Confessions of a Counsellor

In today's episode, Janice answers the question "How do I know if my therapist is effective?" and what to explore if you are asking this question. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about how online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy as long as it's used as a tool to continue the therapeutic work. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about pricing, affording therapy, and the different options available. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about how to find a therapist who specializes in a specific topic or diagnosis and how to connect with the right therapist. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the differences between different mental health professionals. What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist? --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice discusses two skills that support the therapeutic journey and help the client make change. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice shares the analogy she uses to explain brain differences to clients to help you explain it to others, too. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about how to work with yourself in therapy to overcome the negative self-talk that can come up when doing therapeutic work. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice discusses how shifting our mindset from perfection to progress can make change much easier and more sustainable. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice discusses a core value in the therapeutic process: curiosity. -- This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the tool for finding evidence and how it supports us in our day-to-day lives. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about New Year's Resolutions and how we can adapt them to work for us. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the stories that we tell ourselves that may be causing more harm than helping in the therapeutic setting. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice shares how slowing down can help, then does some box breathing with you. -- This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about how change can be hard when we try to change everything at once. -- This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice highlights her five essential principles that revolutionize her approach to mental health in the therapeutic setting.--This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice explores how to acknowledge and repair the small ruptures in relationships. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about how to integrate self-kindness with the Four Agreements. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational principle that you are enough, just as you are. Period. -- This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational principle that you cannot change someone else's thoughts, feelings, are behaviours and how this influences the therapeutic process. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational therapeutic principle of "Happiness is a journey, not a destination" and the impact that this mindset has on the therapeutic process. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that people are multifaceted; we are not one thought, feeling, or belief. and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that I have to accept the discomfort of change and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that all feelings are valid, but not all behaviours are, and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that two things can be true at the same time and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the lessons she has learn about neuro-affirming therapy. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about monotropism and the impact that differences in brain processing can have. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses strategies for coping with Neurodivergent Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Burnout. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In this episode, Janice discusses the experience of overwhelm among people with neurodiversity.--This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the top five struggles and how therapy can help. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses masking and how to recognize and understand our own masking, as well as why it serves as a coping mechanism. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses how coping strategies can be managed in a more neuroaffirming manner.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the differences between neuro-affirming therapy. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about accepting your neurodivergence and the impact this can have on therapy and life. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses neurodiversity and its manifestation in the therapeutic process.--This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about grief and the ways that grief impacts us.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the tactics used in gaslighting so that you can recognize them and ask for help if needed.

In today's episode, Janice talks about boundaries. What are they, and how to set healthy ones.

In today's episode, Janice discusses change and how therapy supports the change process.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their antidotes and how these conversation styles can erode a relationship and how you can repair them.

Today's episode is split into two parts, discussing John Gottman's seven principles of making a relationship work. This is the second part.

Today's episode is split into two parts, discussing John Gottman's seven principles of making a relationship work.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the communication tool of Non-Violent Communication created by Marshall Rosenberg.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the stigma around therapy.

In today's episode, Janice discusses her top five tips for making the most of therapy.

In today's episode, Janice discusses how creating change in your life is not solely about the therapeutic hour.

In today's episode, Janice talks about mindfulness and whether it really works.

In today's episode, Janice talks about how to care for ourselves practically without all the fluff of self care.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the function of our feelings and why we have them.

In today's episode, Janice discusses how our nervous system impacts our emotional regulation skills.