Therapists Beginning With G in Nova Scotia
You don’t always need a big problem to need support. Just dealing with life’s ups and downs can be tough, and everyone deserves help, even if they can’t put a name to their struggles. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore your thoughts and feelings. I offer individual counselling for those aged 14 and older, as well as couples counselling.
You don’t always need a big problem to need support. Just dealing with life’s ups and downs can be tough, and everyone deserves help, even if they can’t put a name to their struggles. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore your thoughts and feelings. I offer individual counselling for those aged 14 and older, as well as couples counselling.
The best part about what I do is watching parents and children find joy in being together. I love to work with parents who feel disconnected from their children and lost about how to support them. After families have worked with me, I hope they leave with a deeper connection to each other.
The best part about what I do is watching parents and children find joy in being together. I love to work with parents who feel disconnected from their children and lost about how to support them. After families have worked with me, I hope they leave with a deeper connection to each other.
Brenda F Gear
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, Inuit
Verified Verified
Sydney, NS B1P (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is to create a safe space for opportunities where clients can express and explore their personal stories that is strength-based and future oriented. I do that through talk therapy that poses traumatic experiences can alter our world-views; sometimes for long periods of time. The first step in change is believing in why you are here. The rest can be achieved over time as we share insight into your experiences. As an Indigenous social worker I can contextualize your experiences through social and political contexts in contemporary and historical Canadian policy.
My approach to therapy is to create a safe space for opportunities where clients can express and explore their personal stories that is strength-based and future oriented. I do that through talk therapy that poses traumatic experiences can alter our world-views; sometimes for long periods of time. The first step in change is believing in why you are here. The rest can be achieved over time as we share insight into your experiences. As an Indigenous social worker I can contextualize your experiences through social and political contexts in contemporary and historical Canadian policy.
My approach to mental health service delivery is simple - use all your resources to build therapeutic trust, guide assessments and conceptualize interventions. Examples of clinical interventions include trauma-informed mental health care and education for men and women 18 years old who are seeking an opinion about the status of their mental health. All services begin with an assessment. We can blend principles of trauma-informed care with other models of care for a more robust form of treatment to reduce negative responses for mental health or addictions issues.
My approach to mental health service delivery is simple - use all your resources to build therapeutic trust, guide assessments and conceptualize interventions. Examples of clinical interventions include trauma-informed mental health care and education for men and women 18 years old who are seeking an opinion about the status of their mental health. All services begin with an assessment. We can blend principles of trauma-informed care with other models of care for a more robust form of treatment to reduce negative responses for mental health or addictions issues.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Hi there, sometimes you just need a safe space to sit down and talk to someone about your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, actions, relationships or life events. The truth is sometimes we find ourselves living in a dark place. I have over 30 years experience working in healthcare/mental health. My adolescent and adult clients come to me because they’ve been struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and leave empowered, with specific tools that can help them cope and thrive. My clients learn to understand themselves and move towards the light at the end of the tunnel.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Hi there, sometimes you just need a safe space to sit down and talk to someone about your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, actions, relationships or life events. The truth is sometimes we find ourselves living in a dark place. I have over 30 years experience working in healthcare/mental health. My adolescent and adult clients come to me because they’ve been struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and leave empowered, with specific tools that can help them cope and thrive. My clients learn to understand themselves and move towards the light at the end of the tunnel.
Are anxiety and stress controlling your life, limiting your daily activities, and causing you to have persistent anxious thoughts? I am here to help you and provide a safe space where together we focus on developing effective coping skills that can help you rise above depression, learn to control anxiety and stress, recover from trauma, and overcome perfectionism. Or have you moved to Canada and are you navigating the challenges of starting a new life in a new country? My experience as an immigrant has helped to support other newcomers who are experiencing stress and anxiety due to migration.
Are anxiety and stress controlling your life, limiting your daily activities, and causing you to have persistent anxious thoughts? I am here to help you and provide a safe space where together we focus on developing effective coping skills that can help you rise above depression, learn to control anxiety and stress, recover from trauma, and overcome perfectionism. Or have you moved to Canada and are you navigating the challenges of starting a new life in a new country? My experience as an immigrant has helped to support other newcomers who are experiencing stress and anxiety due to migration.
My ideal client is at a turning point, struggling with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. They seek a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions and gain clarity. Their goals include rebuilding confidence, overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors, and fostering healthier relationships. Ultimately, they want to regain purpose, balance, and emotional resilience, committed to long-term growth and thriving both personally and professionally.
My ideal client is at a turning point, struggling with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. They seek a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions and gain clarity. Their goals include rebuilding confidence, overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors, and fostering healthier relationships. Ultimately, they want to regain purpose, balance, and emotional resilience, committed to long-term growth and thriving both personally and professionally.
