Our Blog: Information for Transformation

Betty Stockley, director of Betty Stockley Counselling, is an experienced psychotherapist who has helped individuals and families make positive changes in their lives through counselling and through her writing, developmental programs and seminars. In this blog, Betty Stockley Counselling Services shares with you some of the insights and information we have gained through our years of experience offering counselling in Toronto. If you’ve been hesitating about whether to seek the help of a professional counsellor, this blog will help you get to know us, our philosophy, and our approaches to therapy.

Please keep in mind that the information presented here is general; to discuss your personal goals and challenges, we encourage you to call and make an appointment to speak with one of our counsellors.

What to Look for When Choosing a Therapist

We all aim for a happy and healthy life. The word ‘health’ does not only refer to physical fitness but also includes mental and emotional...

Stress and Addiction

Stress is at an all-time high in our work places and in our homes. We are fearful of losing our jobs as companies downsize or move the...

Looking at Our World Through Poetry: My Son – Talk to Me

My son, my heart aches for you. I feel your pain I see your anger I hear your arguments But, I don’t know how to reach you. I would give...

Choosing Trauma

We complain about the trauma in our lives. We cry, as well we might, over the tragedies and misfortunes that have seemingly followed us...

Looking at Our World Through Poetry: A Touch

I hold in my hand A book A book you gave me The night before surgery A night when you were afraid for me. I look again At the passages...

Quotes: Betty Stockley

God, help me to understand myself Help me to be gentle with myself To understand myself To probe deep within my inner being To face my...