What Does It Mean to Shut Down During Conflict?
If you’ve experienced this before, you probably know the feeling all too well. The conversation is still happening, but it’s as though you’ve stepped outside of it. You hear every word your partner is saying, yet your mind struggles to keep up. You want to explain yourself, answer their question, or tell them how you’re […]
What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy and Why Does It Matter?
When you hear the word trauma, what comes to mind? For many people, it brings to mind major events like abuse, violence, accidents, or military service. Those experiences can absolutely be traumatic. But trauma is often more personal than people realize. Sometimes trauma comes from a single event. Other times, it develops after months or […]
What Is Individual Counselling and Who Is It For?
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying a lot but aren’t quite sure how to explain it? Maybe you’ve been feeling stressed lately. Maybe certain situations keep bothering you more than they used to. Or maybe life seems fine on the surface, but something feels off underneath it all. Many people find themselves asking questions […]
Am I Burned Out or Depressed?
You wake up tired. You get through the day on autopilot. Things you used to enjoy feel flat. You are going through the motions, but something feels off, and you cannot quite name it. If you have found yourself Googling “am I burned out or depressed,” you are not alone. A lot of people sit […]
Why Therapy Feels Uncomfortable at First (And Why That Is Normal)
For many people, starting therapy comes with a quiet expectation: relief should feel immediate. You talk, you feel better, and things start to make sense. But that is not always how it begins. If you have ever found yourself thinking “is therapy supposed to be hard?” you are not alone. In fact, discomfort is often […]
Understanding Mental Health Credentials at Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness
When you start looking for therapy, one of the first questions many people ask is not just “Do I need counselling?” but “Who should I see?” Titles like Registered Psychotherapist, Social Worker, or BA Psychology can feel confusing, especially when you are already carrying a lot emotionally. You might find yourself scrolling through profiles, wondering […]
Healing Outside the Office in 2026: How Eco-Therapy Connects Us to Nature and Ourselves
For most of us, therapy means four walls, a couch, and a box of tissues. But healing doesn’t have to happen indoors. Eco-therapy—also called nature therapy—brings therapy into the natural world. At Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness, one of the ways we do this is through walk-and-talk therapy in our local parks and trails. It’s […]
Bending Without Breaking: How Resilience Training Can Help You Weather Life’s Storms
Life throws curveballs. Illness, job changes, grief, unexpected loss—it’s not if challenges come, it’s when. That’s where resilience comes in. At Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness, we see resilience not as an innate trait some people have and others don’t, but as a skillset anyone can build. And one of the tools we use to […]
Men Get Sad Too: Rethinking Strength and Mental Health for Modern Men in 2026
We don’t talk about men’s mental health nearly enough. And when we do, it’s often with outdated ideas of what it means to be strong, capable, or “fine.” At Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness, we see every day how real men show up in therapy not because they’re broken or weak, but because they’re human. […]
Managing ADHD as an Adult: Tips and Tricks for a Balanced Life
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with children, but many adults also navigate its challenges daily. From difficulties with focus and time management to struggles with organization and emotional regulation, ADHD can impact various aspects of life. However, with the right strategies, it’s possible to enhance productivity, well-being, and overall balance. If you’re […]