Testimonials
“When we were referred to Connect Counselling, we were at our rock bottom low. We wanted change in our lives and believed that we didn’t have to live the way we had been living.
The counselling we have received has brought clarity, understanding, healing and hope for our future. We have been given tools that have helped us face the problem head on. We no longer feel defeated but instead empowered.
The Parenting Skills class was also very helpful to us. Meeting other parents that are going through similar situations helped us to feel like we aren’t alone.
We have never felt judged or looked down upon. We have always felt heard and supported. We feel we have been given a gift that has changed our lives. We are very grateful for all the help we have received and can’t thank you enough.”
“I would not be where I am today without the help I have received and continue to receive from Connect Counselling.”
“The counsellor helped me realize a lot and I am so grateful that I had her help me in a time of struggle. She left me with skills that will last to improve myself and future relationships.”
“I always find the group supportive and understanding and leave with a stronger sense of self.”
“My boys loved the children and change workshop. They couldn’t wait to come each week.”
“The men’s group has been life saving for me, enabling me to save my marriage and improve my relationship with my daughters. The fact that there is a no-cost safe place to come and share with other men is awesome.”
“Attending ROW group has been most beneficial to helping me in the season of healing and return to health. The wisdom shared gives me a better perspective. The support and lessons our facilitator shares are invaluable – from life skills to reflective thinking- to healthy application. I will be forever grateful.”
“Connect Counselling provides an invaluable service to its group members. This counselling would be unaffordable to myself if not for your Centre. ‘The counsellors’ have been very helpful in dealing with my issues – again, I cannot overemphasize the value of your programs.”
“I am not sure how it all worked, but I was able to stop the flashbacks, waves of sadness and have a calm mind and to face some silly fears. I know it was the experience of the facilitators (who) know what to say at what moment.”
“I have many friends, but these deep feelings and family problems are never brought up. Growing up, it was frowned upon to show too much emotion and parents did not provide me with much compassion or empathy, so needless to say, I had little to give”.
“The Men’s group has offered me one day a week to be able to express my feelings and be at my most vulnerable state. I now can offer some light to someone else in the group. I look forward to Monday nights, as I now have a sanctuary”!
“The freedom to talk, and learn from one another is not found anywhere else. I have a much stronger desire to live and thrive, then I have ever had. Men have a tough time sharing their inner thoughts, and here we feel safe to do so”.