Are you looking for alternative approaches to resolving or enhancing your mental health?  More and more people are seeking a more holistic and natural approach to mental health.  According to the Fraser Institute in 2016 they stated that 79% of Canadians have used at least one alternative therapy sometime in their lives.

Many issues can be addressed to some degree using talk therapy styles (counselling) to remedy emotional and relational struggles, but all too often talk is not enough.  Through a couple of decades of practice the best clinical results occur when both talk type of therapy and (CAM) Complimentary and Alternative Medicine approaches are utilized.  A combination of numerous approaches proves to show the best results in helping to resolve mental health issues.

Clinical experience for us has shown that the best approach to resolving relationship issues, adult attachment issues, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, PTSD, grief, and many other issues is to approach therapy and counselling from a two-pronged approach.  Using EMDR and Homeopathy.

EMDR Approach

EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that stimulates the two hemispheres of the brain which facilitates and accelerates the relearning of emotionally adverse and traumatic events. This bilateral stimulation of the brain done through an 8 phase process resolves the majority of a person’s issues given within the adverse life event(s).  It is said to be an AIP model, Accelerated Information Processing.  This moves past traditional talk therapy because of its speed in brain processing.  This may not be right for everyone but once a person is prepared it is marvellous in its lasting results.

SPECT imaging and fMRI results of EMDR have been documented to show the radical and effective changes it does to the brain and ultimately the person’s life.

Homeopathic Approach

From a natural holistic, CAM, approach emotions and feelings can be both regulated as well as processed to bring healing and resolution.  Within nature there are powerful means by which we can help shift mood, balance hormones, and shift the electrical aspects of the brain and nervous system.

Through clinical practice it has been evidenced that those that have utilized both EMDR and a naturopathic approach to treatment have successfully resolved their issues.  Some of these issues are both physiological and in nature such as:  anxiety, IBD issues, PTSD, depression and anger, liver and bile flow issues, lung and fear issues, ADHD and brain and nervous system function, and much more.

Other effective therapies provided

• Emotional Freedom Techniques 
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• Psychosomatic Energetics
• Psycho Dynamic 
• And much more

The CAM or holistic natural approach to resolving relational, mental, and emotional issues proves to be very effective in healing and bringing resolution to the spirit, mind, body, and relationships.

Issues addressed

Resolving your mental health issues is a must because it will not only hinder your quality of life ly and emotionally but also it will eventually impair your physical health. Some medical doctors have stated that unresolved emotional issues are at the root of 70-95% of all chronic illnesses and degenerative diseases.   These unresolved emotional issues and mental illnesses often have their root cause in such abuses and traumas as: 

• sexual assault and abuse
• physical assault 
• verbal and emotional abuse
• monetary abuse
• neglect in childhood
• medical or dental trauma

We offer individual therapy and counselling to people in person as well as though distance counselling.  We are here for the Oakville, Ontario community for in person, face to face counselling or through distance counselling methods using Skype or FaceTime.  We have aided many from Oakville, Ontario with lasting results.  

Our physical office is but a short drive from Oakville to our office in Burlington you will find it worth the drive. If you only interested in relief to help you feel better we can do that for you.  If you desire to dig deeper and resolve your issues from the roots on up we can do that for you as well.  Call today or book online which ever is the most convenient for you.

Understanding stress and how counselling and therapy can help is explained in this article by James Miklos, MCC, R.P., Stress Counselling in Oakville Ontario.  With years of experience and insight James Miklos, MCC, R.P.provides effective stress counselling and caters to the Oakville Ontario area.

Why does stress happen?

Stress is meant to be a mechanism of self-protection, to put us into action that can bring us to a place of safety. When our system, in particular the amygdala of our brain perceives a threat it calls on our body to stress, to react to the situation for fight or flight for self-preservation.

What are some types of stress?

Positive stress is called Eustress, which is a short term stress that occurs in order to strengthen us for immediate action. This can occur when exercising, during creativity, and times when we need inspiration and motivation. The effects of this stress resolves itself in 1 to 2 days and no intervention is required.

