The holiday season can be really, really challenging. Everything from unresolved triggers around grief or family dynamics, children who have grown up and left, aging parents, losing your job—generally, the holidays can be a bit of a challenge emotionally, financially, and physically for all of us.

If you're struggling with setting boundaries this holiday season, you don't have to navigate this alone. Kelvin Gartly and our team at Eterna Counselling in Abbotsford specialize in helping individuals and families develop healthier relational patterns and communication skills. 

The holiday season often arrives with glittering lights, cheerful music, and invitations to connect. For many people, it's a time filled with warmth, excitement, and long-awaited traditions . And yet, in counselling sessions in December ,  a different story  emerges - one of overwhelm, exhaustion, emotional heaviness, and strained capacity.  These two truths can exist at the same time: the holidays can be both joyful and draining. As counsellors, we help people navigate that

Every November, moustaches start to appear. Some are patchy and some impressive, but they all have a purpose.  Movember began as a light-hearted way to raise awareness for men's health between two friends in Australia in 2003. Over time, it's grown into something much deeper. It serves as a reminder to check in on the men in our lives, and maybe even to check in on ourselves. 

Learn to recognize anxiety's 5 sneaky habits and practical strategies for taking back control. Anxiety counselling in Abbotsford, BC helps you develop tools for managing worried thoughts and rebuilding confidence.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder goes far beyond perfectionism or wanting things organized. At its core, OCD is anxiety-based, where distressing obsessive thoughts lead to behaviours aimed at reducing anxious feelings. These obsessions & compulsions don't always make sense—they can feel overwhelming, powerful, and completely out of our control. OCD goes far beyond perfectionism—it's anxiety-based, where distressing thoughts lead to overwhelming behaviours that feel out of contro

Learn evidence-based self-compassion techniques to overcome shame and self-criticism. Expert tips from Tamara Dueckman to help you treat yourself with kindness and build resilience.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment to prioritize your mental health. Learn why starting today, even when you're not ready, is the key to lasting change. Counselling support available in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, BC

Learn practical cognitive defusion techniques to overcome imposter syndrome. Discover evidence-based DBT methods to change your relationship with self-critical thoughts and regain confidence.

Movember marks the entire month of November to focus on Men's Mental Health