Michaela-Katie Gilhooley
BACYC, MA, CYC-P, RP, RCT
Verified Verified
Head of St Margarets Bay, NS B3Z
Michaela is passionate about working with children, youth and their families. She values the uniqueness of each family and their dynamics. Her areas of experience include anxiety, depression, attachment/development concerns, attachment disruptions, parenting concerns, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, and grief. She has specialized training in areas such as dialectic behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy and Lego Therapy. Michaela aims to run sessions with a client-centered approach that focuses on relationship building.
Michaela is passionate about working with children, youth and their families. She values the uniqueness of each family and their dynamics. Her areas of experience include anxiety, depression, attachment/development concerns, attachment disruptions, parenting concerns, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, and grief. She has specialized training in areas such as dialectic behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy and Lego Therapy. Michaela aims to run sessions with a client-centered approach that focuses on relationship building.
Lynette Gillis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, MFA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
Waitlist for new clients
I offer therapy to people who are struggling to move forward and feeling stuck in some way. You may be feeling disconnected, carrying negative perceptions of yourself, or feeling a general sense of not living the life you want to live and wanting change. I provide a space for you to be seen and known. I want to find what is holding you back. I often work with people through challenges in relationships, in living more authentically, and in building a more secure sense of self. Together we look at the ways you protect yourself and whether these ways are still serving you.
I offer therapy to people who are struggling to move forward and feeling stuck in some way. You may be feeling disconnected, carrying negative perceptions of yourself, or feeling a general sense of not living the life you want to live and wanting change. I provide a space for you to be seen and known. I want to find what is holding you back. I often work with people through challenges in relationships, in living more authentically, and in building a more secure sense of self. Together we look at the ways you protect yourself and whether these ways are still serving you.
Carla Gillis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, DipTIRP, MFA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waverley, NS B2R (Online Only)
I work collaboratively and sensitively with whatever issues you feel ready to bring forward. This could include relationship challenges, emotional reactivity, difficulties getting needs met, conflict aversion, poor self-concept, anxiety, depression and trauma. We may spend time exploring the past, but our focus may also remain on present-day experiences. Such work can help you build self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional tolerance. It can help clarify thinking and enhance problem-solving. It is intuitive work – I believe we can start pretty much anywhere, in any session, and eventually get to where we need to go.
I work collaboratively and sensitively with whatever issues you feel ready to bring forward. This could include relationship challenges, emotional reactivity, difficulties getting needs met, conflict aversion, poor self-concept, anxiety, depression and trauma. We may spend time exploring the past, but our focus may also remain on present-day experiences. Such work can help you build self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional tolerance. It can help clarify thinking and enhance problem-solving. It is intuitive work – I believe we can start pretty much anywhere, in any session, and eventually get to where we need to go.
Accepting New Clients - Our life journey can be challenging! If you're experiencing difficulties in your life, I would very much like to support you on your journey to healing. I have over 18 years experience supporting individuals develop strategies to manage challenges, including eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, relationship issues, academic issues, grief, sexualized violence, domestic violence, etc. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a Certified Canadian Counselling Therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Accepting New Clients - Our life journey can be challenging! If you're experiencing difficulties in your life, I would very much like to support you on your journey to healing. I have over 18 years experience supporting individuals develop strategies to manage challenges, including eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, relationship issues, academic issues, grief, sexualized violence, domestic violence, etc. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a Certified Canadian Counselling Therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Welcome to Cindy Gillis Counselling Services. I have been an educator for over 25 years with a passion for supporting the well being of others. I am able to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to feel supported and heard while exploring your thoughts, emotions and any challenges you may be facing. Sometimes simply talking about what is bothering you can be a good first step towards improving your self awareness, coping skills and quality of life.
Welcome to Cindy Gillis Counselling Services. I have been an educator for over 25 years with a passion for supporting the well being of others. I am able to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to feel supported and heard while exploring your thoughts, emotions and any challenges you may be facing. Sometimes simply talking about what is bothering you can be a good first step towards improving your self awareness, coping skills and quality of life.
My practice includes working with a diverse group of individuals, but some of my areas of focus are supporting adults with ADHD, people who have a history of trauma, those living with mental illness, and those who struggle to maintain healthy relationships.
My practice includes working with a diverse group of individuals, but some of my areas of focus are supporting adults with ADHD, people who have a history of trauma, those living with mental illness, and those who struggle to maintain healthy relationships.
Colin Dale Gjesdal
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
I am a clinical social worker in Dartmouth NS with over ten years experience providing specialized treatment for individuals and family members affected by addictive behaviours such as substance abuse and gambling. My areas of interest include trauma, spirituality, grief and anxiety management.
I am a clinical social worker in Dartmouth NS with over ten years experience providing specialized treatment for individuals and family members affected by addictive behaviours such as substance abuse and gambling. My areas of interest include trauma, spirituality, grief and anxiety management.
