Centre Wellness is pleased to announce the addition of Julianna Park to our clinical team as a doctoral student therapist. Ms. Park brings dedication, clinical training, and a client-centered approach to her therapeutic practice. Clinical Background and Training Julianna Park is currently pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology at Queen’s University. As part of her […]

If you’re struggling with anxiety, please know that you’re not alone on this journey. Anxiety can make everyday activities feel overwhelming and exhausting, affecting many aspects of your life. At Centre Wellness in Kingston, we offer various therapeutic approaches to support your mental health, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)—one effective option that has helped many […]

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy often sounds mysterious to those first hearing about it. The name itself can be intimidating, and descriptions involving eye movements or bilateral stimulation may seem unusual compared to traditional talk therapy. Yet EMDR has become one of the most well-researched and effective treatments for trauma and many other […]

Have you ever felt stuck between doing what feels right for your long-term goals and what would make you feel better right now? Maybe it’s between speaking up in a difficult conversation or staying quiet to avoid conflict. Or choosing between going to that social event even though your anxiety is high, versus staying home […]

When considering therapy, many people automatically seek out experienced practitioners with decades of clinical work behind them. While seasoned therapists certainly bring valuable expertise to the table, there’s another option worth considering that often goes overlooked: working with a student therapist. At Centre Wellness in Kingston, we believe in the value that student therapists can […]

In an era where screens dominate our attention, we’re witnessing an unprecedented disconnection from our most fundamental human needs: movement and meaningful social connection. At Centre Wellness in Kingston, we see firsthand how smartphone dependency is impacting mental health. Our bodies evolved for physical activity and face-to-face interaction, yet many of us spend entire days […]

Working behind the walls of a correctional facility, you face challenges that few outside your profession can truly comprehend. While the physical dangers of your job are obvious, there’s another less visible but equally damaging risk you may be experiencing: moral injury. What Is Moral Injury? Moral injury occurs when you’re repeatedly placed in situations […]

In our Kingston therapy practice, we often see clients whose anxiety or trauma has created a disconnection between mind and body. This disconnection is a common protective response—when emotions become overwhelming, we sometimes unconsciously “tune out” physical sensations as a coping mechanism. At Centre Wellness, our therapy for anxiety and therapy for PTSD includes techniques […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the importance of mental well-being and to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. At Centre Wellness, we recognize that mental health is a vital component of overall health, and we are committed to providing therapy services in Kingston that support individuals on their journey toward […]

Have you ever found yourself caught in a spiral of harsh self-criticism or quick judgments about others? It’s a common human experience that can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, and emotionally drained. Judgment acts like a mental barrier, blocking our ability to understand, grow, and connect meaningfully with ourselves and those around us. Curiosity: The […]