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Acorn Counselling Dedicated group of Mental Health Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Hamilton, Ontario serving children, youth, adults & families

⭐️ Therapist Spotlight ⭐️Meet Tamara!Tamara helps clients understand how life experiences shape their thoughts, behaviou...
10/19/2026

⭐️ Therapist Spotlight ⭐️

Meet Tamara!

Tamara helps clients understand how life experiences shape their thoughts, behaviours, parenting, coping, and relationships. She offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore everyday challenges, navigate life transitions, and build resilience through practical, individualized strategies.

With a special focus on parenting, she helps families make meaningful changes that support children’s development and strengthen family dynamics.

Tamara’s counselling integrates CBT, DBT, ACT, EFFT, Motivational Interviewing, and Everyday Parenting.

💻 Please note Tamara works virtually only.

Head to our website or give us a call to book a FREE 20 minute consultation!

🌐 acorncounselling.org
📞 289-799-9622

We are Honoured to Receive Diamond!We are incredibly grateful to have been voted Diamond in the Hamilton Readers’ Choice...
10/19/2026

We are Honoured to Receive Diamond!

We are incredibly grateful to have been voted Diamond in the Hamilton Readers’ Choice Awards!

This recognition means so much to our team. It reflects the trust and support of the community we are so privileged to serve, and we don't take that trust for granted.

We are especially thankful for our incredible team of therapists who make Acorn Counselling what it is. Each day, they show up with compassion, dedication, and a genuine commitment to supporting the individuals and families who walk through our doors.

To our clients and families, thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you in your journeys. It is a privilege to be part of your stories.

And to our Hamilton community, thank you for your continued trust, encouragement, and support. We are truly grateful! 💚

10/18/2026

Just as the seasons change, so do we. 🍂

Growth doesn’t always mean moving forward quickly. Sometimes, it means slowing down, letting go, and giving ourselves permission to be where we are.

Whatever season of life you are navigating, remember to give yourself grace. 🤎

⭐️ Therapist Spotlight ⭐️Meet Libby!Libby specializes in supporting children ages 0–14 through big emotions, anxiety, be...
10/15/2026

⭐️ Therapist Spotlight ⭐️

Meet Libby!

Libby specializes in supporting children ages 0–14 through big emotions, anxiety, behaviour challenges, and life transitions. Using play-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy, she helps little ones build emotional regulation, resilience, and coping skills.

Grounded in attachment, early development, trauma, and family dynamics, Libby also works closely with caregivers to strengthen the parent-child relationship and support progress at home.

Head to our website or give us a call to book a FREE 20 minute consultation!

🌐 acorncounselling.org
📞 289-799-9622

10/13/2026

Does your whole family revolve around keeping one child calm?

You leave events early. Siblings are told to stay quiet or give in. Bedtime takes hours. Plans depend on how your child is feeling. One parent may be the only “safe” person who can complete certain routines.

You may also spend a lot of time wondering:
- Am I helping or feeding the anxiety?
- Should I hold the boundary?
- Is my child overwhelmed, or avoiding?
- What if I push too hard?
- What if I make things worse?

There is no simple rule for when to support and when to step back.

Our Parenting Group, based on the SPACE model, does not ask parents to become cold, strict, or less caring. It helps parents make planned, gradual changes based on their child’s needs and the family’s current patterns.

At the heart of our Parenting Group are two messages:
💛 “I understand that this feels hard.”
🌱 “I believe you can handle it.”

You can be compassionate without doing everything anxiety asks. You can set a boundary without shaming your child. You can support your child without taking over.

Acorn Counselling offers individual therapy with trained SPACE therapists and an eight-week virtual SPACE parent group for families across Ontario.

Your child usually does not need to participate. You can take the first step.

Book a free consultation: www.acorncounselling.org/book-now

What if understanding your child’s behaviour starts with understanding what their brain and body are communicating?This ...
10/09/2026

What if understanding your child’s behaviour starts with understanding what their brain and body are communicating?

This workshop offers parents a new way of looking at ADHD—one that moves beyond behaviour and focuses on regulation, connection, and the nervous system. Parents will explore what may be happening beneath the behaviours you see and how to respond in ways that help your child feel safe, supported, and understood.

Parents will gain practical tools, simple language, and everyday strategies to help navigate challenging moments with greater confidence and less conflict.

📅 October 14, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
💻 Virtual

Register online at https://acorncounselling.org/free-mental-health-support/

10/08/2026

Come open the office with me!

A little behind-the-scenes look at what a morning at Acorn Counselling looks like - from finding our way through the hallways (if you know, you know!) to getting the office ready for another day.

We love creating spaces that feel warm, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone who walks through our doors.

Thanks for coming along for a little tour!

⭐️ Therapist Spotlight ⭐️Meet Ravina!Ravina has 10+ years of experience supporting children, teens, parents, and familie...
10/07/2026

⭐️ Therapist Spotlight ⭐️

Meet Ravina!

Ravina has 10+ years of experience supporting children, teens, parents, and families through challenges related to self-esteem, anxiety, behaviour, school, and family dynamics.

Her approach is trauma-informed, client-centred, and grounded in the belief that therapy is relational. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients and families can work collaboratively toward meaningful change.

Ravina draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy, with specialized training in childhood anxiety, grief and loss, play therapy, anger-related concerns, and more.

💻 Please note Ravina works virtually only.

Head to our website or give us a call to book a FREE 20 minute consultation!

🌐 acorncounselling.org
📞 289-799-9622

10/05/2026

When your child is anxious, it can be tempting to quickly reassure them or encourage them to “just be brave.”

But sometimes, what children need most is to feel understood and supported first. 💛

Instead of trying to make the worry disappear, try acknowledging the feeling and helping your child take one small step.

At Acorn Counselling, we support children and families navigating anxiety through individual counselling and therapeutic group programs designed to help children build coping skills, confidence and a greater sense of capability.

🌱 Small steps.

💛 Support.

✨ Growing confidence.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, we’re here to help. Reach out to learn more about indiviudal support or upcoming groups.

Does your young athlete struggle with pressure, perfectionism, or fear of mistakes?Maybe one mistake overshadows everyth...
10/02/2026

Does your young athlete struggle with pressure, perfectionism, or fear of mistakes?

Maybe one mistake overshadows everything that went well.
Maybe they get nervous before competitions, compare themselves to teammates, or lose confidence when things don’t go as planned.

As a parent, it can be hard to know how to help. ❤️

Join us for a FREE virtual parent workshop where you’ll learn practical strategies to help your young athlete:

✨ Build confidence beyond scores and results
✨ Bounce back from mistakes and setbacks
✨ Manage nerves and performance pressure
✨ Develop a healthier mindset around mistakes and failure
✨ Protect their self-esteem while keeping the joy in sport

The goal isn’t to make your child care less about their sport—it’s to help them handle pressure, take risks, make mistakes, recover, and keep going.

📅 October 8, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Virtual

Register online at https://acorncounselling.org/free-mental-health-support/

For parents and caregivers of young athletes of all sports and skill levels.

All sports welcome!

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