Counselling and sleep therapy services in Vancouver - Sleep, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stress management focused therapy services in Vancouver and Ontario
Tossing and turning night after night, desperately seeking sleep? You’re not alone. While sleep hygiene tips are often the first line of defense against insomnia, many find these basic practices insufficient for tackling persistent sleep issues. Enter CBT-I, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, a game-changer in the world of […]
Ditch the Sleeping Pills: Natural Sleep Solutions That Actually Work! Struggling to fall asleep night after night? The exhaustion affects your mood, focus, and productivity, leading many to turn to prescription sleeping pills for quick relief. But over time, side effects like grogginess, dependency, and increased tolerance become apparent, making […]
Sleep is one of the most essential pillars of health, yet many of us struggle to get enough quality rest. While there’s no magic pill for good sleep, research shows that exercise plays a significant role in improving the conditions for restorative sleep. Importantly, exercise doesn’t directly make you sleep—instead, it helps […]
Have you ever found yourself caught in a spiral of negative thoughts that just won’t let go? One minute you’re going about your day, and the next you’re completely tangled up in worries, judgments, or painful memories. We’ve all been there. These thought patterns can be incredibly powerful, often dictating […]
Sleepless nights can feel like an endless battle, leaving you frustrated and exhausted. If you’re one of the millions struggling with insomnia, you’re not alone. At Quadra Wellness, we understand the toll that sleep difficulties can take on your physical and mental well-being. That’s why we’re excited to share three […]
In the quest for better sleep, especially if you’re struggling with chronic pain, the journey can become nights filled with anxiety and frustration rather than rest. The more elusive sleep becomes, the more we crave it, inadvertently ramping up the pressure on ourselves to get it. This, paradoxically, makes sleep […]
This page contains a regularly updated resource list of free, low-cost, and sliding-scale options for counselling and therapy services in Ontario. I’ve included and noted the services requiring a referral from a primary care provider. Some private clinics and therapists offer reduced cost and/or sliding scale options. In these cases, […]
Dr. Xavier Amador’s book “I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!” sheds light on anosognosia, a condition where individuals with severe mental illnesses fail to acknowledge their illness, not out of denial, but due to neurological deficits. The book introduces the LEAP method (Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner) as an empathetic communication approach to assist those suffering from mental health issues and resistant to help. The method aims to build trust, mutual understanding, and collaboration, promoting effective support and acceptance of treatment.
We’ve all got something to worry about at one point or another. Whether it be about that exam you’re taking tomorrow, your child’s health and well-being, or that daunting to-do list you have written out for tomorrow, worrying is a part of being human. Sometimes, worry can seem to take […]