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Do You Ever Feel Worried You Might Be Broken?
Ever wonder if you could actually get through the stuff that’s keeping you from feeling good about yourself and your life?
- Anxious, Worried or Full of Fear
- Overwhelmed, Stressed and Like You Can Never Do Enough
- Unhappy, Unfulfilled & Dissatisfied with Yourself and Your Life
- Like You’re Not Enough
- Uncharacteristically Sad, Alone, or Depressed
- Unclear About Who You Are and If You Have Anything to Offer
- Frustrated with Not Feeling Heard or Respected
- Disconnected from the Important People In Your Life
- Not Sure What You Want to Do with Your Life
- Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
- Struggling with Thoughts or Feelings from a Past Trauma
True Joy and Real Happiness
Strong and Confident
Balanced and At Peace
You are Someone Who Communicates Well and Feels Heard
You Are Someone who Has Deep, Meaningful and Rewarding Relationships
Good About Who You Are
Satisfied and Fulfilled in Your Life
*Counselling fees for a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) may qualify for reimbursement with some Extended Health Benefits Plans
**Counselling fees may also be filed in your personal taxes under “Medical Expenses.”

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