Bynoe-David Consultancy Services Limited

Bynoe-David Consultancy Services Limited Professional and confidential counseling, coaching and psychosocial consulting services

Provides in-person and online professional and confidential counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, families and couples in Trinidad and Tobago to support them in healthfully navigating personal, emotional and psychological issues that affect their quality of life. Provides coaching services to help professionals in high performing environments achieve a healthy work-life balance w

here mental wellness, productivity and success co-exist. Provides psycho-educational workshops and training for groups and organizations that focus on mental health and mental wellness. Topics include: effective communication, parenting, adolescence, transitional adult issues, grief and loss, emotional management, self-esteem, child abuse, trauma, conflict resolution, anxiety, su***de risk assessment, and safety planning, optimizing mental wellness and self-care, managing self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

It’s hard to accept, but sometimes the moment you stop being who someone expects, that’s when you actually start being w...
11/06/2025

It’s hard to accept, but sometimes the moment you stop being who someone expects, that’s when you actually start being who you are.

This isn’t about rebellion.
It’s about returning to alignment.

But that’s hard to explain, especially when people are used to the version of you that says “yes” even when you shouldn’t.

The version that serves past your limit.

The one who carries calm on their face while quietly managing the storm within.

I've had to remind myself:

Discomfort isn’t always disobedience.

And boundaries don’t make you disloyal.

God didn’t call us to burnout. He calls us to obedience

And that means rest and wisdom.

Sometimes that means saying no.

You’re not being selfish. You’re being faithful.

To what is rooted, not rushed. To what’s sustainable.

Even if it disappoints someone.
Even if they don’t understand.

Is there a version of you you’ve been outgrowing quietly?
Take a breath. You’re allowed to shift.

Let me know which part of this message you needed today.






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"I want to shift... but I’m not sure how that will land.”That hesitation comes up often in the room.Not just about logis...
09/06/2025

"I want to shift... but I’m not sure how that will land.”

That hesitation comes up often in the room.

Not just about logistics but the fear of letting someone down. Of being seen differently.

We sit with that tension.

I don’t rush them past it. We explore it. Sometimes for a while.

Because when you're known for being steady, any change, even necessary change, can feel like risk.

But risk isn't always danger.

Sometimes it's the doorway to a life that actually reflects what you value now, not what you needed five years ago.

Growth rarely feels neat.

And it often means letting go of roles that no longer reflect who you are.

I’ve seen clients start small. One boundary. One honest answer. One less “yes.”

It adds up.

Have you ever felt that tension too? You’re not alone. Let me know what part spoke to you.






Sometimes you're ready.You’ve outgrown the thing. You’ve named the need.You’ve prayed for clarity and even started makin...
05/06/2025

Sometimes you're ready.

You’ve outgrown the thing. You’ve named the need.
You’ve prayed for clarity and even started making changes.

But it still feels hard.

That doesn’t mean you’re going the wrong way.

It might simply mean… you’re doing what God requires of you in this season of your life.

Change doesn't always feel smooth while it’s happening.

Especially when the old version of you was someone others depended on or one you wore like second skin for so long.
Here’s what I’ve been noticing not just in clients, but in the quiet spaces of my own reflection:

– The familiar starts to feel tight, like shoes you’ve outgrown.
– You keep wondering why peace feels out of reach.
– Your spirit says “not this” before your words can.
–•You’re not just tired, you’re worn out from holding it all together

Maybe it’s not that you’re resisting.
Maybe... it’s that you’re releasing.

You don’t need to fix everything overnight.
You don’t need a grand exit strategy.

But you do have permission to pause to notice what no longer fits, and to make space for what’s quietly shifting within.

Is something quietly shifting in you too? Let’s talk about it below.






A lot of people think emotional regulation means staying calm all the time. It doesn’t. It means learning how to feel ...
26/05/2025

A lot of people think emotional regulation means staying calm all the time.

It doesn’t.

It means learning how to feel fully, without being overwhelmed or reactive.

Regulation looks like:

– Noticing your body tighten before your voice rises
– Taking a pause before responding, not to suppress, but to choose
– Being able to say “I’m not okay” without spiralling or shutting down

This is a skill, not a personality trait.

And it’s something you can build, slowly, over time.

Regulation starts with naming the feeling:
“I feel anxious.”
“I feel overwhelmed.”
“I feel tender today.”

That kind of honesty is the beginning of your healing.

Start there and give yourself grace. 💛

Tag someone who would appreciate these insights!

If your pace looks different right now, that’s okay. If you’re slowing down while others seem to be accelerating.It does...
23/05/2025

If your pace looks different right now, that’s okay.

If you’re slowing down while others seem to be accelerating.

It doesn’t mean you’re behind.

Growth isn’t a race.
Healing isn’t linear.
And progress isn’t always public.

Some of the most meaningful shifts happen in silence

✨ In the quiet ""no"" you say without guilt
✨ In the hour of rest you allow instead of pushing through
✨ In the breath you take before responding

This isn’t falling behind.
This is catching up to yourself. 💛

Ever felt like this recently? What were your thoughts?

There’s a question I hear often in the room: “Is it okay to outgrow something that once felt like love?” The truth is, s...
21/05/2025

There’s a question I hear often in the room:

“Is it okay to outgrow something that once felt like love?”

The truth is, sometimes what we’re holding onto made us feel safe once.

Letting go doesn’t always come with fireworks or closure.

Sometimes it’s a quiet shift:
– Less explaining
– Less convincing
– More peace where there used to be struggle

If you’re in that tender in-between, where something once familiar no longer fits-

You’re being honest. And that’s a form of healing. 💛

Tag someone who would appreciate these insights!



