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Your Inner Dialogue: Reshaping Self-Talk for a Kinder, Stronger You

Your Inner Dialogue: Reshaping Self-Talk for a Kinder, Stronger You

Jun 7, 2025 | Emotions, Feeling good about yourself, Mindfulness, self-compassion

We’re all in conversation with ourselves, all day long. This “self-talk” is the steady stream of thoughts, assumptions, and judgments we direct inward. At times, it’s encouraging—like an inner coach. But more often than not, it becomes a relentless critic. It...
The Secret to a Life Well Lived: What Regret and Nostalgia Can Teach Us about Presence

The Secret to a Life Well Lived: What Regret and Nostalgia Can Teach Us about Presence

May 23, 2025 | Feeling good about yourself, Mindfulness, self-compassion

Do you have regrets in your life? Little ones that niggle away at your thoughts, or big ones, ones that feel like your destiny would be vastly different if you had taken another path? We all have moments in our lives that we look back on with regret. Perhaps...
“Whatever I Encounter Is My Life”: A Zen Invitation to Presence

“Whatever I Encounter Is My Life”: A Zen Invitation to Presence

May 17, 2025 | Feeling good about yourself, Mindfulness

There’s a Zen saying, “Whatever I encounter is my life.”(出会うところわが生命—内山興正老師)On the surface, it sounds simple—almost obvious. But look a little deeper, and it becomes something radical. It’s a direct challenge to how many of us live: constantly replaying the past,...
Lessons in Stillness and Stretching—From Your Dog

Lessons in Stillness and Stretching—From Your Dog

May 10, 2025 | Emotions, Feeling good about yourself, Mindfulness, Uncategorized

Ever notice how your dog or cat instinctively stretches after waking up or during the day? These natural movements are adorable; they are also a built-in mechanism for relieving tension and staying limber. Observing our pets can serve as a gentle reminder for us to...
Yellowstone & Greystone: Mastering Boundaries in the Face of Narcissism

Yellowstone & Greystone: Mastering Boundaries in the Face of Narcissism

Mar 1, 2025 | Communication, Feeling good about yourself, Mindfulness, Relationships, Marriage, Couple Counselling

Dealing with a narcissist can feel like walking through a minefield. Their constant need for validation, manipulation, and emotional volatility can leave you feeling drained, questioning your reality, and struggling to maintain your emotional well-being. Fortunately,...
Not Sure About Therapy? Here’s Why It Might Be Exactly What You Need (And Better Than You Think)

Not Sure About Therapy? Here’s Why It Might Be Exactly What You Need (And Better Than You Think)

Feb 16, 2025 | Counselling, Feeling good about yourself

Counselling. Just hearing the word can stir up a range of emotions—curiosity, skepticism, maybe even a little resistance. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t need therapy” or “That’s not for me,” you’re not alone. Many...
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John Taylor, Registered Clinical Counsellor - counselling and therapy services - specializing in Marriage and Couples Counselling & Psychotherapy for individuals, including anxiety and stress, depression, mood and sleep disorders, relationship issues, drug and alcohol addiction counselling.

Centrally located on Vancouver Island. In addition to Nanaimo, I serve Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Gabriola Island, Chemainus, Lantzville, Port Alberni, Courtney, Comox.

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Nanaimo, BC
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