Balance Psychotherapy

"Box Breathing" is one of many deep breathing techniques that can help to relax the body and mind. Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale through the mouth for 4 seconds, and hold for 4 seconds. Repeat. What breathing techniques do you find helpful?... #therapy #ottawatherapy #breathing #onlinetherapy #mentalhealth

Over the last few months we have had to adjust to an overwhelming number of changes. Perhaps you are now feeling exhausted and need some support with these new transitions. To book a free consultation or for more information, please visit www.balancepsychotherapy.ca

We often associate the problems we are experiencing as representing a truth about our identity, the identity of our relationships, or the identity of others. By seeing our problems as negative conclusions about who we are, it can further lead us to feeling stuck and hopeless. Through externalizing the problem your identity is viewed as separate from the problem. When the problem is no longer seen as part of who you are, it may offer a chance for a deeper exploration of your relationship with the problem, such as the influence of the problem on your work, friendships, and aspirations. This can lead to new possibilities to take action and to change the relationship you have with the problem. Note: This information was summarized from Michael White’s work on externalizing conversations in Maps of Narrative Practice (2007).

Welcome! Balance Psychotherapy provides counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals 18 years of age and older residing in Ontario, Canada. Due to COVID-19, to ensure your safety sessions will be offered virtually for the time being by phone or videoconferencing. Please feel free to check out the website for more information.