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Menopause and perimenopause are often regarded as inevitable processes women will go through, that are often dreaded or feared for their physical and psychological symptoms; often, women feel misunderstood or dismissed when it comes to impact on mental health and relationships. While hot flashes, night sweats, and hormonal fluctuations are commonly discussed, the profound effects on mental health remain overlooked. So many times, I've had ladies into my office who say they fe

It can come out of nowhere. A spilled drink. Fighting siblings. Being asked the same question for the tenth time. The noise. The mess. The constant touching. The mental overload. And suddenly, you explode. You yell louder than you meant to. Your body feels hot. Your chest tightens. Your patience disappears in seconds. Afterward comes the guilt, shame, and the quiet promise: “I’ll do better next time.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not a bad mom. You’r e experiencing someth

There’s a quiet exhaustion many mothers carry that doesn’t always show on the outside. You might look like you’re managing. Showing up. Getting things done. But inside? You’re drowning in mental lists, emotional pressure, decision fatigue, guilt, and the constant feeling that you’re behind — even when you never stop moving. If you feel overwhelmed as a mom, it doesn’t mean you’re weak or incapable. It means you're human in a role that asks too much and gives too little space

For many women, PMS is described as moodiness, irritability, cravings, or bloating. But for others, it can feel much heavier. Darker. Overwhelming. If you’ve ever noticed that certain times of the month bring intense sadness, hopelessness, exhaustion, or emotional spirals that feel frighteningly similar to depression, you are not alone — and you are not being dramatic. Sometimes PMS doesn’t just affect mood. It can deeply impact mental health. At JTS Counselling Services, Jes

People often say, “I just need to talk it out." And they’re right — but not always in the way they expect. Many of us talk to friends, partners, coworkers, or family when we’re overwhelmed. While support is important, those conversations often come with advice, opinions, interruptions, emotional bias, or a desire to “fix” things quickly. Sometimes we even hold back to avoid being judged or misunderstood. Talking with a therapist is different. And that difference is where the

When a relationship is hurting, waiting a week between therapy sessions can feel like trying to stop a leak with a teaspoon. Couples often arrive in therapy feeling stuck in repeating patterns — arguments that go nowhere, emotional distance that keeps widening, or unresolved hurts that quietly poison connection over time. This is exactly where Couples Intensives come in. At JTS Counselling Services, Couples Intensives are designed to create deep, focused, and transformative r