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What happens in counselling?
How long does counselling take?
What is certification?
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What can I expect in my first counselling session?
Therapist vs. Counsellor vs. Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist
RPs vs RSWs: What's the Difference?
Should I be taking medication?
Can you give me a diagnosis or prescribe medication?
What should I look for in a therapist?
What do your credentials mean?
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September 25, 2026
Anxiety, Mental Health
Tyler Ford
How to Stop a Panic Attack, and How to Stop the ...

Panic attacks feel dangerous, but they are not. Here is how to help an attack pass sooner, what to do afterward and how therapy can break the cycle so the next one is less likely.

How to Stop a Panic Attack, and How to Stop the Next One
September 20, 2025
Mental Health, Depression
Tyler Ford
Depression: Depressed or Just Feeling Down? ...

This article explains the difference between everyday sadness and clinical depression. It describes key symptoms of depression, reasons we confuse them, self-care tips for feeling down, and guidance on when to seek professional help. It also offers advice on supporting someone with depression and invites readers to book an appointment with Transformation Counselling.

Depression: Depressed or Just Feeling Down? Understanding the Difference and Finding Support
August 14, 2025
Tyler Ford
Understanding Countertransference: What It Is ...

Learn what countertransference is and why it matters in therapy. Discover the difference between transference and countertransference, examples, how therapists manage their reactions, what clients should know, and why exploring these dynamics in counselling can lead to healing. Includes a compassionate invitation to book with Transformation Counselling.

Understanding Countertransference: What It Is and Why It Matters in Therapy
August 5, 2025
Psychiatry, Licensing
Tyler Ford
How to Become a Psychiatrist in Canada: ...

Learn how to become a psychiatrist in Canada, from completing an undergraduate degree and medical school to psychiatry residency, licensing exams, and provincial registration. Explore the education requirements, training timeline, and essential steps needed to begin a career in Canadian psychiatry.

How to Become a Psychiatrist in Canada: Education, Residency & Licensing
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Mental Health, Trauma
Tyler Ford
How Trauma Affects Your Window of Tolerance and ...

Learn how trauma affects your Window of Tolerance and leads to emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or shutdown. Discover signs of hyperarousal, hypoarousal, and how to heal with grounding tools and online trauma counselling. Start your healing journey with Transformation Counselling today.

How Trauma Affects Your Window of Tolerance and What You Can Do About It
Tyler Ford
October 19, 2026
Relationships

Chatham Date Ideas: Creative and Fun Date Ideas for 2026

Tyler Ford
October 19, 2026
Relationships
Chatham Date Ideas: Creative and Fun Date Ideas for 2026

Chatham, Ontario, has a compact downtown where a museum, an art gallery and two very different theatres all sit within a short walk of each other. Most of them are run by the municipality's arts and culture team, so there is almost always something on.

Tagged: date ideas, dating, Chatham, relationships, marriage

Tyler Ford
October 19, 2026
Parenting, Family Therapy

How to Get School Accommodations for ADHD in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 19, 2026
Parenting, Family Therapy
How to Get School Accommodations for ADHD in Ontario

Answers to the questions parents ask most about ADHD at school, with practical accommodation ideas.

Tagged: ADHD, school, accommodations, IEP, parenting

Tyler Ford
October 19, 2026
Family Therapy, Parenting

How to Get School Accommodations for Autism in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 19, 2026
Family Therapy, Parenting
How to Get School Accommodations for Autism in Ontario

What Ontario schools are expected to do for students with autism, from starting school to daily transitions.

Tagged: school, accommodations, IEP, parenting, autism

Tyler Ford
October 19, 2026
Insurance, Trauma

How to Make a Car Accident Claim for Mental Health in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 19, 2026
Insurance, Trauma
How to Make a Car Accident Claim for Mental Health in Ontario

How Ontario accident benefits work for mental health care after a crash, the deadlines and what to do if you’re denied.

Tagged: car accident, accident benefits, PTSD, anxiety, insurance

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Mental Health

How to Claim Short-Term Disability for Mental Health in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Mental Health
How to Claim Short-Term Disability for Mental Health in Ontario

How short-term disability works for mental health, how to claim and what to do if your insurer says no.

Tagged: short-term disability, insurance, stress leave, burnout, work

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Parenting, Family Therapy

How to Get an IEP for Your Child in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Parenting, Family Therapy
How to Get an IEP for Your Child in Ontario

What an IEP is, the two ways to get one, what it must include and what to do if you disagree.

Tagged: IPRC, special education, school, parenting, IEP

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Trauma, Mental Health

How to Apply to the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Trauma, Mental Health
How to Apply to the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)

Who qualifies for VQRP+, what it pays for, the deadlines and how to apply.

