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How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Session: A Step-by-Step Guide Taking the leap to start therapy is a courageous decision. Whether you’re feeling anxious, excited, or a mix of both, knowing how to prepare for your first session can make the experience smoother and more rewarding. Here’s a detailed guide to help you get […]

Therapy, women's health

How Do I Prepare for My First Therapy Session? A Step-by-Step Guide

Building Resilience Through Therapy: Navigating Life Transitions with ConfidenceLife is full of transitions. Some are planned, like starting a new job, getting married, or becoming a parent. Others are unexpected, such as coping with a sudden loss, a relationship ending, or a career setback. While transitions are a natural part of life, they often come […]

career & burnout, Therapy, women's health

Building Resilience Through Therapy: Navigating Life Transitions with Confidence

Trauma-informed therapy has become a central focus in mental health care over recent years, but what does it actually mean, and why is it so important? Whether you’ve experienced trauma yourself or want to better understand the approach, this post will provide clarity on why trauma-informed therapy can be transformative for many. What is Trauma-Informed […]

Therapy

Understanding Trauma-Informed Therapy: What It Means and Why It Matters

If you clicked on this blog post, you’re probably on the fence about whether or not you’re ready for therapy.  First things first, I’d like to commend you on making it this far! Doing your research and understanding your options will set you up for success. While starting therapy might bring up all kinds of […]

women's health

Is Therapy Right For Me? 3 Signs It’s Time To Start

So, you’ve decided to embark on a mental health journey. Congratulations! The hardest step is over and your future is bright. Now that you know you’re ready for therapy, it’s time to find the right therapist. Whether it’s your first time trying therapy or you’ve done it before, it can still feel challenging to find […]

Therapy

What Should I Expect During a Therapy Consult + 4 Questions to Ask Your Therapist

As a therapist who primarily meets with female clients, there’s one topic that applies to everyone: their health! Women’s health is unique, beautiful, and all-encompassing. It’s a complex topic that includes so many areas, and that’s why it’s one of my favourites. Not only do I love learning about women’s health, but as a therapist, […]

women's health

Women’s Health: The Foundation for a Healthy Life

Today we’re talking about two important topics: healthy boundaries and healthy relationships. The two go hand-in-hand. Where there’s a relationship, there should be boundaries and vice versa! While the word “boundary” can sound stiff, rigid, and maybe a little scary, they don’t need to be any of those things. Rather, boundaries are an important building […]

relationships

What are Boundaries? Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Relationships: Creating a Support System That Works for You

Thousands of people worldwide are experiencing burnout and career challenges these days. The growing demands of employers, competitive job market, and good old hustle culture are certainly all to blame. Finding (and keeping) a job that ticks all the boxes can feel pretty much impossible. And achieving proper work-life balance? That’s a whole other game […]

career & burnout

Career & Burnout: Ending the Cycle and Finding Peace

Are you stressed about your financial health? You’re not alone.  This is one of the top challenges I speak to my clients about. Financial stress impacts millions of people around the world. In Canada specifically, it impacts individuals of all income levels and ages. The ever-changing economy makes living a challenge and the cost of […]

money

Understanding Financial Stress: What It Is & How to Cope

I’m a Toronto-based psychotherapist, toddler mom, and proud woman of colour. My vision is for women to live in a world where they feel empowered and support one another in achieving their goals.

I started Grey Couch in 2021 to help amazing individuals work through the “grey” stuff in their lives. Now it's is more than a clinic, it’s a lifestyle that offers a specialized approach to helping modern women tackle modern problems related to relationships and boundaries, financial stress, women’s health, and career direction and burnout. 

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I'm Julianna

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