Negative stress includes 3 other types, Distress, Hyperstress, and Hypostress.

Distress is harmful to us physically, mentally and socially. It does cause us to adapt to changing situations but if it is longterm or cyclical then it is dangerous to your life and health.

Hyperstress is when we are overloaded because its too much for us. This can quickly bring on physical symptoms that are problematic.

Hypostress this is when our lifestyle is too predictable and lacks productivity and purpose. This will cause the body to degenerate along with your mental faculties. This can be considered a shutdown. Often hypostress occurs because of a deep underlying fear and/or grief.

Who can suffer from stress?

Anyone from children, teens, adults to seniors can suffer from chronic stress which will cause health issues of mind and body.  This is why it is crucial to receive help via Stress Counselling.

Understanding stress and trauma

When trauma occurs this will be worsened such as what happened to those who were present in Las Vegas at the shooting in October 2017. If these stress symptoms turn into long-term for the people that were present then they will develop PTSD.

Anytime we have experienced, witnessed, or heard of family members or friends being in distressing situation we will be stressed and possibly develop Post-traumatic stress disorder. This calls for us to take action and seek out professional help to resolve this stress. If you do not take the necessary steps to resolve chronic stress then not only will your physical health suffer but also you will suffer in your performance in such areas things as:

• Poor decision making
• Fine motor skills affected
• Loss of enjoyment of your work
• Loss of attention span
• Increase of negative thoughts
• You will develop self-confidence issues
• You will experience difficulty concentrating
• Suffer loss of positive energy

What happens during stress?

Short term adrenaline is released which prepares the body for short term short bursts of stress.

Cortisol is usually associated with long term stress which increases energy production in response to stress but lead to many problems including weight gain, inability to lose weight.

Onset insulin resistance, liver disease, high cholesterol, cant lose weight

In a typical day we produce 40-50 mg of DHEA 25-35 of cortisol 3-5 mg of aldosterone but when we are under stress these levels increase.

 

What steps should I take to reduce stress?

As mentioned above developing some good habits will aid in reducing your stress and sometime all it takes is some Life Coaching to do just that. Some stress is persistent and chronic which requires some quality psychotherapy and natural health remedies along with lifestyle changes.

At New Hope Counselling Centre we specialize in alleviating stress from people’s lives. Our team of professionals are well equipped to help you to destress and normalize your life. We have served and help many from the community of Oakville, Ontario.

We are located centrally in Burlington right next door to Oakville, Ontario. Our expertise and satisfied clients have come from all around the Golden Horseshoe. Contact us today and get the help you need to begin living a stress free life!

 

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a mental health condition that arises after a distressing event has occurred.  At New Hope Counselling Centre we understand PTSD and we have successfully resolved PTSD through Post-traumatic stress disorder treatments.  New Hope Counselling Centre serves Oakville Ontario and surrounding area.

What does PTSD look like?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder or ASD can both look alike in their symptoms the main difference between the two of them is that ASD symptoms only last for a month while PTSD continues and can worsen over time.

The major criteria for PTSD is avoidance, negative thoughts, flashbacks, and hypervigilance. These four are not the only tell-tale signs of Post-traumatic stress there are numerous other symptoms that can arise. Such symptoms as the appearance of having a heart attack or stroke, fainting, sleep issues, severe anxiety, increase in anger, feeling more depressed, substance usage, racing mind, getting upset easily, and other disruptive manifestations.

What does PTSD effect?

PTSD effects various areas of life such your physical health, social interactions become more difficult, marital and familial relations become strained, workplace difficulties, and possibly finances. Post traumatic stress can and frequently effects all areas of life

 

Will PTSD go away on its own?

Never, it will never go away if you do nothing. PTSD is the result of events effecting your brain which then causes emotional behaviour to become hurtful and destructive. Without professional and qualified intervention you will continue to suffer and to struggle.

 

What can cause post-traumatic stress disorder?

