Counselling vs. Therapy: Understanding the Difference

When navigating mental health and well-being, you might encounter the terms counselling and therapy. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct purposes.

Counselling is typically short-term and focuses on addressing specific issues or concerns. It provides support to help you cope with immediate challenges, such as stress, relationship difficulties, or decision-making. Counsellors offer support and guide clients to develop practical solutions and coping strategies.

Therapy, on the other hand, is typically a long-term process that explores into deeper emotional or psychological challenges. It will look further into your personal history and patterns, promoting long-term healing and personal growth. Therapists work with you to address the underlying challenges that may be affecting your mental health and overall well-being.

At Inner Sojourn, I offer both counselling and therapy services to meet your unique needs. Whether you are seeking short-term support for specific challenges or a more comprehensive approach to address deeper issues, I am here to guide you safely with compassion, authenticity, and care on your journey toward becoming your best self. Ultimately, the best approach for you depends on your individual needs and goals.

Areas of Support

Professional Counselling Therapy

Grief and Loss

Death Losses

Examples (not limited to)

Traumatic (suicide, homicide, accident)
Complicated
Prolonged grief disorder,
Pet loss

Non Death Losses

Examples (not limited to)

Divorce or end of a relationship
Job loss
Change in identity
Loss of a future dream
Dementia Diagnosis

Additionally

Anxiety and Chronic Worry

Low Self-Esteem

Chronic Stress

Coping Skills

Work Issues

Life Transition

Caregiver Support

Concussion & Brain Injury

Life Altering Diagnosis

Panic and Hyperarousal

Dementia & Ageing

Advance Care Planning

Life Limiting Diagnosis (Palliative, EOL)

End of Life

Some of the methods I use

Brainspotting

What Is It And How Does It Work?

Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process trauma and emotional pain by using specific eye positions to access deeper brain regions. Created by Dr. David Grand, a psychotherapist and trauma specialist, Brainspotting operates on the principle that where a person looks can significantly influence their feelings. By guiding clients to focus on particular spots in their visual field, therapists and counsellors can facilitate the brain’s natural capacity for self-healing, leading to profound emotional release and resolution. Dr. Grand’s innovative method has garnered recognition for its effectiveness in treating a range of issues, making it a valuable tool in therapy.

Additional Methods and Approaches

Fundamentals of Emotional Focused Therapy
Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2
Internal Family System
Trauma Level I & II (Janina Fisher)
C-DBT
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST)
Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia (GPA)
Crisis Intervention
Various grief and loss informed modalities

For Immediate Help

CALL or TEXT 988
Canada’s suicide crisis helpline 24 hrs a day

In Canada Text “Connect” to 686868

Kid’s Help Line 1-800-688-6868 24 hrs

If it is an emergency
Call 911
or go to your nearest Emergency Department