Anchor & Oak
Counselling and Consulting

Therapy Sessions

Our Services

Individual Therapy

Working together individual therapy can support the development of your personal wellness and recovery goals, highlight your personal strengths, capacities and resiliency, and build skills and strategies to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, distressing emotions and life stresses.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is designed to help partners navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, and deepen their connection.

With support, couples can explore issues such as conflict resolution, trust, intimacy, and emotional support.

Therapy provides a safe and neutral space where both individuals can express their thoughts and feelings, learn strategies to interact, and work together towards mutual understanding and growth.

Family Therapy

Family therapy with children and parents focuses on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and addressing challenges within the family unit.

Parents and children together can explore relational patterns, build healthier ways of interacting, and create space for each voice to be heard.

The therapist helps to teach coping and communication strategies, and identify the strengths already present within the family unit.

Group

Postpartum Support Group

This bi-weekly support group creates a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive space to connect with others, and provides information, helpful tools, and resources in the transition to parenting.

Fall session starting Thursday September 11, 2025

5th Trimester Therapy Group

This therapeutic group is designed to support individuals in the transition to paid work after a maternity or parental leave.

Meaning and Origin

The anchor is often used as a sign that portrays safety, stability, security, and grounding during times of uncertainty. They are used to keep ships in place during storms, fluctuating waters, and strong winds. The anchor also represents a connection to our roots or identity, finding new direction, and a foundation for our values and ethics. Anchoring can also be used as a skill to help us be present in the here and now. Noticing and moving from the spiral of our thoughts, emotions, or sensations. Using this skill can help set us up to do the next thing.

The Oak tree is one of the strongest and longest-living trees. The oak tree is often used to symbolize strength, resilience, security, wisdom, and knowledge. It also can ground us in our integrity, nurture growth, and be a sign of protection and shelter. After we situate ourselves in safety and mindful awareness there is an opportunity for reflection, understanding, processing, and meaning-making.

Getting Help

Reaching out for support can often make us feel vulnerable. Acknowledge the courage and bravery of taking these first steps towards your health and well-being. Seeking therapy with an objective and confidential professional can help on your wellness journey to nurture your emotional health and growth.

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