by Kotone Frankowski | May 19, 2026 | LGBTQ2S Identity
Most people who type “polyamory counselling” into a search bar are not asking a definitional question. They are asking a personal one. Something is going on inside one of their relationships, or between two of them, and they want to know whether reaching...
by Kotone Frankowski | May 8, 2026 | Trauma & the Body
The phrase “trauma-informed care” appears on a lot of therapy websites. It is on more sites than the actual training warrants. The label has outpaced what it is supposed to describe, and that creates a real problem for someone who is trying to find a...
by Kotone Frankowski | May 8, 2026 | Anxiety
The phrase “high-functioning anxiety” gets used as if it is a category of person, but it is not a diagnosis. It is not in the DSM. It is a name people give to a particular shape that anxiety takes when it lives alongside getting things done. The reason it...
by Kotone Frankowski | May 8, 2026 | Beginner Hub Posts
Most people who type something like “what kind of therapy do I need” into a search bar are not asking a definitional question. They are asking a personal one. Something is off, something feels heavier than it should, a transition is not going the way they...
by Kotone Frankowski | May 8, 2026 | Life Coaching
Most people who type “life coaching vs therapy” into a search bar are not asking a definitional question. They are asking a personal one. Something is going on in their life, they want help with it, and they cannot tell which kind of help fits. This post...
by Kotone Frankowski | May 8, 2026 | Anxiety
Most people show up to their first counselling session a little nervous, even when they have wanted to be there for months. The unknown does that. You have not done this before, you do not know what the room will feel like, and you do not know what is expected of you....
by Kotone Frankowski | May 5, 2026 | LGBTQ2S Identity
Most therapy websites in BC say they are inclusive. The word “affirming” appears on a lot of pages. The experience of finding a therapist who actually understands what affirming means, who has done the specific work, who will not require you to teach them...
by Kotone Frankowski | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog
Why Trauma Makes Relationships Hard (And What to Do About It)Feb 113 min readWhy Trauma Makes Relationships Hard (And What to Do About It)Trauma, especially complex PTSD (CPTSD), can deeply impact how we connect with others. Whether you’ve experienced childhood...
by Kotone Frankowski | Feb 10, 2025 | Blog
Healing the Wounds: Navigating Attachment Styles in Complex Trauma RecoveryFeb 102 min readUpdated: Feb 11As a trauma-informed counsellor, I understand the profound impact that early attachment experiences have on individuals, especially those who have endured complex...
by Kotone Frankowski | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog
Welcome Back: Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Recommit to Your Well-BeingOct 4, 20242 min readAs summer fades into the background and the cooler, crisper days of autumn arrive, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of back-to-school routines, work commitments,...