Matthew Glass
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2W (Online Only)
Imagine having a space where you can share what’s really going on, without judgment, where the focus is entirely on helping you feel better. Whether you’re dealing with constant worrying, feeling stuck in a low mood, or just finding it hard to keep up with everything, therapy can offer relief.
Imagine having a space where you can share what’s really going on, without judgment, where the focus is entirely on helping you feel better. Whether you’re dealing with constant worrying, feeling stuck in a low mood, or just finding it hard to keep up with everything, therapy can offer relief.
As a Mi'kmaw women,I have spent my time investing into offering support to Indigenous youth and families. I have spent a lot of time working directly with clients who have ASD and ADHD, single moms, and victims of trauma. I understand that therapy is not one-size-fits-all, so I use a variety of techniques that are suited to what you need and what your goals are. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive space and to build a relationship so that you feel comfortable allowing me to go on your journey with you. I approach therapy from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens and offer westernized and traditional methods of healing.
As a Mi'kmaw women,I have spent my time investing into offering support to Indigenous youth and families. I have spent a lot of time working directly with clients who have ASD and ADHD, single moms, and victims of trauma. I understand that therapy is not one-size-fits-all, so I use a variety of techniques that are suited to what you need and what your goals are. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive space and to build a relationship so that you feel comfortable allowing me to go on your journey with you. I approach therapy from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens and offer westernized and traditional methods of healing.
Amanda Gogan
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW RSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NS B4H (Online Only)
Are you looking to connect with your self on a deeper level and want an unbiased person to talk to? Have you wanted to get support that’s focused on you and your progress? Going through major life changes; looking for help with processing a mental health diagnosis; feeling disconnected, less confident, stressed, anxious or misunderstood? Many people find themselves always taking care of others’ and leaving little time for themselves to heal and grow. Making yourself a priority is an integral piece of a therapeutic dynamic.
Are you looking to connect with your self on a deeper level and want an unbiased person to talk to? Have you wanted to get support that’s focused on you and your progress? Going through major life changes; looking for help with processing a mental health diagnosis; feeling disconnected, less confident, stressed, anxious or misunderstood? Many people find themselves always taking care of others’ and leaving little time for themselves to heal and grow. Making yourself a priority is an integral piece of a therapeutic dynamic.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENT'S* I am so glad you are here and putting forth your needs first or maybe you are here because your friend or family member needs support or you are just tired of feeling this ‘Numb’ feeling and you want some answers as to “Why are you feeling this way? or asking yourself “Why don’t I feel happy or sad anymore?”, “Why am I like this?”, What is wrong with me? If I have made you question yourself right now then you are in the right place with the right person. As your therapist, I will help you explore all these feelings and will support you for your Mindful Comeback starting at your own pace.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENT'S* I am so glad you are here and putting forth your needs first or maybe you are here because your friend or family member needs support or you are just tired of feeling this ‘Numb’ feeling and you want some answers as to “Why are you feeling this way? or asking yourself “Why don’t I feel happy or sad anymore?”, “Why am I like this?”, What is wrong with me? If I have made you question yourself right now then you are in the right place with the right person. As your therapist, I will help you explore all these feelings and will support you for your Mindful Comeback starting at your own pace.
I have primarily worked in rural settings throughout my career and have a strong value for the intricacies and uniqueness that rural communities and ways of living has. Given my experiences professionally as well as personally in rural communities your confidentiality in accessing services is of the utmost importance in my work with you. I strongly feel that reaching out for help can be difficult and together we will build a relationship and develop rapport together through compassion, empathy and understanding to ensure that I am a good fit for your therapeutic journey to healing and wellness.
I have primarily worked in rural settings throughout my career and have a strong value for the intricacies and uniqueness that rural communities and ways of living has. Given my experiences professionally as well as personally in rural communities your confidentiality in accessing services is of the utmost importance in my work with you. I strongly feel that reaching out for help can be difficult and together we will build a relationship and develop rapport together through compassion, empathy and understanding to ensure that I am a good fit for your therapeutic journey to healing and wellness.
Hi! I'm Amy - a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) specializing in sex therapy. I started my practice to help others increase authenticity, playfulness, and connection within their intimate relationships. I know talking about sex can be hard... That's where I come in! Together, we will co-create a relaxed, open space to honestly explore your questions, needs, and wants. I support my clients to cultivate pleasure and nurture erotic energy by examining and challenging the unhelpful beliefs and social messages that often prevent us from accessing desire.
Hi! I'm Amy - a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) specializing in sex therapy. I started my practice to help others increase authenticity, playfulness, and connection within their intimate relationships. I know talking about sex can be hard... That's where I come in! Together, we will co-create a relaxed, open space to honestly explore your questions, needs, and wants. I support my clients to cultivate pleasure and nurture erotic energy by examining and challenging the unhelpful beliefs and social messages that often prevent us from accessing desire.