Anyone at any age can get PTSD. This can include a child crying in a crib for longer than 15 minutes left unattended, childhood physical and emotional neglect, children witnessing parents arguing or physical abuse, witnessing frightening scenes even on television, repetitive startling sounds like someone bursting out in rage, bullying, physical fights, war combat, physical assault such as muggings, partner brutality, parental brutality, sexual abuse or assault, unexpected death of a loved one, vehicle accidents, natural disasters, dental or medical trauma such as procedures gone wrong or waking up in the middle of a procedure, or a degenerative illness. The list can be long but to understand what can cause PTSD is individual specific. If the incident witnessed or experienced is shocking, terrifying, upsetting or surreal then it is quite probable that it will cause PTSD.

 

What is the best way to treat PTSD?

It is more about understanding the nature of PTSD, how to approach it and how to position a person’s brain to reprocess this “stuck” material. At New Hope Counselling Centre we have therapists, counsellors and psychotherapists that know how to help you. James Miklos, MCC, R.P. director and therapist is a trauma specialist who has helped numerous people heal from PTSD even in its most complex of forms. We utilize numerous therapeutic tools to help resolve Post-traumatic stress disorder, such as:

 

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Psychosomatic Energetics
• Homeopathy
• Emotional Freedom Techniques
• Fraser’s Dissociative Table
• Psycho Dynamic Therapy
• And more

We will help you to get to the root of your PTSD and help you to heal.

 

New Hope Counselling Centre has helped many in Oakville, Ontario to resolve PTSD. Over a decade we have offered Post-traumatic stress therapy to the residents of Oakville, Ontario with success.

New Hope Counselling Centre has easy accessibility being right next door in Burlington. We offer skilled, professional and compassionate PTSD counselling and psychotherapy that will resolve your issues. We provide real results providing symptom relief as well as resolving the root issue of your PTSD. Resolving your Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is our priority, call us today!

At New Hope Counselling Centre we offer Psychotherapist services to Oakville Ontario and want to help you to resolve your life’s issues at the roots. First we start by helping you by providing solutions and managing symptoms. From there we proceed in helping you heal from the very causes of your distresses and disorders. We are committed to helping you.

Our team of experts in counselling, psychotherapy, holistic health therapy, and life coaching are here to help you to move forward in your life, relationships and family.

Below are some examples of what we can help you with:

• Marriage/Couples Counselling
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar
• Grief
• Anger Management
• Addictions
• Abuse
• Post-traumatic stress
• Eating disorders
• Family counselling
• Parenting issues
• Communication skills
• Stress management
• And much more

It takes courage to step out and get help so that your life can change in powerful and effective ways. Take the next step and contact us today or book your appointment online through our convenient online appointment system. As you book your first appointment know that compassionate non-judgmental psychotherapists and counsellors are available to you to empower you so that you can take control of your life and destiny.

We provide more than just talk therapy. Though we do utilize the time enduring talk style therapies but our Psychotherapy and Counselling involves more than that, we also utilize other styles of therapies that can help you resolve your issues sooner.

Some of the therapies we use are:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Gestalt therapy
• Homeopathy
• Psychosomatic Energetics
• Emotional Freedom Techniques
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• Complimentary Alternative Medicine (C.A.M.)
• Herbal remedies
• Health and Lifestyle Counselling

These therapeutic techniques have shown to be more effective when combined with talk psychotherapy in shorter periods of time.

 

At New Hope Counselling Centre we offer psychotherapy and counselling to people of various cities including Oakville, Ontario. From this thriving community of Oakville, Ontario we have been able to help numerous individuals, couples and families. Oakville is known as a community of professionals, business people, and skilled workers that pursue the very best help for their lives and loved ones at New Hope Counselling Centre we can provide the best for you and your family.

Our centre is located right next door in Burlington, Ontario. Our Psychotherapists, Counsellors, and our Mental Health Practitioners are all professionally trained, educated, experienced and most of all compassionate offering you privacy and comfort. Many of our clients have enjoyed the the calming atmosphere of our office and have found it to be helpful in their healing process.

