Therapists in Bedford, NS
Shawna Paris-Hoyte
Registered Social Worker, ONS -KC, MSW, RSW-CS, BCCH, PhD(std
Verified Verified
Bedford, NS B4A (Online Only)
As a board-certified hypnotherapist, EMDR therapist, clinical specialist and life coach, I provide integrative therapeutic services to find solutions to the daily challenges that impact individuals across the lifespan. I utilize evidence-based techniques and alternative therapy such as clinical hypnotherapy to address issues of anxiety/stress, depression, trauma, grief, life stages, fears/phobias, low self-esteem, procrastination, anger, family conflict, etc. My clinical framework is solution-focused, strengths-based, motivational,trauma-informed, culturally competent,client-centred, and results-driven because having results matter.
As a board-certified hypnotherapist, EMDR therapist, clinical specialist and life coach, I provide integrative therapeutic services to find solutions to the daily challenges that impact individuals across the lifespan. I utilize evidence-based techniques and alternative therapy such as clinical hypnotherapy to address issues of anxiety/stress, depression, trauma, grief, life stages, fears/phobias, low self-esteem, procrastination, anger, family conflict, etc. My clinical framework is solution-focused, strengths-based, motivational,trauma-informed, culturally competent,client-centred, and results-driven because having results matter.
Alexander Wellness Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
Bedford, NS B4A (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction, Anxiety & Depression. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction, Anxiety & Depression. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.
Now Accepting New Clients! I recognize that reaching out for help can be frightening; my role as a therapist is to provide you with a space to explore your challenges at your own pace. In my practice, I work with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences by providing client-centred counselling services to individuals (18+) and couples. With my own lived experience and theoretical background, I aim to create a welcoming environment for individuals to explore the complexities and stressors of daily life while also navigating the rigorous roads of trauma.
Now Accepting New Clients! I recognize that reaching out for help can be frightening; my role as a therapist is to provide you with a space to explore your challenges at your own pace. In my practice, I work with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences by providing client-centred counselling services to individuals (18+) and couples. With my own lived experience and theoretical background, I aim to create a welcoming environment for individuals to explore the complexities and stressors of daily life while also navigating the rigorous roads of trauma.
I help busy people get back their time and energy. Stressed at work, no time for yourself, challenges at home with family and boundaries, lost sight of your own personal goals and joys, finding your mindset is stuck in fear mode or worst-case scenario? Struggling with being an ADHD adult? These are all concerns of clients, and I have been where you are. Working in the areas of work, life and home, solution-focused coaching provides you with the opportunity to effectively reflective, review and actualize your goals. Finding joy is result of working with me as your coach/counsellor.
I help busy people get back their time and energy. Stressed at work, no time for yourself, challenges at home with family and boundaries, lost sight of your own personal goals and joys, finding your mindset is stuck in fear mode or worst-case scenario? Struggling with being an ADHD adult? These are all concerns of clients, and I have been where you are. Working in the areas of work, life and home, solution-focused coaching provides you with the opportunity to effectively reflective, review and actualize your goals. Finding joy is result of working with me as your coach/counsellor.
Are you seeking relief from anxiety, stress, and depression? You’ve come to the right place! I help teenagers and adults who feel trapped by the challenges they face, find insight and direction in their lives. You deserve to live a life filled with purpose and joy, and I'm committed to helping you achieve that vision. Together, we can navigate obstacles and cultivate happiness in your life.
Are you seeking relief from anxiety, stress, and depression? You’ve come to the right place! I help teenagers and adults who feel trapped by the challenges they face, find insight and direction in their lives. You deserve to live a life filled with purpose and joy, and I'm committed to helping you achieve that vision. Together, we can navigate obstacles and cultivate happiness in your life.
Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc. is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the HRM for over 20 years. Formerly Jacqueline Milner-Clerk & Associates, DPS now works collaboratively with Jacqueline's Breathe Mindfulness Centre, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops and group programs.
Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc. is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the HRM for over 20 years. Formerly Jacqueline Milner-Clerk & Associates, DPS now works collaboratively with Jacqueline's Breathe Mindfulness Centre, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops and group programs.
Seeking help is hard. I admire your courage and strength! I am passionate about the community and its citizens. I believe that helping empower people to live independent, resilient, successful lives is important. One person, family, couple at a time! I encourage clients to change while identifying & removing the barriers/obstacles that keep them from health. I am committed to providing you with a confidential, supportive atmosphere & a non-judgmental environment. With a genuine & empathetic nature you will feel supported. Together we can invite change into your life. I value diverse backgrounds, world views and life experiences.
