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You don't have to travel across the city, sit in a waiting room, or rearrange your entire day to make counselling possible. Sholinder Counselling Collective offers counselling online to clients across Canada, making it possible to connect with your counsellor from a private space that works for you. For some people, being at home makes counselling feel more comfortable and accessible. For others, it simply makes fitting an appointment into everyday life a little easier. Online counselling can still be personal, collaborative, and meaningful. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/phone-counselling daily 0.75 2026-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787171480659-4POUYY7WBA1MI970OLEZ/unsplash-image-v8UNH7LCDko.jpg Phone Counselling - Phone Counselling Sometimes it feels easier to talk when you don't have to be on camera. Not everyone wants to spend an hour talking to a counsellor through a screen. You may feel more comfortable speaking without being seen. You may find it easier to focus on the conversation without worrying about what's happening on camera. Or you may simply prefer talking on the phone. Sholinder Counselling Collective offers phone counselling as an alternative to video sessions for clients who prefer a more straightforward way of connecting. The important part is finding a way of counselling that feels comfortable and workable for you. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/find-the-right-counsellor daily 0.75 2026-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787171033618-GU4TWI864IMAS9VKXRW0/unsplash-image-PL0dlsf2D-0.jpg Find The Right Counsellor - Find the Right Counsellor The right counsellor is someone you can feel comfortable being yourself with. Finding a counsellor isn't only about credentials or choosing someone who works with the right concern. It's also about the relationship. You may want someone who is practical and direct. You may want more space to slow down and explore things. You may connect with someone who shares some of your experiences or perspectives, or you may simply want someone who listens in a way that feels genuine. There isn't one counsellor who is right for everyone. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, our counsellors have different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of working. We want you to find the person who feels like the best fit for what you're looking for. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/book-a-free-15-minute-consultation daily 0.75 2026-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787170925346-6QEUN1M3YA52G18RCMHU/unsplash-image-bTulpIPKxGg.jpg Book A Free 15-Minute Consultation - Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation A chance to talk, ask questions, and see if counselling feels like the right fit. Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. You may know exactly what you'd like help with. You may have a general sense that something isn't feeling right. Or you may simply be wondering whether counselling could be useful. You don't need to have everything figured out before you contact us. Our free 15-minute consultation is a brief conversation where you can tell us a little about what you're looking for, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together might feel like a good fit. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/what-to-expect daily 0.75 2026-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787171164377-BIYDQAJ39I7S6S3TI3CZ/unsplash-image-LQ1t-8Ms5PY.jpg What To Expect - What to Expect You don't have to know how counselling works before you begin. Starting counselling can come with a lot of questions. What will we talk about? What if I don't know what to say? Am I supposed to have goals? How much am I expected to share? What if I don't like something we're doing? There isn't one way counselling has to look. Your counsellor will help guide the process, but you'll have a say in what you work on and how you work on it. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/anxiety-stress daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169533463-4GWWSDUTDL8J24QZX016/unsplash-image-bwKtz4YVtmA.jpg Counselling For Anxiety & Stress - Counselling For Anxiety & Stress When worry, stress, or overwhelm starts taking up more space than you'd like. Everyone experiences stress and worry. Sometimes they come and go with what's happening in your life. Other times, they can start to feel harder to manage or begin affecting the things that matter to you. Maybe your mind doesn't seem to switch off. Maybe you're constantly thinking about what could go wrong, finding it difficult to relax, or feeling like you're always trying to catch up. You might know exactly what's causing the stress. Or you might not be sure why you feel this way at all. You don't have to figure that out before reaching out. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we provide counselling for anxiety and stress with a warm, collaborative, practical, and strengths-based approach. We'll start with what's happening for you and work together to understand what's getting in the way and find tools and strategies that fit your life. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/self-harm daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169831869-DA3YOSSIQ9DWL76H87HH/unsplash-image-p9gHH2UN-kc.jpg Counselling For Self-Harm - Counselling for Self-Harm If you're using self-harm to cope with something difficult, you don't have to figure it out on your own. Self-harm can be difficult to talk about. You might feel embarrassed, worried about how someone will react, or unsure whether what you're experiencing is something you can talk to a counsellor about. You might understand why you're doing it. Or you might not. You may have been self-harming for a long time, or it may be something that has started more recently. You may want to stop, reduce the harm, understand what's behind it, or simply have somewhere safe to talk about what's happening. You don't have to have all of that figured out before reaching out. