Rostyslav Shemechko; Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO), Schema Therapist, Certified Therapist in CBT and EMDR.

The Depression Paradox

Why Trying to NOT Be Depressed Keeps You Depressed Here’s something that surprises many of my clients: The harder you […]

You’re not just living in the present. Your future self is already influencing you. That hesitation before taking a risk

Feeling overwhelmed by the Christmas rush? You’re not alone. The weeks leading up to Christmas often bring packed schedules, financial

Try a different approach to planning. Let yourself decide what really matters. In therapy, we often talk about values-based planning

Do you believe that psychotherapists can “fix” you? In reality, therapists guide and equip you with tools; you’re the agent

One more psychotherapy myth tells that you must discuss every childhood trauma to benefit from therapy. Reality: Therapy can focus

Suffering from insomnia and tired of common tips to fall asleep? Did you know that a brief, controlled cold exposure

Did you know? You don’t have to be “falling apart” to benefit from therapy. Many people come to therapy not

Have you heard about hypomania? It is a mood state that is elevated or irritable but milder than mania. People

Try starting your day with a brief planning ritual: jot down 3 achievable tasks, plus one “buffer” activity to protect

What to do when you’re not sure which service to choose? First, try to describe the problem. Therapy and coaching

As a psychotherapist, I believe empathy is a strength – when it’s practiced with healthy boundaries. Empathy helps people feel