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At Women’s Therapy Centre, we believe mental health support shouldn’t stop at the therapy session. Our collection of mental health articles, self-care guides, and therapy insights is here to help you navigate life’s big questions and everyday challenges — at your own pace.

Whether you’re curious about starting therapy, looking for emotional wellness tips, or exploring topics like anxiety, burnout, relationships, trauma, or identity, our content is written to support your growth with warmth, clarity, and evidence-informed care.

17
Nov

Am I a Highly Sensitive Person? A Guide for Women Who Feel Deeply

This post explores the traits of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), why high sensitivity isn’t a flaw, and how women can support a sensitive nervous system.

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10
Nov

Window of Tolerance: A Guide for Women Living in Hyperdrive or Shutdown

This post explores the Window of Tolerance and how many women unknowingly live outside it — in burnout, anxiety, or emotional shutdown.

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04
Nov

EMDR Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Numbness

Explore why talk therapy isn’t always enough to treat anxiety, depression, or emotional numbness. Learn how EMDR therapy works with your nervous system.

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24
Oct

Support Overthinking: Therapy & Somatic Tools for Women

This blog post explores why women overthink using a blend of attachment theory and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

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20
Oct

Why It’s So Hard for Women to Ask for Help

Many women hesitate to ask for help, shaped by attachment wounds and societal expectations to “do it all.”

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15
Oct

How to Know If Therapy Is Working | Signs Your Therapist Is the Right Fit

Wondering if your therapist is the right fit? Learn the signs therapy is working and how online therapy in Ontario can support your healing journey.

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06
Oct

Feeling Off? It Could Be Perimenopause

Mood swings? Anxiety? Rage outbursts? Learn how perimenopause affects mental health — and how therapy, self-care, and support can help.

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16
Sep

Mom Burnout & The Invisible Load: How Therapy Can Help

A powerful deep dive into the invisible emotional and mental labour mothers carry every day.

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10
Sep

Back-to-School Support for Parents of Autistic Teens and Young Adults

Learn how parents can support autistic teens and young adults during back-to-school transitions.

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01
Sep

Therapy for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Discover therapy for adult children of emotionally immature parents. Heal emotional wounds & patterns with virtual therapy for women across Ontario.

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26
Aug

Menopause at Work: Why the UK’s Bold Policy Change Matters

This article explores the UK’s new menopause workplace mandate and why Canadian women need similar support.

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18
Aug

Stop Chasing Happiness: Why Psychological Flexibility Matters More

Learn why psychological flexibility—not constant happiness—is key to mental health. Our Ontario therapists support women with evidence-based care.

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13
Aug

The Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse: Understanding the Idealize–Devalue–Discard–Hoover Pattern

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06
Aug

Parenting the Launch: When Your Child Leaves for University

When your child heads to college or university, you shift too. Explore the emotional impact of this transition and how to support yourself through it.

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31
Jul

Repair Over Perfection: A Therapist’s Guide for Women

Repair is a key part of emotional healing. Learn how therapy supports women in navigating relationship ruptures and restoring connection.

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24
Jul

What Women Really Need: A Reclaiming of Maslow’s Hierarchy

We were taught to care for everyone else first. But what about us? This powerful reframe of Maslow’s Hierarchy shows what it really means to meet your need

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11
Jun

What Are My Feelings Telling Me? A Loving Nudge to Listen In.

Explore how women can decode emotions, break free from emotional suppression, and reconnect with their needs through a simple, empowering process

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24
May

Meet Your Inner Critics

Discover the 7 types of inner critics holding you back—and how to quiet self-doubt with therapy tools and self-compassion.

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20
May

Why Am I Feeling Like This? The Mental Health Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause don’t just affect your body—they can deeply impact your mental and emotional wellbeing.

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15
May

Why Therapy is More Than Just Talking: How it Helps Women Heal and Thrive

Explore how therapy offers women the space to heal, build self-awareness, and thrive—beyond coffee shop talk.

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11
May

Virtual Therapy: How It Works and Why It’s Perfect for Busy Women

Discover how virtual therapy at Women’s Therapy Centre makes mental health support more accessible, flexible, and effective for busy women across Ontario.

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05
May

The Importance of Finding a Therapist Who “Gets It”

Finding the right therapist isn’t just about credentials—it’s about connection. This guide explores why feeling seen, safe, and supported truly matters.

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