We immediately help you by providing relief so that we can move forward to resolve the root causes of your issues and disorders. Your quality of life and your time are our priorities because YOU are valuable. We can help you to have a better tomorrow.

Contact us today or book an appointment online, we are ready to help you!

Anger management can be achieved through EMDR and other helpful approaches that will aid in anger control and management.

How intense is your anger?

Anger is an emotion that every person has. There are numerous words that we use to describe anger which often also conveys the intensity. Words for anger that wes use can be: mild irritation, frustration, resentment, anger, hatred, and rage.

When anger is too high then those who internalize will take the passive-aggressive approach and will develop high blood pressure, an ulcer, walk out unexpected on a loved one, give the cold shoulder, use isolation, gossip, use veiled insults or snap with their words. Whereas the aggressive individual will scream, yell, throw things, slam doors, break things, become physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive to people.

Harmful anger

Harmful anger is expressed when a person does the following things:

• Punishing another individual.
• Expressing themselves violently through words and actions.
• Manipulate or control another person.
• When anger is self-serving.
• When they push down their emotions.
• Blame others for their mistakes or unfortunate events.
• Regularly associates with people who are aggressive and angry.
• Holds onto thier anger holding a grudge.
• When they hold onto hurt or disappointment that have have with themselves, people, or the world.

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Causes of anger?

There are numerous causes of anger which can be caused by internal and external events. Possibly you are angry with your partner, a coworker or boss or a traffic jam, a cancelled flight, or possibly you are worrying about a problem.  Another determining factor that often is the underlying root cause to anger are memories of traumatic or upsetting events.

Some underlying causes for anger are:

• Sexual abuse
• Physical abuse
• Verbal abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Neglect in childhood
• Poor attachment in childhood.
• Bullying
• Learned behaviour from angry people in your family or friends

How can I manage my anger?

There are numerous self-help techniques that can help you manage your anger.  Such techniques can include but are not limited to:

• Heart Coherence
• Emotional Freedom Techniques
• Good time management
• Regular exercise
• Regular recreation time
• Fresh air
• Quality time and communication with your partner.
• Eating quality food.

Managing your anger can be a difficult task and for some mastering anger is not a reality without professional help.  Why can’t I master anger on my own in most cases?  The simple answer is unless you can safely reprocess the underlying causes of the anger problem you need professional help that can help you heal and aid you in behavioural managment skills.

Advance and effective therapies that we use:


• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Emotional Freedom Techniques
• Gestalt
• Fraser’s Dissociative Table
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• Psychosomatic Energetics
• Homeopathy
• Coaching and Management Skills
• And other cognitive behavioural approaches

We will help you to change your emotional responses, create and enjoy new thought patterns, resolve addictions, effectively manage your anger by starting your healing process today.

 

Anger Management Program

 

At New Hope Counselling Centre we offer  individualized sessions through psychotherapy and counselling to the community of Oakville, Ontario. Many from Oakville, Ontario helped successfully move forward in their life.

Raymond W. Novaco, Ph.D. said in 1984, “We all experience anger; anger only becomes a serious concern when an individual is angry too frequently, too intensely, and for too long.”

We are located right next door to Oakville in Burlington, Ontario. The short drive is well worth it because our Psychotherapists and Counsellors are compassionate, educated, professional, and well skilled to help facilitate real world results in resolving anger issues.  Anger Control and management is a part of what we do to help bring you immediate relief as well as getting to the root cause of your anger issues and resolving them through our Anger Management Therapy. We take a straightforward approach to give you the quickest results. Anger Management and Anger Control is offered to you through Individual Counselling and Therapy. Learning to control your anger before it controls you is essential to your wellbeing. 

Has talk therapy been effective? For some it has, but too many people are still searching for answers to their unresolved issues.  Counselling and Psychotherapy has always involved talking, from Sigmund Freud to present day. Traditional talk therapy has been utilized by Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists, and Counsellors which has shown to have its benefits but can have limitations.

