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Gwen Preston Counselling & Psychotherapy


Gwen Preston
Mar 106 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
Feb 2411 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 116 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
Jan 286 min read
Know the Difference: Sadness v. Depression
Sadness and Depression: knowing the difference, why it matters, and next steps


Gwen Preston
Dec 23, 20247 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 9, 20244 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
Sep 21, 202411 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
Aug 28, 20245 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
Jul 30, 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 2, 20247 min read
Strategies for Calming Your Mind, Part 2
Take advance of *now*, this very moment, with three skills that help shift focus to where it needs to be.


Gwen Preston
Jun 18, 20245 min read
Strategies for Calming Your Mind, Part 1
A few ways to create some distance between you and your experience, to aid with managing difficult moments.
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