Family counselling session

How Family Counselling Session Can Help Resolve Family Conflicts

Who doesn’t love a happy family? But keeping peace and love alive in a family is something many rarely succeed in. This is nothing to be deemed a failure; in fact, when people live closely together, small problems can grow into bigger ones. Misunderstandings, feelings hurt, conflict, and silence can...

process grief in therapy

How to Process Grief in Therapy

We all process grief differently. It can be somewhat less difficult to process a loss for some people, while for others, it can become a life-ending situation. That sounds harsh, but it is a reality. Even if a loss is immense, if you think logically, there is no point in...

do i need therapy

Do I Need Therapy? Questions to Ponder Before Visiting a Therapist

Therapy is increasingly recognized and valued in today’s society, reflecting a growing acceptance of its benefits. If we look back in history as well as today, people in their lives always reach a point where stress, anxiety, sadness, burnout, or relationship struggles start to feel heavier than usual. If you...

counselling for depression

How Does Counselling Help with Depression?

Depression can take away many productive and happy years from a person’s life. In a state of depression, a person usually does not realize the harm they are causing themselves, apart from just making them feel negative emotions. It makes everything less enjoyable or not enjoyable at all. It has...

somatic therapy

What is Somatic Therapy?

If you experience constant stress, you have probably heard of Somatic Experiencing. In case you are still wondering what that is, Somatic Experiencing or Somatic Therapy is a type of body therapy to treat trauma and stress. As the name suggests, “Somatic” refers to the body, so this therapy focuses...

therapy for depression

What Therapy Is for Depression? Can You Deal with Depression Without Therapy?

Depression is a rather complex term for many. It manifests itself in several distinctive forms. So, it is not unusual to consider that the symptoms and the way a person deals with depression can differ from what you know about depression. In broader scenarios, depression impacts a person’s thoughts, which...

occupational therapy for adhd

What Is ADHD Therapy? Does Occupational Therapy Work for ADHD?

Let’s discuss ADHD. A person experiencing a constant power rush, having difficulty focusing, and making impulsive decisions. It isn’t something people might mistake for an unwise mind, but it is a pattern that tells a different story: a neurodevelopmental condition. And before you jump in, yes, it is totally manageable....

play therapy for anxiety

How does Play Therapy Help in Coping with Anxiety?

Play therapy is a child-centered therapy that helps children communicate through play rather than words. ‘Play’ is a natural language for most children, especially those who cannot express what they are going through. It is the reason play therapy is so helpful: it reaches children at their developmental stage and...

Relationship Trauma

What Is Relationship Trauma and How Can You Heal from It?

Relationship trauma comes from a relationship that causes a great deal of hurt. A traumatic relationship usually consists of one or a combination of these problematic issues, such as abuse, betrayal, neglect, manipulation, or open and constant conflict with someone you trusted. Relationship trauma can affect family relationships or even...

Heal From Trauma

Proven Ways to Heal From Trauma

Trauma, in a broader sense, is misunderstood by many people. It is not just the emotional state of facing something serious that was devastating. Rather, it can be a condition in which a person becomes a victim of shocking events one after another throughout their lifetime. Another misconception is that...

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How to Deal with Anxiety and How Anxiety Therapy Can Help

Anxiety can make daily life feel challenging. It entangles you. Everyone experiences anxiety; it’s natural. But it turns into a crisis when you don’t know how to handle it. It can appear before meetings or during stress, sometimes without warning. The good news is that you can manage anxiety. This...

counsel a drug addict

How To Counsel a Drug Addict and How Drug Addiction Counselling Can Help

Drug addiction is tough to confront for both the drug user and those around them. It leads to suffering, anxiety, shattered trust, and fear of the future. The main takeaway is that counselling can play a crucial role in recovery by addressing these complex issues. The article discusses how to...

Location:

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(Note: Stef sees clients at 400 – 145 Chadwick Court)

Social Skills Development:

We are excited to offer 1:1 and group children/youth/young adult social skills training in the fall, using UCLAs PEERS programing. Send us a message through our contact form, or give us a call/text if you would like to learn more or to be put on the waitlist.

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Boomerang Counselling Centre

Specialties

We specialize in a variety of neurodiversity, behavioural, anxiety, attention, learning, social, and emotional problems. We also provide family support through parent coaching, counselling, and reunification.