 

When a person experiences and lives in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and PTSD talk via counselling is only the beginning.  The real work begins when the brain and body memory can be correctly processed through addressing our unresolved and underlying issues through advanced and proven therapies that are available to us today.

 

Some of the advanced and effective therapies that our Counsellors provide are:

 

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Emotional Freedom Techniques
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• Psychosomatic Energetics
• Homeopathy
• Gestalt
• And much more

 

These modalities and therapeutic techniques have been researched and shown to be more effective over simple talk therapy or counselling in a shorter period of time.

 

Mental Health Statistics

 

According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health mental illnesses and addictions vary from mild to severe, but with professional support and treatment most people will recover.

 

1 out of 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue or addiction problem in their life. By the age of 40, 1 in 2 people will have had a mental illness or issue and be in need of counselling or psychotherapy.

 

Statistics have also show that 70% of all or psychiatric mental health issues have their origin in childhood or adolescence.

 

Resolving your mental health issues is a must because it will not only hinder your quality of life ly and emotionally but also it will eventually impair your physical health. Some medical doctors have stated that unresolved emotional issues are at the root of 70-95% of all chronic illnesses and degenerative diseases. These unresolved emotional issues and mental illnesses often have their root cause in such abuses and traumas as:

 

• sexual abuse
• physical abuse
• verbal abuse
• emotional abuse
• neglect in childhood
• medical or dental trauma

We offer individual psychotherapy and counselling to people of numerous regions including Oakville, Ontario. There are many from Oakville, Ontario that we have been able to help from this thriving community. Oakville is a community that has a great resource of professionals. We have aided many from Oakville, Ontario with lasting results.

A short drive from Oakville to our office in Burlington is well worth it. Our Psychotherapists and counsellors are professional, educated, experienced and well trained in the use of the most up to date therapeutic modalities which will help facilitate real results. We believe in aiding you with your symptoms to help bring immediate relief but our most effective work is getting to the root cause of your issues and resolving them. Your time is important and so is the quality of your life. Our approach is to be straightforward and honest with you to give you the quickest results. Individual Counselling and Therapy is crucial to help you move forward whether the problems are small or large. We will help you to move forward in your life today!

We can help save your marriage and bring passion and love to your relationship

James Miklos, MCC, R.P. and associates of New Hope Counselling Centre has been successfully working with couples for over 20 years. We provide quality professional Marriage & Couples Counselling services that has helped many in Oakville, Ontario. We provide quality in person marriage Counselling and Therapy as well as Marriage Workshops to resolve and better the marriage relationship.

 

Marriage and Couples Counselling and Therapy

We approach the relationship from our unique 2-Tier therapeutic process. Unlike other approaches this approach has proven to restore marriages and to rekindle love in the relationship.

In the Tier-1 phase we listen to each side of the story, we then assess the relationship and each individual’s unique background and how it interferes in the relationship. In this phase of the process we counsel, coach, instruct, and role play and resolve marital issues. We work collaboratively with you and your partner in the following ways:

• Clarify emotional needs.
• Resolve bad habits that destroy love in a relationship.
• Improve communication skills.
• How to handle life’s stressors.
• Help give you supportive tools.
• Guidance and training on rekindling love and passion in your relationship.
• How to forgive and receive forgiveness.
• Rebuilding trust in a relationship.
• Help to create a relationship filled with honesty and respect and security.
• Help you to rebuild after an affair whether it is emotional or physical.
• Plus we utilize several marriage assessment tools to make greater headway.

The Tier-2 phase is implemented when emotional conflicts cannot be resolved through cognitive work and education. In this phase each individual in the relationship is taken through a healing journey that resolves emotional triggers by retraining the brain so that emotions can function in a healthier manner. This phase helps the marriage to become what it was meant to be, an oasis of love.

