies
*Family conflicts
*Stress from over-scheduling
*Overwhelm from high expectations (yours or other’s)

Counselling for Women Contemplating the Choice Mom Journey

Single Mother by Choice Journey

Are you thinking about becoming a ‘choice mom’? Many women are deciding to become mothers through alternative reproductive technologies for a variety of reasons. This life-changing decision can be accompanied by many confusing and often challenging dilemmas. Consider counselling as a way to uncover your true feelings and prepare yourself to face the journey with confidence, knowledge and self-awareness. Some of the challenges facing women who are contemplating single motherhood:

*loss of the traditional dream of getting married and having kids
*transformation of the idea/vision of what ‘family’ is and how it is created
*becoming an effective and confident decision-maker
*talking to family about your decision
*creating a supportive network of friends and family to assist along the way
*navigating the process
*finding other women to share experiences and ask questions
*pregnancy
*post-natal challenges as a single mom