Support for life’s many challenges

We don’t experience life in neat little categories.
Challenges often overlap, change over time, and show up differently for each person and family.

You may recognize yourself in one area below — or several.
That’s okay.

Our role is to meet you where you’re at, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and support you in moving forward in a way that feels steady, respectful, and manageable.

Anxiety, Mood & Mental Health

• Anxiety (generalized, social, panic attacks, situational anxiety, chronic worry, chronic stress)

• Panic attacks

• Depression

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

• Mental health disorders (including bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders)

• Phobias and fears

Neurodiversity & Cognitive Differences

• ADD / ADHD counselling

• ADHD assessments

• Autism / Asperger’s Syndrome

• Post-concussion syndrome

• Living with a mental health disorder (self or loved one)

Trauma, Abuse & Safety

• Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, financial, childhood, elder)

• Trauma (assaults, accidents, complex trauma)

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Violence

• Bullying or harassment (school or workplace)

• Crisis management

• Suicide ideation / self-harm

Stress, Burnout & Life Pressure

• Stress and chronic stress

• Burnout

• Work-related stress and workplace challenges

• Life balance

• Time management

• Coping skills

• Wellness

Relationships, Family & Parenting

• Relationship challenges and interpersonal issues

• Conflict at home or work

• Effective communication

• Trust issues

• Attachment issues

• Codependence

• Separation and divorce

• Affair recovery

• Parenting and co-parenting

• Blended family challenges

• Family of origin issues

• Family alienation (parents or adult children)

• Living with a partner or family member with mental illness

Identity, Sexuality & Personal Expression

• Gender identity and sexuality

• Sexual orientation and diversity (2SLGBTQIA+)

• Sexual issues

• Shame, guilt, and self-acceptance

Addictions & Compulsive Behaviours

• Substance use (alcohol, drugs)

• Gambling

• Pornography or internet use

• Sex addiction

• Smoking cessation

Life Transitions & Existential Concerns

• Life transitions (midlife, career change, retirement)

• Existential concerns

• Change and uncertainty

• Aging and caregiving

• Sandwich generation challenges
  (adults supporting aging parents while raising children or supporting grown children)

• Financial stress and money-related concerns

• Menopause

Growth, Empowerment & Personal Development

• Self-esteem and self-confidence

• Personal empowerment

• Self-compassion

• Self-care (boundaries, regulation, trust)

• Goal setting and accomplishment

• Problem solving

• Personal growth and self-actualization

While the challenges people experience may look different on the surface, our work often focuses on similar foundations:

• understanding patterns and underlying stress responses

• building emotional regulation and coping capacity

• strengthening communication and boundaries

• supporting meaningful, sustainable change

Care is always tailored — to the individual, the relationship, or the family — and paced in a way that feels respectful and manageable.

While everyone’s experience is different, many clients describe similar shifts as they move through counselling.

Over time, people often notice:

• feeling calmer and more emotionally steady

• greater understanding of themselves and their patterns

• improved coping skills during stressful or difficult moments

• clearer communication and healthier boundaries

• increased confidence and self-trust

• a stronger sense of balance and wellbeing

For some, the changes are subtle at first.
For others, the relief is more noticeable early on.

Either way, progress tends to build gradually — in ways that feel supportive, realistic, and sustainable.

The challenges people bring to counselling often look different depending on age, life stage, and relationships.

We support:

• Adults navigating personal challenges, emotional distress, work or life transitions, and mental health concerns

• Couples when individual struggles affect communication, connection, trust, or balance within the relationship

• Kids & teens experiencing emotional, behavioural, social, or school-related difficulties — while supporting parents along the way

When appropriate, we take a holistic, systems-informed approach — recognizing that challenges rarely exist in isolation, and that support may involve individuals, relationships, or families.

Care is always tailored to the person or family in front of us, and paced in a way that feels respectful and manageable.

For over 20 years, penney murphy & associates has supported individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety and stress.

Our experienced team offers:

• practical, evidence-informed counselling

• a collaborative, down-to-earth approach

• support for adults, couples, kids, and teens

• in-person sessions in Saskatoon

• online counselling across Saskatchewan

You’ll be met with care, understanding, and support that feels steady and respectful.

You don’t need to know exactly how to describe what you’re experiencing — or where it fits on a list.

If something is affecting your wellbeing, relationships, or quality of life, that’s where we can begin.  And we’ll figure it out together.

• Book a session that feels right

• Or choose a free consult if you’d like help deciding