Alfred Counselling Services
1589 Fanshawe Park Road East N5X 0B9 London, ON, Canada

Well, hello there! It's been awhile. If you follow me on Instagram @alfredcounselling, you've been kept in the loop of the many changes that have come to my practice! Here is your November update: ... 1) I'm moving offices (again) on November 6, 2020. I am relocating to downtown London at 239 Colborne Street. 2) Sessions on November 9, 2020 and going forward will take place at my new office: 239 Colborne Street. 3) November is at 50% capacity for counselling sessions! My first availability is November 16, 2020. If you're ready to begin or resume your counselling journey with me, book now: https://alfredcounselling.janeapp.com/ 4) Online workshops & groups are coming soon! Stay tuned for details.

Our webinar is coming up! If you need help refocusing on yourself right now, then this webinar is for you! Small investment of $26+hst Can't wait to see you there!

We said goodbye to Alfred on Friday, July 12. His health has been declining for nearly a month now. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to keep him comfortable with hydrotherapy and pain medications, he was still in pain. We were told things werent going to get better. We couldnt stand the thought of him suffering. We took two days off of work to spoil him rotten with tons of walks, cuddles, delicious meals & cupcakes from Chick Boss Cake. It was the best two days Alfre...d has had in awhile! I want to thank each of my clients who met Alfred and showed him affection. I want to thank anyone who has followed our journey as I built Alfred Counselling Services inspired by Alfred. I want to thank my colleagues and friends who have reached out to connect with me about this devastating loss. And it is devastating. Impossible, unimaginable. Thank you for your patience, support & understanding as I grieve the loss of my furbaby and gradually return to work. Ill meet you at the rainbow bridge, Alfie. photo credit Londonpuptography

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Maybe you should talk to someone... Seriously. We're in the middle of a pandemic. You *need* to be talking to someone.... Running a biz in the middle of a pandemic has been a struggle. I'm facing cancellation after cancellation with my 1:1 clients. I don't understand why. Stress, anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation, grief & hopelessness are at an all time HIGH. Yet, my clients are at an all time LOW. Why??? It's time to change that. Maybe you should talk to someone. Reach out to schedule a 1:1 session with me. Or, join me for a 4 week online group program to receive mental health support + make some connections. Program starts tomorrow. https://www.facebook.com/events/1202022640130023/ Maybe you should talk to someone. Are you going to? See more

Happening next Wednesday! Take an hour out of your evening to refocus on YOU! Every attendee will go home with a care package!!! Grab your ticket here: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart

Our webinar is coming up! If you need help refocusing on yourself right now, then this webinar is for you! Small investment of $26+hst Can't wait to see you there!

Have you bought your ticket yet? Join me & Nicole Bell Wellness for an online webinar to chat all things anxiety, self-care, mindset, habit change & more!!! It's a great way to connect with people struggling with the same thing as you. It's a great way to connect with a life coach. It's an affordable way to connect with a mental health professional. ... Investment in yourself: $26+hst Are you ready to invest in yourself & put aside 90min just for you?

Help save small businesses like mine!!! Take the pledge. #rescheduledontcancel

Maybe you should talk to someone... Seriously. We're in the middle of a pandemic. You *need* to be talking to someone.... Running a biz in the middle of a pandemic has been a struggle. I'm facing cancellation after cancellation with my 1:1 clients. I don't understand why. Stress, anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation, grief & hopelessness are at an all time HIGH. Yet, my clients are at an all time LOW. Why??? It's time to change that. Maybe you should talk to someone. Reach out to schedule a 1:1 session with me. Or, join me for a 4 week online group program to receive mental health support + make some connections. Program starts tomorrow. https://www.facebook.com/events/1202022640130023/ Maybe you should talk to someone. Are you going to? See more

Are you seeking clarity & connection during COVID-19? If you answered YES, then this online group is for you! Join me for some clarity & connection in Solid Connections. Starts this Thursday at 6pm. ... Cant wait to see you there https://facebook.com/events/s/solid-connections-an-online-co/1202022646796689/?ti=icl

Grab your spot today!!! Let's connect during COVID-19 & keep taking care of our mental health! Can't wait to see you there!

Solid Connections is running AGAIN!!! New dates & times: Thursday, April 9th Thursday, April 16th... Thursday, April 23rd Thursday, April 30th Each call is from 6-7:30pm! Space is limited to 10 participants! Cost: $100+hst. Payment plans available! Grab your spot today!

