Hills And Valleys Counselling Services

09/03/2025

✨ We Won! ✨

We are beyond thrilled and deeply grateful to announce that Hills And Valleys Counselling Services has been voted Best Counselling and Therapy Practice in Saint John – 2025! 🏆

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the nominees who make our mental health community so strong, and to everyone who voted—your support means the world to us. 💛

This recognition is a reflection of the incredible trust our clients place in us every day and the dedication of our amazing team, who are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for all.

We’re honored to serve our community and will continue striving to bring accessible, high-quality counselling and therapy to everyone who needs it. 🌿

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for believing in us. 💫

08/01/2025

Congratulations to all of the wonderful mental health and wellness services who made it to the final phase of voting this year! We are honoured to be among those who made it to the final round of organizations striving to provide excellent therapy services in our lovely city.

It would mean so much to us if you could cast your final vote at the link below. Go to the Healthcare Category and then to the Therapy section. It only takes a quick minute 🌟 good luck to everyone!

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for Saint John, NB. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

07/19/2025

Congratulations to all of the wonderful mental health and wellness services who were nominated this year! We are honoured to be among those nominated for excellence in our lovely city.

It would mean so much to us if you could cast your nomination vote at the link below. It only takes a quick minute 🌟 good luck to everyone!

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for Saint John, NB. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

06/26/2025

06/06/2025

Not all relationships are meant to last forever ⏳
Some people come into our lives to help us grow, learn, or heal—then the connection evolves or ends. And that’s okay.

Letting go doesn’t mean it wasn’t meaningful. It means you’re honoring what was, while making space for what’s next 🌿💛
Grief and gratitude can exist together.
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Toutes les relations ne sont pas faites pour durer ⏳
Certaines personnes traversent notre vie pour nous aider à grandir, apprendre ou guérir – puis le lien change ou se termine. Et c’est correct.

Laisser aller ne veut pas dire que ça n’a pas compté. C’est honorer ce qui a été, tout en laissant de l’espace pour ce qui vient 🌿💛
Le deuil et la gratitude peuvent coexister.

06/05/2025

Boundaries aren’t barriers—they’re bridges to deeper connection 🛤️
They let both people feel respected, safe, and emotionally free. Saying no, asking for space, or expressing your needs doesn't make you cold or distant. It makes you honest—and that’s what strengthens trust 🧡

When we set boundaries with care, we show up more fully and lovingly.

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Les limites ne sont pas des murs, ce sont des passerelles vers une relation plus forte 🛤️
Elles permettent à chacun de se sentir respecté·e, en sécurité et libre émotionnellement. Dire non, demander de l’espace ou exprimer ses besoins ne veut pas dire qu’on rejette l’autre. Cela montre qu’on est honnête – et c’est ce qui construit la confiance 🧡

Fixer des limites, c’est aussi prendre soin de la relation.

06/04/2025

In a healthy relationship, you don’t have to fight to be heard or hide parts of yourself.
Being seen, understood, and supported 🤝—that’s what creates safety and connection.

It’s not just about love. It’s about emotional presence, trust, and care that makes both people feel valued and accepted 💙
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Dans une relation saine, tu n’as pas à te battre pour être entendu·e ni à cacher qui tu es.
Se sentir vu·e, compris·e et soutenu·e 🤝 — c’est ce qui crée un véritable sentiment de sécurité et de connexion.

Ce n’est pas juste une question d’amour. C’est une question de présence, de confiance et d’attention qui fait que chacun se sent valorisé et accepté 💙

06/03/2025

What makes a relationship healthy? 🌱
It's not about being perfect. It’s about feeling safe, respected, and free to be yourself 🧡
Look for mutual support, emotional safety, and healthy boundaries 🧩

Qu’est-ce qu’une relation saine? 🌿
Ce n’est pas la perfection. C’est se sentir en sécurité, respecté·e et libre d’être soi-même 🧡
Recherchez le soutien mutuel, la sécurité émotionnelle et des limites saines 🧩

06/02/2025

A healthy relationship is a place where you feel seen, understood, and supported 👀💬🤝
That’s the foundation, not perfection.

Une relation saine, c’est un espace où l’on se sent vu, compris et soutenu 👀💬🤝
C’est la base, pas la perfection.

05/31/2025

If you’ve spent years counting, tracking, or trying to follow rigid food rules — it makes sense that it’s hard to let go.

But healing your relationship with food doesn’t mean giving up.
It means shifting from control to connection.
From rules to rhythms.
From pressure to self-respect.

Start with small cues: eat when you’re hungry, include satisfaction, check in with how you feel — not just what you ate.

✨ Gentle structure > harsh restriction.
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Si tu as passé des années à compter, peser ou suivre des règles alimentaires rigides, c’est normal que ce soit difficile d’arrêter.

Mais guérir ta relation avec la nourriture, ce n’est pas abandonner.
C’est passer du contrôle à la connexion.
Des règles aux repères.
De la pression à l’auto-respect.

Commence par de petites actions : mange quand tu as faim, ajoute ce qui te satisfait, et observe comment tu te sens — pas seulement ce que tu manges.

✨ Une structure douce vaut mieux qu’une restriction dure.

05/30/2025

When we think about nourishment, we often focus on the physical — calories, nutrients, “good” or “bad” foods. But food is so much more than that.

It can be a memory, a tradition, a way to connect with people we love. It can bring us comfort when words fall short, or joy in moments of celebration. Emotional eating isn’t a flaw — it’s part of being human.

You don’t need to explain or earn your hunger. Nourishment is not just physical — it’s emotional, cultural, and relational.

Let’s start showing ourselves more kindness at the table.
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Quand on parle de nourriture, on pense souvent au physique — calories, nutriments, bons ou mauvais aliments. Mais la nourriture, c’est bien plus que ça.

C’est un souvenir, une tradition, un lien avec ceux qu’on aime. Elle peut nous réconforter quand les mots manquent, ou nous apporter de la joie dans les moments précieux. Manger par émotion n’est pas une faiblesse — c’est profondément humain.

Tu n’as pas à expliquer ta faim. Se nourrir, ce n’est pas seulement physique — c’est aussi émotionnel, culturel et relationnel.

Et si on commençait à se montrer plus bienveillant·e à table?

05/30/2025