Tagged: victims of crime, trauma, counselling, Ontario, VQRP

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Family Therapy, Parenting

How to Apply to the Ontario Autism Program

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Family Therapy, Parenting
How to Apply to the Ontario Autism Program

Who can register for the OAP, what the diagnosis letter must say and what each part of the program offers.

Tagged: autism, OAP, AccessOAP, children, parenting

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Mental Health, Self Improvement

How to Get the Bursary for Students with Disabilities in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Mental Health, Self Improvement
How to Get the Bursary for Students with Disabilities in Ontario

What the BSWD and federal grant pay for, who qualifies, how to apply and how to avoid paying it back.

Tagged: BSWD, OSAP, students, ADHD, accessibility

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Trauma, Insurance

How to Make a WSIB Mental Health Claim in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Trauma, Insurance
How to Make a WSIB Mental Health Claim in Ontario

The three types of WSIB mental stress claims, who's covered, the deadlines and how to file.

Tagged: WSIB, work stress, PTSD, first responders, workplace

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Mental Health, Insurance

How to Apply for ODSP for Mental Health

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Mental Health, Insurance
How to Apply for ODSP for Mental Health

How ODSP defines disability, the two-part application and tips for the Disability Determination Package.

Tagged: ODSP, disability, benefits, Ontario, mental health

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Therapy 101

How to Claim Therapy Expenses on Your Taxes in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Therapy 101
How to Claim Therapy Expenses on Your Taxes in Ontario

A step by step guide to claiming therapy as a medical expense on your Ontario tax return.

Tagged: taxes, medical expense tax credit, CRA, therapy costs, receipts

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Trauma, Insurance

How to Get Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits for Mental Health

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Trauma, Insurance
How to Get Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits for Mental Health

How to apply for VAC disability benefits for a mental health condition, and how to get treatment while you wait.

Tagged: veterans, VAC, PTSD, RCMP, disability benefits

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Mental Health

How to Get EI Sickness Benefits for Mental Health in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Mental Health
How to Get EI Sickness Benefits for Mental Health in Ontario

Who qualifies for EI sickness benefits for mental health, the medical certificate and how to apply without losing benefits.

Tagged: EI sickness, stress leave, benefits, burnout, mental health

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Mental Health

How to Get CPP Disability for Mental Health in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Mental Health
How to Get CPP Disability for Mental Health in Ontario

Who qualifies for CPP disability with a mental health condition, how to apply and what to do if you’re turned down.

Tagged: CPP disability, benefits, mental health, depression, disability

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Mental Health

How to Get Workplace Accommodations for Mental Health in Ontario

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Insurance, Mental Health
How to Get Workplace Accommodations for Mental Health in Ontario

Your rights, how to ask, what your employer can ask and what to do if your request is refused.

Tagged: workplace, accommodation, human rights, return to work, mental health

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Mental Health

How to Get Academic Accommodations in Ontario for ADHD and Mental Health

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Mental Health
How to Get Academic Accommodations in Ontario for ADHD and Mental Health

How to register with accessibility services, what documents you need and how OSAP disability funding works.

Tagged: ADHD, accommodations, university, college, OSAP

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Anxiety, Mental Health

Emotional Support Animals in Ontario, What the Rules Really Say

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Anxiety, Mental Health
Emotional Support Animals in Ontario, What the Rules Really Say

There’s no ESA registry in Canada. Here’s what the rules say about housing, flights and support letters.

Tagged: emotional support animal, ESA letter, service dog, accessibility, mental health

Tyler Ford
October 18, 2026
Relationships

Orangeville Date Ideas: Creative and Fun Date Ideas for 2026

Tyler Ford
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Relationships
Orangeville Date Ideas: Creative and Fun Date Ideas for 2026

Orangeville packs a lot of character into a small town. Its main street, Broadway, is lined with historic buildings and quirky public art, its town hall doubles as a professional theatre and farmers' market, and a big conservation area sits right on its edge.

Tagged: date ideas, dating, Orangeville, relationships, marriage

Tyler Ford
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Relationships

Cobourg Date Ideas: Creative and Fun Date Ideas for 2026

Tyler Ford
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Relationships
Cobourg Date Ideas: Creative and Fun Date Ideas for 2026

Cobourg is a small Lake Ontario town with a long sandy beach, a working harbour and a grand 1860 town hall at its heart. Off-season, the waterfront gets quiet and the stage and gallery inside Victoria Hall take over.

Tagged: date ideas, dating, Cobourg, relationsmhairprsi, age

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