ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness

Meet Veronica "Roni" Freeman!

Roni is a professionally trained Art Therapist and counsellor who combines her lifelong passions for art and psychology to support individuals through life's challenges. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, she provides a compassionate, client-centred, trauma-informed approach for children, youth, adults, and older adults.
Roni works with a variety of concerns including mental health challenges, trauma, addiction, loneliness, life transitions, and everyday stress. She believes that creativity can offer a powerful pathway to healing, self-discovery, and expression, especially when words feel difficult to find.

Art therapy sessions may include art making, conversation, or a combination of both, depending on each client's needs and comfort level. No artistic experience is required. Art therapy is about exploring yourself and your experiences in a safe and supportive environment, not creating perfect artwork.

We are excited to welcome Roni and the unique perspective she brings through art therapy and counselling.

To learn more about Roni and Art Therapy visit: sandcastleatc.com

Manual osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach that supports the body’s natural ability to heal and self-regulate. By addressing restrictions in the muscles, joints, fascia, and internal systems, it can help reduce pain, improve mobility and posture, relieve tension, support nervous system balance, and enhance overall function and well-being. This holistic care is well suited for those seeking a calm, individualized approach to supporting long-term health.

We’re pleased to welcome Koshambi Chadha, Manual Osteopath, to the clinic. Koshambi brings a thoughtful, personalized approach to care, using a range of gentle manual techniques to support improved movement, alignment, and comfort. She is now accepting new patients and looks forward to supporting individuals on their wellness journey.

To learn more about manual osteopathy or to book an appointment, visit
https://thrive-life.ca/our-services/osteopathy-services/

Are you feeling the weight of a high-stress, high-pressure profession? Is your nervous system struggling to keep up with the constant demands of work and life? Do you experience fatigue, irritability, or a sense of being overwhelmed? Or perhaps you're worried that continuing at this pace will push you into burnout?

Give yourself—and your loved ones—the gift of tools to support your nervous system and help you show up as your best self in both your work and personal life.

Join certified yoga therapist Danny Ferguson for a session that combines practical tools with hands-on mat practice, designed to help you manage stress, navigate crises, and balance the chaos of daily life. Learn key strategies to support your nervous system and thrive, even under pressure.

To register or discover more classes being offered, follow the links below:
https://thrive-life.ca/movementclasses/

Whether you are shopping for a father figure in your life or looking for your next read, Daniel Meszaros, RCC has you covered.

In this video, Daniel shares five books that offer thoughtful perspectives on parenting, fatherhood, emotional wellbeing, and family relationships. From navigating the realities of modern fatherhood to understanding the emotional side of parenting, these recommendations provide practical insights and meaningful reflection for dads and caregivers alike.

Featured titles include The New Fatherhood by Kevin Maguire, Dad Brain by Darby Saxbe, My Kids Make Me Angry by Kevin Hart, Father Time by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, and Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy.

Interested in exploring more resources for parenting, mental health, and wellbeing? Visit our resource library: https://thrive-life.ca/resources-articles/

To learn more about Daniel and his approach to counselling, visit https://thrive-life.ca/daniel-meszaros-counsellor/

We’re accepting items like high chairs, nursing pillows, baby carriers, sleepers, and other essential gear. Your donations directly support families facing financial challenges, helping ensure babies and young children have what they need to grow and thrive.
We’re proud to once again partner with Baby Go Round for this important initiative and are so grateful for the continued generosity of our community.

To learn more about Baby Go Round and the impact of your donations, visit: https://babygoround.ca

Small changes may not feel significant in the moment, but over time they can shape our physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and daily routines in meaningful ways.

A few deep breaths before reacting can help create space for calmer communication. Sharing meals together can strengthen connection within families. Quiet breathing before bed may help the body settle into rest. Consistent communication in relationships often builds trust more than occasional grand gestures.

Wellbeing is often supported through the small things we do consistently rather than one big moment of change. Small habits, small pauses, and small moments of connection can create lasting impact over time.

At ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness, we believe caring for your wellbeing can start with small, manageable steps. To learn more about our counselling, wellness, movement, and holistic health services, visit thrive-life.ca

Meet Karen Peters! A compassionate therapist with over 20 years of experience, Karen believes that every person’s life experiences are sacred and should be treated with care and respect. Specializing in supporting adolescents and parents/caregivers, she works to help individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive. Karen’s goal is to create a safe space where people can explore their experiences, reconnect with themselves, and work towards their healing journey.

With a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Karen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a licensed provider of several programs, including Bringing Baby Home and children of divorce programs. She offers evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and life transitions. In addition to individual therapy, Karen provides pre-marital counselling, couples communication, family therapy, and psychoeducation groups.

Karen’s personal experiences with caregiving, parenting children through open transracial adoption, and navigating mental health resources have given her a deep understanding of the challenges families face. She is passionate about helping families find belonging and support.

Karen offers both in-person and virtual counselling sessions using privacy-compliant video calling for those unable to attend in person.

To learn more about Karen visit: https://thrive-life.ca/karen-peters-counsellor/
To learn more about Karen's resources visit: https://thrive-life.ca/resources-articles/

We are excited to welcome Enna Liu to the ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness team.
Enna provides thoughtful, individualized care through an integrative approach rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She takes the time to understand each person’s unique needs and creates treatment plans tailored to support their health and well-being.

Her services include acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, gua sha, and facial acupuncture. Enna supports clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including pain, stress, sleep difficulties, women’s health concerns, fertility and pregnancy support, sports injuries, allergies, immune health, and skin conditions.
Known for her attentive and compassionate approach, Enna strives to create a calm and welcoming space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.

To learn more about Enna or to book an appointment, visit thrive-life.ca.

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