AgSafe Mental Health Supports Available to Ranchers and Farmers
March 14th 2022
If you are a farmer or rancher affected by the floods and fires in BC in recent years, contact Collins Counselling for individual or family counselling - funded by AgSafe BC.Read More
Differences Between Equine Therapy and Equine Assisted Counselling
February 18th 2022
Learn the trivial difference between these often interchangeable terms, and read about the goals of both. Contact Robin in Kamloops today for counselling services.Read More
5 Ways Trauma Might Change Behaviour
January 26th 2022
As a Kamloops counsellor, I've seen lives affected in many ways by trauma. If you're experiencing any of these and want help, contact me for a consultation.Read More
Insights, Tips, and Therapies for Connecting with and Helping Neurodivergent Clients
October 6th 2021
Read Robin Collins' article from the Fall 2021 issue of INSIGHTS magazine - published by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).Read More
Three Ways to Increase Happiness
August 19th 2021
At Collins Counselling in Kamloops, we know that not everyone has that seemingly innate ability to see the bright side of everything. If you need some help increasing your happiness, here are three ways to start.Read More
3 Options for Counselling at Collins Counselling
July 20th 2021
Robin Collins offers Kamloops counselling services in various different formats. If you're more comfortable in a traditional experience, she provides that. Alternatively though, you might benefit from nature-based or equine-assisted therapy.Read More
5 Reasons to See a Kamloops Counsellor During the Pandemic
March 19th 2021
The pandemic has been tough on everyone. Here at Collins Counselling in Kamloops, we believe that counselling should reflect everyday life. When everyday life consists of all the extra stressors that come from living in a pandemic, we assure you that...Read More
The Impacts of Horse Therapy
February 16th 2021
Horse therapy is shown to reduce stress and lower blood pressure, easing the client into an open discussion with the therapist. Horses have been shown to help identify and process feelings with a human and respond in kind. To paint the picture, a per...Read More
How a Horse Can Help You Learn Leadership Skills
January 8th 2021
Horses communicate through body language, and by working with horses in a therapeutic setting we are entering into their world and must learn their language and values. The responses and reactions of horses provide immediate information on our state ...Read More
Life Advice from Horses
December 2nd 2020
Horses have so much to teach us if we only open ourselves up to listen. Here are some specifics in Life Advice you can get from Horses.Read More
Equine Therapy and ADHD - How it Works?
October 14th 2020
When it comes to neurodiverse conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),equine therapy has proven to be incredibly beneficial not only because animals provide emotional support but because horses also have the capabilities o...Read More
Can Equine Therapy With Teens Reduce Incidences of Adult Obesity?
September 14th 2020
Equine-assisted activities and equine therapy studies in youth have shown that connecting with animal companions lead to escalated feelings of hopefulness, joy, self-confidence, motivation, and overall increased positive health behaviors.Read More
