Why the relationship matters in therapy
I was talking to a therapist friend the other day and he told me that if he ever feels stuck with a client, he just focuses on the relationship and how he can make sure that he and his client…
Thoughts On Therapy
by Justin Morrison, M.C.
Thoughts On Therapy
by Justin Morrison, M.C.
Justin Morrison
I became a therapist because I've seen how healing happens in relationship, not isolation. When I'm with a client, I create space where they can set aside what the world expects and explore what's really true—without judgment, without rush.
What to Expect from Couples Counselling: A Therapist’s Perspective
Before the possibility of becoming a therapist ever occurred to me, my wife and I decided to try couples counselling. It came at a time when we were struggling to understand each other’s perspective, and this was causing a lot…
How Having Children Changes Your Relationship (And What to Do About It)
Getting pregnant and having kids is often the fulfillment of a lifetime dream for a couple. For a lot of people, they have known for a long time that they wanted to be a parent and experience all the joy…
When Depression Builds Walls: Understanding Emotional Withdrawal in Relationships
When one partner is suffering with depression it can have a devastating effect in the relationship. When I went through my own depressive episode, it led me to isolate myself in both conscious and unconscious ways. Consciously, I told myself…
One Good Ear: How I Became The Therapist In The Room
In hindsight it all seems so obvious—I should have become a therapist years ago. Easy to say now, but if I hadn’t befriended Jennifer, a retired therapist, during COVID, I may never have found my path. What struck me in…