For more information on Solid Connections, check out the event page! Registration is OPEN & LIMITED! Message me to claim your spot! I can't wait to see you there!

Introducing... Solid Connections: An Online Counselling Community. This is going to be a 4 week program run online starting Sunday, April 5th. What is it?... An online group video call via Zoom to bring together female-identified individuals to provide support, listening, and counselling during COVID-19. Details -4 90 minute calls via Zoom -Customized workbook sent to each participant -Limited to 10 participants (only 8 spots left!!!) Who can sign up? Literally ANYONE as long as you are female-identified! You don't have to be a current client with me. It's for anyone so share in your circles! COST: $100 plus HST for the WHOLE program! Payments are accepted via email money transfer to [email protected] Payment plans available too!!! Dates & Times of Calls: Sunday, April 5th 4-5:30pm Sunday, April 19th 4-5:30pm Sunday, April 26th 4-5:30pm Sunday, May 3, 4-5:30pm Partial or full payment has to be received in order to claim your spot! PM me to reserve your spot!

I'll be announcing a brand new ONLINE program today that will provide support, community & counselling to female identified individuals during this time! Stay tuned to see if it's the right fit for you! PM me if you'd like a sneak peek or have any questions! Rachel

How to Journal 101 is STILL happening! It will take place online via Zoom! Spots are still available if you're interested in learning all about journaling during this difficult time! Reach out to chat with me about the workshop! Hope to see you there!

To my valued clients, Effective Monday, March 16, 2020 Alfred Counselling Services will be operating strictly on an online basis. This means that in person sessions are cancelled until further notice. Instead, sessions will take place online via a secure and encrypted platform. ... Amidst the chaos that is consuming our world right now, I will be offering a FREE 20min Check In Call via Zoom for my current client base. This is one free call per client. After that, I will be offering Check In Calls at a 30% discount to my current client base. The fee will be $28 plus HST during Covid-19 instead of $40 plus HST for a 20min call. If you'd like to keep in touch, please send me your email address. I plan on emailing my client base on a weekly base to keep connected and offer you some valuable content for taking care of your mental health. Thank you for your patience & understanding. I am incredibly grateful for 21st century technology that is allowing me to continue my practice so I can support my clients. Stay well, Rachel

Are you someone who currently writes in a journal but is looking to build a better writing routine? Are you someone who has NEVER written in a journal but you want to try? Are you looking for new journal prompts & inspiration?... If you answered YES to any of those questions then this workshop is for you!!! Join me on March 30th for the first of many How to Journal 101 workshops! Tickets are $15 and space is limited so get your ticket soon!!!

Thankful to Jenna Goodhand of The Hive London for asking me to write a guest blog post! Check out my strategies for preventing burnout by employing self-care practices for entrepreneurs who serve! Connect with me if youre struggling to practice self-care or if you think youre at risk of burnout!

C O U N S E L L I N G. This is what I do best! WHAT IS IT?... 30 minute or 60 minute counselling sessions. WHO IS IT FOR? Clients...new & existing! WHAT WOULD YOU TALK ABOUT? Whatever you want! It's YOUR counselling session. What's bothering you? What's pressing? What do you need to vent about? What do you want to work on? WHY WOULD YOU USE THIS SERVICE? Having an unbiased professional to talk to on a regular basis is good for anyone. Sometimes you need that safe space to vent about what's going on in your life, to seek a non-judgmental opinion & gain outside perspective. HOW DO I SCHEDULE THIS? You can book your counselling session through my online booking system or you can connect with me here on Instagram, through Facebook, via email or you can call/text me! Want to talk about this service? PM me! See more

Happy 1st birthday to Alfred Counselling Services! I opened my doors to clients one year ago today! I can hardly believe it's been a year. It's been a successful year with tons of growth & connection. I am so grateful that I've been my own boss for an entire year.... This was never my dream job but it quickly manifested as I completed my diploma in professional counselling. Here is to one year in business & many more to come!!! Interested in joining me at my practice? PM me to chat! photo credit Simply K Photography taken at the beautiful The Atrium See more

NEW blog post! http://alfredcounselling.ca/fighting-seasonal-affective-di/ As promised, here is your second blog post of the month! It's up & ready to go on alfred speaks.... This blog post talks about what seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is, who might suffer from it & how to fight it! Concerned you're struggling with SAD? PM me to talk about scheduling a counselling session! See more

Lets talk. Today is a day where we are encouraged to talk about mental health. Its a great initiative. Its worth writing about, worth talking abouthence why youre reading this. But, Im inviting you to join a bigger conversation. One where we dont just talk about mental health on January 29 every single year.... No. This conversation is about talking about mental health E V E R Y D A Y. Tell your friends youre going to therapy instead of an appointment. Tell your family youre feeling depressed instead of Im fine. Tell your boss youre taking a mental health day instead of a personal day. Join the conversation. Are you with me?

