Let’s join hands in pushing positivity out into the world.

A few years ago, a primary school friend reminded me of how I used to give him some of my exercise books when we were in primary school – a few friends also shared with me how I used to feed them when we were undergraduates and how they relished coming to our house to eat Amala during “ASUU Strike” – I also remembered a few girlfriends that literally moved into my parents house to live with us because they either lost their parents or preferred to stay with me. My parents allowed them to stay with me. I am saying all of these not to draw attention to myself or win accolades…not at all, but to confirm further God’s calling upon my life.

About two decades ago, a senior sister echoed God’s calling upon my life when she prayed for me and shared that I would be like an oak tree for others to take refuge in. That is precisely who I am today.

I am a bonafide child of God, a Christian counsellor, a couples counsellor, and a Registered Psychotherapist who encourages couples to reflect on their decisions when building their marriage. I share different ways and techniques with clients on how not to be afraid to take up new challenges and to embrace new beginnings happily—thus the name of my practice, New Beginnings Barrie Psychotherapy and Counselling.

So, as I reflect on many things that led me to who I am today, I encourage you to do the same. Who are you presently? Are you bringing joy into people’s lives? Are you doing what you are called to be doing? Have you seen telltale signs of what your future may look like? I head off to bed almost every night with joy and smiles because I see people whose lives are much better just with a prayer to God, a few words of encouragement or a couple of techniques from different modalities I share with them to make them feel better.

If you need to learn more about yourself or feel you need to be more fulfilled in life, then reach out to someone who can mentor you or help you find your niche or calling; I will be here waiting to assist you—after all, I was born to do this.

Written by Ibukun Ogunsina,
New Beginnings Barrie,
Psychotherapy and Counselling Services.
Website: www.newbeginningsbarrie.com
E-mail: inquiry@newbeginningsbarrie.com
Tel: +1 705 241 8456