Yaletown Counselling

02/26/2026

It’s not the breakthrough you imagined.

It’s crying more.
It’s noticing your defensiveness.
It’s feeling triggered and not knowing what to do next.
It’s realizing you’ve been repeating the same pattern for years.

It’s uncomfortable.

Growth rarely feels like progress in the moment.

It feels like awareness.
It feels like accountability.
It feels like staying.

And staying is new.

If you’re in the messy middle, that doesn’t mean it isn’t working.
It means you’re actually doing it.

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Every story is unique, and so is our approach.
Yaletown Counselling | Vancouver
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02/23/2026

Not all advice is wisdom.

Sometimes it is shaped by someone’s fears, limitations, or experiences that have nothing to do with where you want to go.

It is okay to be thoughtful about who you let influence your direction.

02/18/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/yaletowncounsellimg/p/adhd-and-the-midlife-brain-can-we?r=6tetl6&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=post-publish

Somewhere in their early to mid-40s, many women start to notice something that feels… off.

02/15/2026

Valentine’s Day can bring up a lot of feelings — not just the happy ones.

Some people are celebrating.
Some are grieving.
Some are starting over.
Some are just trying to get through the day.

Wherever you are right now, it’s okay. 💛

02/11/2026

Every relationship has moments like this.

Conflict doesn’t mean it’s broken.
Staying disconnected does.

The goal isn’t to never argue.
It’s knowing how to repair and find your way back.

02/10/2026

Being chosen is not the same as being safe.

Familiar is not the same as healthy.
Intensity is not the same as love.
Attention is not the same as care.
Chemistry is not the same as compatibility.
Being wanted is not the same as being valued.

Calm can feel unfamiliar
when chaos once felt meaningful.

Safe love is steady.
Clear.
Intentional.
Grounded.

It does not require you
to become less of yourself.

02/05/2026

You don’t need permission to enjoy your life.
Not from work.
Not from expectations.
Not from who you used to be.

But if some small part of you is still waiting to be told it’s okay…

Go have fun.
Go live your life.
This is us giving it to you anyway.

02/03/2026

Self-esteem isn’t about believing you’re amazing.
It’s about not abandoning yourself when you’re not.

Save this if it resonates.

01/30/2026

Self-esteem isn’t the issue.
Self-abandonment is.
And that pattern can be unlearned

01/27/2026

When change feels hard, we often assume we’re doing something wrong. 💙

But for ADHD brains, alcohol is often connected to regulation, relief, and nervous system coping — not just habit or choice.

Understanding the “why” changes the story we tell ourselves.

Full article now live on the website.
Link in bio.

01/18/2026

Getting back with your ex? Let’s talk about it.

In counselling, I won’t shame you for considering reconnecting — but I will help you slow this down.

We’ll talk about what’s working now, what’s changed, and what hasn’t.
We’ll look at whether your needs are being met, how conflict shows up, and how this decision aligns (or doesn’t) with your relationship standards.

We’ll notice patterns — especially the ones where you start doing more, hoping things will feel different this time.
We’ll pay attention to shifts in your mood, your body, and that quiet part of you that keeps asking for clarity.

And if there are concerns around safety, dismissiveness, or not feeling heard, we don’t brush past that — we talk about it.

Relationships like this are complex.
They’re often tied to hope, attachment, history, fear, and a real desire for things to finally change.

The goal isn’t to tell you what to do.
It’s to help you make an informed, grounded decision that actually works for you.

👇 If this resonates:
What’s the hardest part for you right now — letting go, setting boundaries, or trusting your own clarity?

Save this if you need it.
Share it with someone who might.

— Yaletown Counselling

01/03/2026

Life doesn’t change, you do.