M E E T & G R E E T. This is my NEWEST service that I offer & I cannot wait to share it with you!!! WHAT IS IT?... Free (yes, I said free) 30 minute IN PERSON meet & greet. WHO IS IT FOR? Prospective clients. WHAT WOULD YOU TALK ABOUT? Tell me why you're interested in counselling, tell me what works in your life & what doesn't. Ask me questions. Get to know me! Ask about my approach, what sessions look like, how our relationship works. It's a chance for us to get to know each other a bit before scheduling a paid first session! WHY WOULD YOU USE THIS SERVICE? A lot of people experience phone anxiety so they may not want to schedule a Phone Consult. This is a great alternative for prospective clients who want to get to know me in a no-obligation setting to see if I'm the right fit for them. HOW DO I SCHEDULE THIS? You can book your meet & greet through my online booking system or you can connect with me here on Instagram, through Facebook, via email or you can call/text me! Want to talk about this service? PM me! See more

When youre a client with Alfred Counselling Services, I invite you to get cozy. Get comfortable, make yourself at home, settle into the couch. I invite you to cross your legs during our session if its a comfortable position for you. Sitting with crossed legs like I am in this picture is my favourite way to sit despite my Pilates instructor The Loft Pilates & Fitness and my physiotherapist Press Play Physio telling me that it doesnt do my hips any favours!... I want you to feel comfortable. I want you to feel safe in my office space. Sit however you need to so you can accomplish that. Interested in becoming a client? PM me to chat! Photo credit something simple

Do you know what services I offer? Don't worry! Over the next couple of weeks, I am going to do a feature post here & on Instagram (@alfredcounselling) telling you all about each service I offer. I'm proud to offer a variety of counselling services that are as accessible, affordable & inclusive as possible for all.... In the meantime, feel free to browse my Services on my website: www.alfredcounselling.ca/services Questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send me a PM! See more

A year ago today, I posted this very picture on this account. It was my introduction into the world as the owner of Alfred Counselling Services. I had so much anxiety over publishing my first post. I pushed the date back further & further, talking myself out of putting myself out there. I was definitely experiencing impostor syndrome & I believe that I still am today.... But after this post came out, I received so much love, support & excitement as I endeavored down this road as a biz owner. Here is to my first year out in the world as Rachel Day, owner of Alfred Counselling Services. Thank you for making me feel so welcome. It is my pleasure to tell you that I am always accepting new clients. If you've considered trying out counselling before, now is the right time. PM me today to chat! photo credit Londonpuptography See more

NEW blog post! Gosh, it's been a loooooong time since there was a fresh blog post up on alfred speaks. I am excited to announce that there will be TWO blog posts a month from now on!... Dig into my first blog post of 2020 as I re-introduce what it means to be a counsellor & what I hope to accomplish with my private practice! http://alfredcounselling.ca/hello/

Online booking now available! I am THRILLED to offer an online booking service to my new & existing clients! Online booking should save you & me time when it comes to scheduling sessions, cancelling sessions & booking weeks at a time. Are you excited as I am?!... It's a new system for all of us so please be patient in this transition. Reach out to me with any questions or issues that arise from this new feature! Ready to book your first session? Click here to get started: See more

N E W H O U R S ! I have updated my office hours effective TODAY to better support clients & to better support myself! In this profession, you have to be extremely careful with compassion fatigue & burn out. Seeing clients 5 days a week is really playing with fire which is why I don't.... On Wednesdays & Friday, I will still be answering emails & messages so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns! On the days I am open, I am hoping that by offering early morning & late evening appointments I am better able to accommodate your busy schedule. Want to set up a session? PM me for information! See more

