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DevonMcDonald
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Why Is Anxiety So Debilitating?
Clients will often come to therapy to try to work on their anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling that can impact your every day life both...
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DevonMcDonald
Jun 14, 20233 min read
Breathing Exercise for Self Regulation
Breathing is something that we rarely think about. It’s an automatic process that we don’t usually pay much attention to. However, if we...
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DevonMcDonald
May 3, 20232 min read
What is psychodynamic counselling?
There are several different theoretical approaches to counselling. Each of these have their place and each client will resonate more or...
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DevonMcDonald
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Inner Child Work. What is it and why could it be helpful for me?
I often do parts work. I think it’s something that we are used to in our normal day to day parlance. So you may think of your work...
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DevonMcDonald
Mar 9, 20233 min read
I know I am safe now. Why can't I just get over it?
In many ways, the brain is like the body in that we are designed to move toward healing. If you cut your hand on a thorn, if you remove...
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DevonMcDonald
Mar 2, 20233 min read
Why am I being triggered?
When we are triggered we often feel out of control and upset. This blog is to help understand why this happens.
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DevonMcDonald
Feb 6, 20232 min read
What is the difference between EMDR and counselling
A little bit about the types of therapy I offer.
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DevonMcDonald
Jan 30, 20233 min read
Perinatal Depression
In those cases where you find out that you are pregnant and you are delighted and excited, there is a vast array of books and advice on...
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DevonMcDonald
Jan 23, 20232 min read
What is Trauma
Trauma is a word that is used in so many ways. So what do we mean by trauma when we are using it in relation to mental health? Trauma can...
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