You know, there’s a pattern I’ve seen in sessions over the years. Someone walks in and they're like, “I’m just tired.” ...
19/05/2025

You know, there’s a pattern I’ve seen in sessions over the years.

Someone walks in and they're like, “I’m just tired.”

But as we peel back the layers, we find that the tiredness isn’t just physical. It’s emotional. Spiritual. It’s layered.

They’ve been moving on autopilot—meeting needs, fixing things, showing up like clockwork. But when asked to turn inward, to name what they need?

There’s silence.

Not because they don’t care, but because they’ve been taught to disconnect from their own needs to care for everyone else.

And this—this moment of realization—is where the real work begins.

Not with a drastic overhaul, but with a single choice to check in with yourself.

To pause. To breathe. To ask, 'What am I really feeling today?' add and “ What do I need?

Because healing doesn’t start with burnout recovery plans.

It starts with one honest moment of self-connection at a time.

Rest doesn’t need to be earned.It’s not a reward for productivity, and it’s not something you only get when everything i...
16/05/2025

Rest doesn’t need to be earned.

It’s not a reward for productivity, and it’s not something you only get when everything is done.

But a lot of us weren’t taught that.

We were raised in systems where being busy meant you were valuable.

Where slowing down made you look lazy.

So even now, when we feel the need to rest—really rest—it’s hard.

There’s that voice in your head that says things like...

“You haven’t done enough yet.”
“You can rest after the deadline.”
“Just finish one more thing.”

Can you relate? If yes, I feel you.

That voice has been trained to measure your worth by your output.

But your value is not in your productivity.

And your body knows what it needs—even when your mind resists it.

Here’s the truth:

You’re allowed to pause.

Even if there’s more work to do. Even if people are waiting. And yes, even if you don’t have a perfect explanation.

So today, if your body’s asking for stillness—listen.

Tag someone who needs this reminder.

And if that someone is you—go rest. Always remember that you're running at your own pace—and not someone else's."

You don’t have to be crying every day to be emotionally overloaded.Sometimes, it looks like:– Snapping at small things– ...
14/05/2025

You don’t have to be crying every day to be emotionally overloaded.

Sometimes, it looks like:

– Snapping at small things
– Feeling numb, even around people you love
– Zoning out in meetings or conversations
– Waking up tired, no matter how much sleep you got

It creeps in slowly. And if you’re used to keeping things together, you might miss the signs.

Trust me—your body might know before your mind does.

So, why not take a pause today? Check in with your energy.

Because sometimes, you don’t need to push through everything right now.
You might just need to come up for some air.

Been feeling this lately? Save this or share with someone who needs the reminder.

Therapy isn’t just for when life falls apart.It’s for the quiet moments when you’re holding it all together, but carryin...
16/04/2025

Therapy isn’t just for when life falls apart.
It’s for the quiet moments when you’re holding it all together, but carrying more than anyone knows.

Starting therapy can feel like standing in front of a door you know you need to walk through… but not knowing where the handle is.

Maybe you’ve been the “strong one”.
The “fixer”.
The one everyone leans on.

Maybe you’re carrying silent pain—stories never spoken aloud.

Maybe healing feels unfamiliar… even a little scary.

Let me remind you of this:
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.
Therapy isn’t about perfection.
It’s about permission—to slow down, exhale, feel, and heal.

📍 A good place to start?
Ask yourself:
“If I gave myself the same compassion I give to others, what would I do differently today?”
That one question can open the door to something meaningful.

The truth is:
✔️ You don’t have to “break down” to deserve help.
✔️ You don’t need to be in crisis to prioritize your mental health.
✔️ You don’t need to carry it all alone anymore.

Therapy is not about fixing what’s broken.
It’s about holding space for your humanity—your story, your silence, your strength, and your softness.

And if faith is important to you?
Know this:
Therapy doesn’t replace prayer. It works alongside it.
It helps us process the wounds that cloud our trust, our rest, and our ability to receive what God’s already provided.

Choosing therapy isn’t a lack of faith.
It’s stewardship.

It’s saying:
“I’m willing to tend to the heart God gave me, the mind He designed,” and He’s inviting us to participate in the unfolding plan for our lives.

So if you’ve been thinking about therapy but don’t know where to begin—

Start by giving yourself permission to pause.
To feel.
To say, “I need help,” without guilt.

Your healing isn’t a detour from your purpose.
It is part of the path.
And you don’t have to walk it alone. 🩵💙💛
—Krissia

What’s one way you’re learning to include yourself in the care you give so freely to others?You’re so good at caring for...
15/04/2025

What’s one way you’re learning to include yourself in the care you give so freely to others?

You’re so good at caring for others…
But you’re struggling with including yourself in that care.

You’ve been trained—by culture, trauma, or family systems—to serve from depletion and call it love.

To suppress your needs and call it strength.

But self-care isn’t abandonment. It’s alignment.

It’s the moment you stop performing wellness and start practicing it.

It’s the shift from surviving on reserves to living from overflow—mind, body, and spirit.

So, when guilt rises...
When your nervous system panics at rest...
When boundaries feel foreign...

That’s not failure.
That’s feedback.

A gentle cue that it’s time to recalibrate.

And maybe caring for yourself isn’t only about doing more for yourself—

Maybe it’s about undoing the belief that your needs are a problem.

✨ Start here:
✔ One deep breath you didn’t rush.
✔ One decision made from peace, not pressure.
✔ One moment of compassion—for you.

You’re not being selfish. You’re being restored. 🌿

💬 So, what’s one way you’re learning to include yourself in the care you give so freely to others? I’d love to hear..

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Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+18687600628

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