This dual combination approach to Marriage and Couples Counselling/Therapy has proven to be extremely successful for those couples who choose to go through this restorative and healing process. Restoring love, hope, and trust in a relationship is our goal,.

 

Marriage Workshop: Having the marriage you’ve always wanted

In this workshop we will give you the essential keys to having the marriage you have always wanted, from effective communication skills, how to listen, harnessing the power of spiritual love, a meaningful and fulfilling sex life, the effect of children on marriage, keys to stopping sabotage, meeting each others needs, and much more. Not only will you be better informed but you will be able to put this information into practice.

 

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is for both married couples and engaged couples. Helping both couples that are in trouble and couples that simply need a boost in their relationship. This workshop is designed to give you the tools you need to move forward quickly.

 

Subjects Covered

• Effective empathic communication skills.
• Empathic Listening.
• Having your emotional needs met.
• Recognizing and stopping bad habits in a marriage that destroys love.
• Understanding relationship boundaries with each other, children, parents, friends, etc.
• Understanding what love is and how it works and how to work it.
• Fulfilling sexual intimacy.
• Handling of money and security.
• How to argue effectively and in a healthy manner.
• What about children?
• Philosophy of life?
• After an affair, what’s next?

 

 

Resolving the root issues of your marriage problems are our number one priority. Whether it’s Marriage and Couples Counselling/Therapy or our Marriage Workshop it is an investment into your life and relationship not an expense. Having a well trained psychotherapist will facilitate your marriage recovery.

We are located near Oakville, Ontario and having aided many marriages and relationships in this thriving community. We are able to help those who are committed to their marriage and to healthy change. We are here to help you to succeed in having a happy and healthy marriage relationship.

Call us today, for a 15-minute complimentary phone consultation.

Our staff’s combined experience, training, and education have helped hundreds of marriages heal. We will help you your relationship where each others emotional needs are met, sexual intimacy thrives, restore trust, deepen the quality of love in your relationship, strengthen your commitment, and help eliminate bad habits that destroys love in a marriage.

Our approach is holistic in nature where we treat, guide, educate and restore your relationship through various therapies which incorporates the mental, emotional, social, sexual, spiritual and physical aspects of your marriage.

We care about your relationship and your needs! We will facilitate the therapy that is most effective for you and the issues in your marriage. We are committed to helping you overcome your relational difficulties.

 

Often when anxiety hits for the first time people go to the hospital and think that they are having a heart attack or possibly some other life threatening condition. Once they have been told there is nothing physically wrong with them too often they may not be told that they had a panic attack or anxiety attack which then causes shame to set in. For your sake take action and get help for your anxiety disorder.

Suggested steps to take to get help for your anxiety disorders:

• See your family physician to rule out anything physical.
• Set up a counselling or psychotherapy session.
• Obtain Complimentary Alternate Medicine (C.A.M.) and holistic approaches.
• Pursue social support from people who have also suffered from an anxiety condition as well as from family and friends.
• Participate in available self-help groups and networks, and internet communities.

These are all important steps to take so that you are not feeling alone which contributes to more anxiety.

Traditional talk therapy can help that Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists and Counsellors use, but there are times that further steps may need to be taken.  Getting to the root of your problem is key. We may also need support to provide natural healing to mind and body.   

 

Some effective therapies to consider:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

• Emotional Freedom Techniques

• Complimentary Alternate Medicine (C.A.M.)

• Life Coaching to help you with lifestyle changes that need to be implemented.

You are important and so is your health, unresolved anxiety can play a significant role in your current or future physical health. There are a growing number of physicians that are speaking out that 70-95% of all chronic and degenerative diseases are a result of unresolved emotional issues that can contribute to various anxiety disorders. Such issues as, overworking, finances, keeping things inside, overstressed, not enough sleep and rest, childhood sexual abuse, rape, physical abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, childhood neglect, and resentment and unforgiveness.

We offer counselling and life coaching to numerous communities including Oakville, Ontario. In this thriving community of Oakville we have helped numerous individuals with their anxiety issues.