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we approach conversations about self-harm with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment. We'll start with what's happening for you and work together to understand what self-harm is doing for you, explore other ways of coping, and find tools and strategies that fit your life. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/suicidal-thoughts daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169922402-NA6XV9ET8SFTM4WB75OQ/unsplash-image-4wKyPcla3T0.jpg Counselling For Suicidal Thoughts - Counselling for Suicidal Thoughts You don't have to keep difficult thoughts to yourself. Thoughts about suicide can be frightening, confusing, or difficult to talk about. You might feel overwhelmed by what's happening, unsure what you want, or uncomfortable telling anyone what you've been thinking. You may have been having these thoughts for a long time, or they may have started recently. You may want the thoughts to stop. You may not know what you want. You may simply know that you're struggling and don't want to keep carrying it on your own. You can talk about what's happening without having to have all the answers. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we provide a calm, compassionate space to talk about suicidal thoughts without judgment. We'll work together to understand what's happening, identify what might help, and develop practical ways to support your safety and wellbeing. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/trauma-complex-trauma daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169988061-KKYWZNHRFZTGMF8ER1SI/unsplash-image-isxVeHQoBaw.jpg Counselling For Trauma & Complex Trauma - Counselling for Trauma & Complex Trauma What happened to you can affect more than you might expect. Trauma can change the way you experience yourself, other people, and the world around you. Sometimes the connection is obvious. Other times, you may simply notice that certain situations feel unusually difficult, relationships are hard to navigate, emotions feel intense, or your reactions don't always make sense to you. You may be dealing with the effects of something recent, something that happened years ago, or experiences that happened repeatedly over a long period of time. You don't have to have everything figured out before you talk about it. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we approach trauma counselling with care, curiosity, and respect for your experience. We'll work together to understand what's happening now, build a stronger sense of stability and choice, and explore what might help you move forward. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/borderline-personality-disorder-bpd daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169620391-S5RZ9V9JUMXPR3GUT60Y/unsplash-image-klhIW1ZIV30.jpg Counselling For Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - Counselling For Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) When emotions feel intense, relationships feel complicated, and finding your footing isn't always easy. Living with BPD can mean experiencing emotions, relationships, and changes in yourself very intensely. You may find that emotions can shift quickly, that relationships sometimes feel difficult to navigate, or that it can be hard to know what you need in the moment. You might also be working through self-harm, suicidal thoughts, impulsive behaviours, feeling disconnected from yourself, or uncertainty about who you are and what you want. You don't have to navigate all of this on your own. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we provide counselling for people living with BPD with a warm, collaborative, practical, and strengths-based approach. We'll start with what's happening for you and work together to build skills, understand patterns, and find strategies that fit your life. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/emotional-regulation daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169701068-ZFWCM6R8HMW1AJQ2J2E0/unsplash-image-_VkwiVNCNfo.jpg Counselling For Emotional Regulation - Counselling for Emotional Regulation Counselling For when emotions can be difficult to understand, manage, or express. Emotions are part of everyday life, but that doesn't mean they're always easy to navigate. You might have a hard time figuring out what you're feeling, expressing what you need, or understanding why certain situations affect you so strongly. Maybe you react quickly and wish you had handled things differently, or find yourself shutting down when there's too much happening at once. Sometimes the challenge is managing emotions in the moment. Other times, it's finding your way back after something difficult has happened. Counselling can help you understand what's happening and find ways of responding that work better for you. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we approach emotional regulation with curiosity, compassion, and practical tools. We'll work together to understand your emotional patterns, explore what influences them, and build skills that fit your life. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/adhd-audhd daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169457882-BK0T4LIZAOO7FEE41R8T/unsplash-image-kOWGmtlf5JA.jpg Counselling For ADHD & AuDHD - Counselling For ADHD & AuDHD For when some things take more energy than they seem like they should. DHD and AuDHD can shape the way you experience everyday life — from attention and motivation to emotions, relationships, sensory experiences, routines, and the way you move through the world. Maybe you're still figuring out what works for you. You may have found strategies that help in some situations but not others, or you may be learning more about what you need along the way. Maybe you're navigating burnout, relationships, emotional regulation, work, school, or changes in your life. Maybe you're thinking about how ADHD or AuDHD fits into your understanding of yourself. Or maybe there isn't one particular thing you want to work on — you'd just like some space to talk things through. You don't have to have all of that figured out before reaching out. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we take a collaborative, practical, and strengths-based approach. We'll start with your experience and work together to understand what's happening, what matters to you, and what might make things feel more manageable. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/identity-self-esteem daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169761569-F1Z0FE69QCZKRHYT3KFF/unsplash-image-D44kHt8Ex14.jpg Counselling For Identity & Self-Esteem - Counselling For Identity & Self-Esteem When the way you see yourself starts to feel complicated. The way we see ourselves can change over time. Sometimes you may feel confident and comfortable in who you are. Other times, you may find yourself questioning yourself, comparing yourself to other people, or wondering whether you're enough. Maybe something has changed in your life. Maybe a relationship has affected how you see yourself. Maybe you're figuring out who you are outside of other people's expectations. Or maybe you've been hard on yourself for a long time and aren't sure how to relate to yourself differently. For some people, questions of identity can also include gender, sexuality, culture, family, belonging, or the experience of being understood — or not understood — by the people around you. You don't have to have a clear answer about who you are before reaching out. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we take a warm, collaborative, practical, and strengths-based approach to counselling. We'll start with your experience and work together to understand what's shaping the way you see yourself and what you want to feel differently. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/addiction-substance-use daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169391056-IS663HR2TF4EB4DF3BEA/unsplash-image-HJmxky8Fvmo.jpg Counselling For Addiction & Substance Use - Counselling for Addiction & Substance Use For when your relationship with substances starts to feel complicated. People use alcohol and other substances for many different reasons. Sometimes it's social. Sometimes it helps you relax, sleep, connect, cope, or get through something difficult. Sometimes use can gradually become something you rely on more than you intended. Maybe you're wondering about your relationship with substances. Maybe you've noticed that your use has changed, or that it's starting to affect parts of your life in ways you didn't expect. You may be thinking about cutting back, stopping, taking a break, changing the way you use, or simply understanding what's happening a little better. You don't have to know exactly what you want to do about your substance use before reaching out. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we take a warm, collaborative, practical, and strengths-based approach. We'll start with your experience and work together to understand your relationship with substances, what role they may be playing in your life, and what you want to be different. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/adolescents-teens daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787252828408-36W3MO8KNLXCDQQRPOW2/unsplash-image-F2c_deFDfpo.jpg Counselling For Adolescents & Teens - Counselling for Teens & Adolescents Sometimes being a teenager is just a lot. School, friendships, family, relationships, identity, independence, and figuring out who you are can be a lot to navigate. Sometimes you know exactly what's wrong. Sometimes you just know that something doesn't feel right. Maybe you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Maybe your mood has changed, emotions feel harder to manage, relationships are getting complicated, or something difficult has happened. You don't have to know exactly what's going on before asking for support. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we provide counselling for adolescents and teens with a warm, collaborative, practical, and strengths-based approach. We'll start with what's happening, figure out what might help, and work together to find tools and strategies that fit your life. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/young-adults daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1786737939835-VMZPCYBK1EJ1D1EMKGBI/unsplash-image-eF7HN40WbAQ.jpg https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/caregivers-parents daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169140491-V6ZY48RBZDJGZ60V2SB7/unsplash-image-rCyiK4_aaWw.jpg https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/families daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1786559898277-LXVFU2NTNAOJ9CG2B8JT/family-theraphy.jpg https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/accessibility-statement daily 0.75 2026-08-21 https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/privacy-confidentiality daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787170517233-58MJO371WAZ5E27PZB81/unsplash-image-JFk0dVyvdvw.jpg Privacy & Confidentiality - Privacy & Confidentiality You should know what happens with the things you share in counselling. Starting counselling can mean talking about things you don't usually share with other people. You may be wondering who will know what you talk about, whether your information will be shared with someone else, or what happens if you tell your counsellor something difficult. We take privacy and confidentiality seriously. Before counselling begins, we'll talk with you about how confidentiality works, how your information is handled, and the circumstances where there are limits to confidentiality. Our goal is for you to understand those boundaries from the beginning. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/our-counselling-philosophy daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787170458186-VH9N3V4OP585300AD0IF/unsplash-image-wZ_kKkkDraM.jpg Our Counselling Philosophy - Our Counselling Philosophy Counselling should feel like a place where you can be yourself, not another place where you have to mask. Starting counselling can feel like a big step. You may not know exactly what you need. You may have tried counselling before and had an experience that wasn't quite right. Or you may simply be wondering what it would actually be like to sit down with someone and talk about the things that have been difficult. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we don't believe there is one right way to do counselling. We start with you. We'll take time to understand what's bringing you in, what matters to you, and what you're hoping will be different. From there, we'll work together to figure out what might be useful. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/i-dont-know-where-to-start daily 0.75 2026-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787171252535-A4XCB1KGN262TKZN1GZJ/unsplash-image-_uM5_nG2ssc.jpg I Don't Know Where To Start - I Don't Know Where to Start You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. Sometimes you know exactly what's going on. You might be looking for help with anxiety, grief, a relationship, trauma, ADHD, substance use, or something else you've been dealing with. Other times, it's much less clear. Maybe you've noticed that you're struggling more than usual. Maybe something has changed, but you can't quite put your finger on what. Maybe you've been coping for a long time and you're starting to wonder whether there might be another way. You don't need to have a diagnosis, a clear goal, or the right words to start a conversation. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/couples daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787169274886-4E7NNHAF04DHLD36S889/unsplash-image-qPAJqcxpCGw.jpg Counselling For Couples - Couples Counselling Relationships can be complicated. Two people can care deeply about each other and still find themselves having the same arguments, misunderstanding each other, or feeling less connected than they used to. Maybe you're going through a difficult period. Maybe something has changed in your relationship. Or maybe you simply want some help understanding each other and finding a better way forward. Couples counselling can provide a space to slow things down, hear each other differently, and work through what's happening together. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, couples counselling is collaborative, practical, and tailored to the people in the relationship. We'll start with what's happening for you and work together to find ways of understanding, communicating, and moving forward that feel right for both of you. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/grief-loss daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787170235337-IVHGSW6JW3C87NFFE9LH/unsplash-image-do0KG7sLttM.jpg Counselling For Grief & Loss - Counselling For Grief & Loss When someone or something important has been lost, and you're figuring out how to live with what comes next. Grief can change the way everything feels. You may be grieving someone who has died. You may be grieving a relationship, a family connection, a version of your life, your health, a dream, or something else that mattered deeply to you. Sometimes the loss is clear. Sometimes it's harder to explain. You may feel sadness, anger, relief, guilt, numbness, confusion, loneliness, or emotions that seem to change from one moment to the next. You may also find yourself functioning relatively well one day and struggling much more the next. There isn't one right way to grieve. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we take a warm, collaborative, practical, and strengths-based approach to grief counselling. We won't ask you to get over your loss or move through grief on a particular timeline. We'll start with your experience and make space for whatever you're carrying. https://www.sholindercounsellingcollective.com/adults daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a7cb08272246112bdc037fe/1787168901594-ZGU1JM4J9KYMARKE64VZ/unsplash-image-SktdARcCuys.jpg Counselling For Adults - Counselling for Adults Sometimes you just need somewhere to work things through. Adult life comes with a lot to navigate. Work, relationships, family, responsibilities, change, and figuring out what you want for yourself can all take up space. Maybe there's something specific you'd like help with. Maybe you've been feeling stressed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself. Or maybe you can't quite put your finger on what's going on—you just know you'd like some support. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. At Sholinder Counselling Collective, we provide counselling for adults with a warm, collaborative, practical, and strengths-based approach. We'll start with what's happening for you and work together to find ways of understanding what's going on, along with tools and strategies that fit your life.