January often arrives with a heavy set of expectations. New year, new goals, new routines, new motivation. Everywhere you look, there is a message urging you to reset, optimize, and become a “better” version of yourself. But for many people, January doesn’t feel...
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A Gentler Way Into the New Year: Rethinking Resolutions Through a Mental Health Lens
As the calendar turns to January, many of us feel an unspoken pressure to reset, reinvent, and resolve. New Year’s resolutions are everywhere, promising transformation, productivity, and self-improvement. While it can be meaningful to set goals and intentions, the...
Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Burnout During the Holidays: How to Find Steady Ground in a Demanding Season
For many people, the holiday season arrives with a quiet pressure, one that tells us to feel joyful, grateful, connected, and festive. But for so many individuals we meet at Kingsway Counselling, this time of year feels much more complicated. Under the surface, there...
Find Your Way Back: How Couples Counselling in Saint John, NB Can Help You Reconnect
Relationships aren’t supposed to feel this hard all the time.Maybe you can’t remember the last time you truly laughed together. Maybe the smallest things turn into big arguments. Or maybe there’s just distance, which feels like a quiet, aching space between you that...
Group Counselling for Caregivers: The Support You Didn’t Know You Needed
Supporting a loved one through mental health challenges requires more than time and effort, it calls for immense compassion, patience, and emotional strength. Whether you're caring for a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or friend, the caregiving journey can be both...
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding When Your Child Might Need Therapy
Parenting today comes with so many joys—but let’s be honest, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. We all want the very best for our children, and sometimes that means knowing when a little extra support could make a difference. The truth is, recognizing...
Helping Children Cope With Anxiety: How Therapy Can Build Confidence and Resilience
Anxiety can feel big and overwhelming—for kids and for the parents walking alongside them. If you’re raising a child in the greater Saint John, New Brunswick area, you might wonder when it’s time to reach out for extra support. The truth is, seeking help isn’t a sign...
Managing Screen Time and Sibling Conflict During Summer Break
Summer is here, and with it, more free time, creativity, and sometimes, tension. Warm greetings from Kingsway Counselling! As the days stretch out and kids are home from school, parents often find themselves juggling two common challenges: managing screen time and...
How to Have Meaningful Conversations With Your Partner This Summer: Tips to Strengthen Your Relationship
As the warm weather rolls in and the days grow longer, summer offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with your partner in ways that feel both relaxed and meaningful. The easy-going vibe of the season, along with more time spent outdoors, creates the perfect...
Privacy at Kingsway Counselling: Your Confidential Sanctuary
At Kingsway Counselling, we know that privacy isn’t a bonus—it’s the foundation of trust. Whether it's your first visit or you're looking to continue your therapeutic journey, our commitment to keeping your personal information and conversations confidential underpins...