Hey students, this one's for you! It wasn't THAT long ago that I was completing my undergraduate degree. I remember the stress & anxiety that always seemed to be with you no matter what you did. Here are some tips to help get you off to the right start this semester:... -In a word document, type up in chronological order E V E R Y T H I N G you have due this semester. Print it out then tape or pin it near your desk so you see it every day. When you hand something in, cross it off. -Start scheduling! Schedule the days you'll do laundry, grocery shopping, go to appointments (including therapy/counselling), when you'll do school work & when you'll REST. -Get outside! Some sunshine or even daylight & fresh air will do wonders for your mood & your (mental) health. If you're struggling to manage your stress & anxiety, connect with me! I am A L W A Y S accepting new clients & I offer a special rate for students in college or university! PM for more information! See more

Happy New Year! 2020 is finally here. With the start of our New Year, I wanted to take some time to introduce myself! I'm Rachel, owner of Alfred Counselling Services. I'm a registered professional counsellor-candidate & I've been practicing almost a year.... Clients come to see me to improve their self-esteem, develop a self-care practice, vent about their relationships or their job, to work through trauma, to set healthy boundaries, to learn how to say NO & to have someone trustworthy to chat with. I could probably talk to you all day long about why clients come to see me but I won't bore you with that! If you want to see if I can help you with your challenge, reach out! I am always accepting new clients & I truly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling. I strive to offer counselling that is accessible, affordable & inclusive. Interested in learning more? Send me a PM! I'd love to connect with you! Stay tuned for a bunch of NEW things coming to Alfred Counselling Services 2020! photo credit something simple See more

The holidays are hard... long days, lots of socialization, less exercise & lots of food! So, how do you survive the holidays? When you get the opportunity, try... -Journaling Take some time to reflect on your day & what's to come. Organize your thoughts!... -Grounding exercises 5 senses is my favourite, or just plant your (bare) feet into the ground & feel grounded. -Saying no You don't have to say yes to everything with relatives, functions & outings. Sometimes saying no once in awhile around the holiday season will give you a much needed break. -Reach out Connect with your counsellor, contact the support line through CMHA, lean on your partner, gab with friends. Don't try to survive the holidays without a confidant! If you're in need, I'm offering limited appointments around the holiday season. My door is open! See more

Hi! Rachel here, owner of Alfred Counselling Services I am a licensed counsellor offering affordable & accessible services in London, ON at The Hive London. Alfred Counselling Services was named after this big guy here sitting beside me. This is Alfred, a lovable giant. He inspired me to create this business so that I could help people. Alfred passed away in July 2019 & he is dearly missed.... For a few short months, Alfred & I were able to work with our wonderful clients. Since his passing, I continue our work but it's a little lonelier. My biz is rooted in being affordable, accessible & inclusive for female identified individuals. If you're looking to build a self-care routine, evaluate your relationship status, grow your self-esteem or develop coping skills for anxiety or depression, then I'm the right fit for you! Connect with me today to see about scheduling a free 15 minute consult! photo credit @londonpuptography See more

To all of my clients, existing, past & future. I want you to know that you matter. If you're considering counselling, consider me. I am always accepting new clients. I'm striving to offer counselling services that are accessible, affordable & inclusive.

Are you listening to your body? Are you slowing down when it's telling you to? Are you providing it with the proper nutrients to maintain your busy lifestyle? Are you saying no enough? We forget to listen to our body. Our body is always talking to us, whispering to us, "Hey, maybe you should sit this one out."... In our society, slowing down or taking it easy is frowned upon. So many of us, myself included, are working to dismantle this new myth that perpetuates the idea that if you're not GOING then you're FAILING. That's not true. Slow down. Take it easy. Say no to that event. Say yes to you. See more

I am teaming up with Anova this holiday season to contribute donations to their wish lists! I am inviting all existing clients of Alfred Counselling Services to help me! Clients will be able to save the tax on their sessions with me from November 15, 2019 to December 31, 2019 & put that monetary value towards a much needed item for Anova.To be eligible to save the tax, clients must present a receipt of their item. There is no limit as to how much tax you can save on... my services while this program runs. Are you a weekly client? Then you have the opportunity to donate an item on a weekly basis! Anova is a non-profit here in London, ON providing services & support to female identified individuals in abusive relationships, leaving abusive relationships or who have survived sexual assault. All donated items are needed for their shelters. Some items on their wish list: -New women's underwear (all sizes) -Children's tear free baby shampoo -Socks -2020 planners & agendas Bring your item(s) to your next session with me! I will be doing weekly drop offs to Anova. Lets give back to our community this holiday season! Questions? PM me for more information!