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Gwen Preston Counselling & Psychotherapy


Exploring Different Types of Therapy for Your Needs
There are so many therapy types (modalities) out there. Here's a brief description of many popular ones, what they're best for, their formats, and key skills to help you narrow down what you're looking for. Bonus info on finding the right therapist for you and the role of technology in therapy.

Gwen Preston
Aug 196 min read


How Online Therapy Can Fit Into Your Busy Life
Online therapy has pros and cons, like most things. Let's talk about how it might work for you - and may even be a better match than traditional in-office therapy.

Gwen Preston
Aug 54 min read


Answers to Common Questions About Starting Therapy
Starting therapy can feel strange, daunting, scary, all-together weird. This post delves into what therapy is, why you might consider it, what to expect, a few pointers on finding the right therapist, how long it'll last, and what to do between sessions.

Gwen Preston
Jul 227 min read


What’s Trending in Mental Health Right Now: 5 Research-Backed Tips to Feel Better, Starting Today
Don't know where to start to start feeling better? Here's 5 options you can tailor to suit you and your life. Mental health improvement rarely comes from a big push to fix, it's cultivated with small steps in the right direction.

Gwen Preston
Jul 83 min read


Reactions vs. Responses: The Psychology of the Pause
"Between stimulus and response there is space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. Viktor E Frankel

Gwen Preston
May 195 min read


Giving 100%: Refining High-Performance
Life doesn't always give us ideal days, so what about the other ones? Our capacity shifts and that's normal. Let's talk about it.

Gwen Preston
May 55 min read


Maintaining Boundaries at Work: What to Do When You Face Pushback
A short read on the specific steps you can start taking today to maintain established boundaries in the workplace.

Gwen Preston
Apr 217 min read


How to Set Healthy Boundaries in a Fast-Paced Professional World
A short read on the specific steps you can start taking today to set boundaries in the workplace.

Gwen Preston
Apr 75 min read


Boundaries vs. Rules: Understanding the Difference in Professional Settings
A short read on the specific differences between rules and boundaries, how to use them, & how this applies in the workplace.

Gwen Preston
Mar 244 min read


The Rise of “Therapy Speak” in Personal Relationships: Help or Harm?
Over the past decade, therapy-informed language has made its way into everyday conversations. Terms like “boundaries,” “trauma response,”...

Gwen Preston
Mar 106 min read


Know the Difference: Perfectionism v. OCD
Knowing the difference between perfectionism and OCD is tough - this article explains the difference and what to do.

Gwen Preston
Feb 2411 min read


Know the Difference: Anxiety v. Anxiety Disorder
Knowing when anxiety goes from a normal human experience to a disorder is tough - this article explains the difference and what to do.

Gwen Preston
Feb 116 min read


Know the Difference: Sadness v. Depression
Sadness and Depression: knowing the difference, why it matters, and next steps

Gwen Preston
Jan 286 min read


AI Therapy Tools: A Tale of Optimistic Caution
The pros & cons of AI therapy tools & how to use them safely! They're great complimentary tools but not a replacement for human connection.

Gwen Preston
Dec 23, 20247 min read


5 Signs It’s Time to Seek Support for Stress and Anxiety
Five signs it's time to seek support for stress and anxiety and what to look for. How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help.

Gwen Preston
Dec 9, 20244 min read


Words Matter: The Power of Thoughtful Language in Clinical Settings
Language is a powerful tool in shaping perceptions, particularly when it comes to mental health. For many seeking help, the environment...

Gwen Preston
Nov 25, 20249 min read


Hack Your Working Memory
Discover effective strategies and hacks to improve your working memory. Learn how to reduce mental clutter and enhance memory retention for

Gwen Preston
Sep 21, 202411 min read


Handling the Back to School Blues
The freedom of summer is an exciting thing, full of warmth, exploration, and relaxation!! Unfortunately, all good things must end....

Gwen Preston
Aug 28, 20245 min read


Featuring: 5 Psychotherapists Near Ottawa
Finding a well-matched therapist is the challenge of the day. Sometimes it seems impossible to find the right person that you can feel...

Gwen Preston
Aug 14, 20245 min read


Journaling for those who hate journaling.
The irony of this blog is that I don't love writing. Yet, when I add some structure to journalling it starts to work. Here's how...

Gwen Preston
Jul 30, 20245 min read
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