Counselling Services Blog

“I can’t talk about it, but I can draw how it feels inside. Once I see the image on the page, the weight seems much less […]

At our last OCCS counselling team meeting, one of the counsellors was visibly excited to talk about the successes a client of hers had experienced. We […]

Grieving is a unique journey for every individual who experiences it. There is not a “normal” amount of time to “get over” any loss, especially one […]

At any age, and especially as we grow older, we face many challenges in our lives that can bring stress upon our minds and bodies. Whether […]

 Sometimes we all have those days where we just don’t feel okay- but an important thing to remember is that when you fall seven times- you […]

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a relaxation technique in which you intentionally tense and release certain muscles in the body. With practice, you learn to notice the […]

Trauma can be caused by extremely frightening, upsetting, or stressful experiences. Everyone responds to experiences in life differently, so something that upsets one person may not […]

The decision for you and your partner to separate and divorce is a difficult and life-changing one. There are a lot of hurt feelings, resentment, and […]

Are you thinking about counselling, but aren’t sure where to turn? Our team of clinicians at Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services (OCCS) is both diverse and and […]