New Story Counselling

10/03/2023

Our Victoria office is officially open and Julia is welcoming clients!

Whether dealing with ongoing emotional pain, repercussions from trauma, struggling with mental illness, wrestling with relationship issues, or seeking greater satisfaction in life, our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors feel privileged to work with you toward your goals. Learn more at www.newstorycounselling.org

12/13/2020

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/free-nature-therapy-pandemic-stress-1.5834883

The B.C. Parks Foundation is offering free guided "nature therapy" sessions to health-care workers to help ease pandemic-related stress and has launched a fundraising campaign to help pay for the sessions.

04/11/2020

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/future-perfect/2020/4/2/21202903/coronavirus-covid-19-social-distancing-closed-circle-single-alone

Epidemiologists weigh in on whether it’s safe to see a "closed circle" of friends during the pandemic.

04/05/2020

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/be-gentle-with-yourself-mental-health-phone-lines-see-increase-in-calls-1.5521754

If you are feeling the need for support this service is available 24/7.

Call-takers staffing 24/7 mental health phone lines say they are speaking with more people than normal, with most wanting to talk through their anxieties over the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/16/2020

“Your desire to die should call forth in me all possible action and means to keep you alive.” Dr. John Mahor
https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-assisted-dying-maid-legislation-mental-health-1.5452676?fbclid=IwAR3SN8S9Q8BVe_mq0koLfynfmCFz35PxZTxsTYvgMxfQs7CkVbqR3Y0nfsc

03/11/2019

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/design-your-path/201812/the-new-10-traits-emotionally-resilient-people?fbclid=IwAR3W_FfUZtbMGTZt4altYdq29xR0t-e48R_wYauq3IlzvaugqtSlh6cSyMk

Research looks at how we endure stress and grow from trauma.

11/06/2018

A helpful graphic for all of us!

10/14/2018

A lovely little drawing with an important message. Many of us feel alone in our struggles, isolated by shame and forced into hiding. If you want to talk about it, we will sit with you and most likely say "me too".

09/08/2018

Meeting each other in our pain, loss or grief. A little video about how to help. If you are alone in your emotional pain or grief, give us a call at New Story Counselling. It would be a privilege for us to hear your story.

06/13/2018

Caring for those struggling with suicidal ideation takes a community of support. As someone struggling we hope you can be brave and share your struggles with us. If you are a friend or family member, you may want to support this person but feel nervous or ill equipped- here are some helpful links if you want to support someone struggling.

06/13/2018

"We need to help people craft lives that are more meaningful and built on a firmer foundation than personal success."
If you want to talk, we are here for you.

I understand what Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain were going through because I have been there.

06/07/2018

If you are wondering how to chose a counsellor this video has some helpful tips. At New Story we hope to provide a warm, safe, and compassionate environment for you to explore your story. If that’s what you’re looking for please contact us; we’d love to help you find the right counsellor for you.

Like Minds: How do you find a therapist who can help?