Cove Counselling & Co

Cove Counselling & Co We are a collective of independent Registered Clinical Counsellors and Healing Arts Practitioners who believe in the power of community and compassionate care.

You know those mornings when your eyes open and your brain has apparently already been awake for three hours planning, w...
09/01/2026

You know those mornings when your eyes open and your brain has apparently already been awake for three hours planning, worrying and reviewing your entire to-do list? 🙃⁠
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Morning anxiety can feel like a rough way to start the day. Cortisol naturally rises in the morning, and that can easily cause your brain to get a little ahead of itself, anticipating everything that needs to happen.⁠

A few small things can help make the morning feel more manageable. Try giving yourself 10–15 minutes before checking your phone, taking a few slow breaths before getting out of bed, or starting with one simple task. 🌳⁠
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And remember: an anxious morning doesn’t get to call dibs on the rest of your day.⁠
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Try one of these ideas, or another idea that feels good to you tomorrow morning. Don't expect perfection, just seek improvement. 💚⁠
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When your nervous system feels overwhelmed, even the smallest moments of care can make a difference. Here are three gent...
08/27/2026

When your nervous system feels overwhelmed, even the smallest moments of care can make a difference. Here are three gentle ways to support it today. 💜

• Slow your exhale
(longer out than in, even if it's only a second or two)
• Feel your feet on the ground for 30 seconds
• Name 5 things you can see right now
• Tell your jaw and shoulders to relax

You don’t have to do this perfectly for it to help

Small moments of regulation matter more than we often realize.

Which of these gentle reminders are you going to try today?

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Our team at Cove Counselling & Co. is proud to be taking part in the Butterfly Run Vancouver this October to raise aware...
08/25/2026

Our team at Cove Counselling & Co. is proud to be taking part in the Butterfly Run Vancouver this October to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by pregnancy and infant loss, infertility, and child loss. 🦋

This cause is especially meaningful to us because we know how deeply these experiences can affect individuals, couples, and families.

We’re honoured to walk alongside our community and help support the important work of the Butterfly Support Network. 💛

If you’d like to support our team and help us reach our fundraising goal, you can donate here:

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118645/butterfly-run-vancouver-2026/pledge/participant/48442817

Your nervous system is always communicating with you. Here are a few common signs that it may be asking you to slow down...
08/17/2026

Your nervous system is always communicating with you.

Here are a few common signs that it may be asking you to slow down and reset...

• Feeling easily overwhelmed or reactive
• Trouble focusing or constant mental fatigue
• Irritability or emotional sensitivity
• Feeling “tired but wired”

Gentle reminder: slowing down is a form of care 🫶

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Where do you feel most like yourself?It's a simple question, but it can be surprisingly hard to answer.It might be a pla...
08/14/2026

Where do you feel most like yourself?

It's a simple question, but it can be surprisingly hard to answer.

It might be a place, a person, a moment in the day, or even a feeling.

Let this question be an invitation, not to find the perfect answer, but to notice where ease already exists.

You deserve more moments that feel like you. 😌

Take a moment today to reflect:

Where do I feel most like myself?

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Attachment styles can influence how we communicate, connect, and experience closeness. Here's a quick overview...• Secur...
08/05/2026

Attachment styles can influence how we communicate, connect, and experience closeness. Here's a quick overview...

• Secure attachment often allows people to express their needs, feelings, and boundaries openly.

• Anxious attachment may lead someone to hide parts of themselves to avoid rejection or maintain connection.

• Avoidant attachment may result in holding back emotions or needs to preserve independence and self-protection.

Authenticity grows when we feel safe enough to be seen as we truly are, not who we think others need us to be.

Healthy relationships support both connection and individuality.

Journal prompt:

In your closest relationships, where do you feel most free to be yourself, and where do you find yourself holding parts of yourself back?

What might those patterns be trying to protect?

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Healthy communication isn't about finding the perfect words in the moment.It's remembering that your partner isn't a min...
07/29/2026

Healthy communication isn't about finding the perfect words in the moment.

It's remembering that your partner isn't a mind reader... and, unfortunately, neither are you. 😅

Here are 5 ways you can help strengthen your communication in relationships:

1️⃣ Listen to understand, not to respond
Focus on what your partner is saying rather than preparing your next point.

Reflect back what you hear: "What I'm hearing is that you felt disappointed when..."

2️⃣ Use "I" statements
Express your feelings without blame.

For example: "I felt hurt when our plans changed" instead of "You never consider me."

3️⃣ Be curious rather than defensive
When conflict arises, ask questions to better understand your partner's experience.

Curiosity creates connection; defensiveness creates distance.

4️⃣ Address issues early
Small frustrations tend to grow when left unspoken.

Gentle, timely conversations are often easier than addressing built-up resentment later.

5️⃣ Regulate before communicating
When emotions are high, communication often becomes less effective.

Taking time to calm your nervous system can help you respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.

Relationships don't need perfect communication. They need intentional communication.

Which of these five tips do you find most helpful in your own relationships?

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Hi, I'm Laura! 🌼I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist who supports individuals and couple...
07/25/2026

Hi, I'm Laura! 🌼

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist who supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. I work with clients who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and are ready for meaningful, lasting change. 🌿

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both evidence-based and experiential therapies. Laura integrates EMDR, Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS), parts work, and mindfulness to help clients move beyond coping and begin addressing the root of their experiences. ✨

For couples, I use an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach, drawing from specialized training completed during my graduate studies at Saint Paul University. I support partners in building emotional safety, improving communication, and strengthening connection. 🪻

I offer a compassionate, attuned space where clients can better understand themselves, feel more grounded, and move toward a more authentic and connected way of living. 💚

🌳 To find out more, visit www.covecounsellingco.com⁠
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Longer days and warmer weather naturally encourage movement, connection, and exploration.It's a season that can remind u...
07/24/2026

Longer days and warmer weather naturally encourage movement, connection, and exploration.

It's a season that can remind us to step beyond our routines and reconnect with the world around us.

Sometimes healing happens not only in reflection, but also in living.

As you move outward this summer, consider:

✨ What brings you energy?

✨ What experiences do you want more of?

✨ How can you stay connected to yourself while embracing new opportunities?

Whether your summer is full of adventures or afternoons with nowhere to be, both can offer something valuable.

👇 What's one thing you're hoping to make more room for this summer?

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Not every season needs to be full of plans, travel, or productivity.For some nervous systems, quiet time is where repair...
07/15/2026

Not every season needs to be full of plans, travel, or productivity.

For some nervous systems, quiet time is where repair happens.

Stillness is not absence; it is integration.

Permission granted. 🌻

You don't have to earn your rest.

What's one thing you're saying "no" to this summer?

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