What our team has been talking about:

Intergenerational trauma shapes relationships, identity, and safety. Kayla Wild, RCC, RSW explores what it is, how it shows up, and how healing begins. Abbotsford & Chilliwack.

COVID, social media, and AI are quietly making human connection harder. Kurtis Stevenson, Marketing Manager at Eterna Counselling, shares what he's watching — and why it matters.

If trauma, grief, anxiety, or patterns you can't seem to shift are affecting your relationships, work, sleep, or sense of self, therapy can provide a supported, evidence-informed space to begin healing. You don't need to have it all figured out to reach out. You only need to be willing to begin. Lia Bishop, RSW, offers trauma-informed individual therapy in Abbotsford, BC.

Evan Vukets, RCC, writes about fatherhood, male friendship, and why counselling for men isn't about dismantling who you are — it's about adding range.

Perfectionism and parenting are a painful combination. Therapist Tamara Dueckman shares her personal journey from chasing the "perfect parent" ideal to embracing the three R's — relationship, regulation, and repair — that actually work.

Before Tatiana Carballo was a therapist, she was a nurse. She knows what the role costs you. If you've been more tired, more on edge, or not quite like yourself — this one's for you.

AI can do a lot of things, but therapy isn't one of them. Eterna founder Cecilia Mannella breaks down five reasons why AI falls short as a mental health tool, and what real therapy actually offers that no chatbot ever can.

Feeling lost after your kids leave home? Tara Blake, RCC, explores the identity shifts, grief, and relationship changes that come with the empty nest stage — and how therapy can help you rediscover yourself.

Tatiana Carballo is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who brings warmth, curiosity, and deep respect to her work with clients navigating life's transitions. With a special focus on individuals experiencing career changes, midlife transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, Tatiana creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore what matters most to you.

With the opening of our Chilliwack location, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share how excited I am to be part of this community. Chilliwack is a place where people value connection, resilience, and family, and it feels incredibly meaningful to be able to offer support in a space where those values are so deeply rooted.

18,239 people have died from toxic drug poisoning in the last ten years in B.C. It can be easy to read this statistic and disconnect from the realities of what it means.

Speaking Love Fluently: Why You Have to Tell Your Partner What You Need (And Why That's Okay)

February 1-7, 2026 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Understanding parental grief after a child's diagnosis in Abbotsford, BC. Learn how to navigate complex emotions when your child's life takes an unexpected path. Counselling support available.

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.

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 parad

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.

Recognise domestic violence patterns and the cycle of abuse. Find trauma-informed counselling in Abbotsford BC and Fraser Valley resources for safety, healing, and recovery support.

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.

Learn why taking regular breaks is essential for mental health and discover practical ways to rest your mind. Abbotsford counselling services available for stress management and burnout prevention.

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