Seeking help is hard. I admire your courage and strength! I am passionate about the community and its citizens. I believe that helping empower people to live independent, resilient, successful lives is important. One person, family, couple at a time! I encourage clients to change while identifying & removing the barriers/obstacles that keep them from health. I am committed to providing you with a confidential, supportive atmosphere & a non-judgmental environment. With a genuine & empathetic nature you will feel supported. Together we can invite change into your life. I value diverse backgrounds, world views and life experiences.
Heather A Macmillan
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4A
Not accepting new clients
CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. “Until you stop breathing, there's more right with you than wrong with you." (Jon Kabat-Zinn) This is also my guide and intention as a Registered Counselling Therapist. My work is to help an individual experience themselves differently while providing compassion, presence and skill in a safe space. I offer an integrated, eclectic approach that is based on each client's needs. Understanding attachment style, the effects of trauma and the mind-brain-body connection inform my therapeutic approach.
CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. “Until you stop breathing, there's more right with you than wrong with you." (Jon Kabat-Zinn) This is also my guide and intention as a Registered Counselling Therapist. My work is to help an individual experience themselves differently while providing compassion, presence and skill in a safe space. I offer an integrated, eclectic approach that is based on each client's needs. Understanding attachment style, the effects of trauma and the mind-brain-body connection inform my therapeutic approach.
My approach is to allow you to bring your past into the present so that you can develop skills that free you to thrive in the future. I provide a safe, open and encouraging space to equip and free you to do three things: * identify automatic negative, limiting or unproductive thoughts and behaviours, and imagine a life beyond them; * move from the bondage of those thoughts and behaviours, into a freedom of intention and choice where you can live life with purpose and passion; * develop the skill to sustain this freedom on your own.
My approach is to allow you to bring your past into the present so that you can develop skills that free you to thrive in the future. I provide a safe, open and encouraging space to equip and free you to do three things: * identify automatic negative, limiting or unproductive thoughts and behaviours, and imagine a life beyond them; * move from the bondage of those thoughts and behaviours, into a freedom of intention and choice where you can live life with purpose and passion; * develop the skill to sustain this freedom on your own.
Feeling stuck? Have you noticed a decline in your mood? Are negative thoughts (the "what ifs") becoming more difficult to ignore? Are you struggling with managing a difficult relationship and setting boundaries? Maybe you feel that being a new parent is not what you expected? Are you anticipating to, or going through a period of uncertainty or a life transition? Life is too short to surrender to overwhelming thoughts and feelings. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I can appreciate the need for time and a safe space to process, problem solve and learn strategies and skills to help you become your best self.
Feeling stuck? Have you noticed a decline in your mood? Are negative thoughts (the "what ifs") becoming more difficult to ignore? Are you struggling with managing a difficult relationship and setting boundaries? Maybe you feel that being a new parent is not what you expected? Are you anticipating to, or going through a period of uncertainty or a life transition? Life is too short to surrender to overwhelming thoughts and feelings. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I can appreciate the need for time and a safe space to process, problem solve and learn strategies and skills to help you become your best self.
Following my education in Montreal, I returned home to Nova Scotia, where I have been practicing in both public and private sectors of care as a registered psychologist for the last 12 years. In my practice, I strive to create a warm and collaborative space in which my clients can feel open to discuss their thoughts, feelings, and goals, safely and without judgment. I offer treatment to adults for many different psychological and psychosocial challenges, including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression (Mood Disorders), Chronic Pain, Trauma/PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), Addictions, Burnout, Stress and Bullying.
Following my education in Montreal, I returned home to Nova Scotia, where I have been practicing in both public and private sectors of care as a registered psychologist for the last 12 years. In my practice, I strive to create a warm and collaborative space in which my clients can feel open to discuss their thoughts, feelings, and goals, safely and without judgment. I offer treatment to adults for many different psychological and psychosocial challenges, including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression (Mood Disorders), Chronic Pain, Trauma/PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), Addictions, Burnout, Stress and Bullying.
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Do you feel stuck? Or maybe a bit lost? Whether it is a long term problem or a sudden change in life circumstances, I'm here to help you navigate. By working collaboratively and compassionately with my clients, I help them process experiences that contribute to current physical and mental health problems.
Do you feel stuck? Or maybe a bit lost? Whether it is a long term problem or a sudden change in life circumstances, I'm here to help you navigate. By working collaboratively and compassionately with my clients, I help them process experiences that contribute to current physical and mental health problems.
I work with adults and older teens, including individuals and relationships, who feel overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, are lacking motivation, and perhaps even feel stuck and are not sure where to turn for support. Many of my clients have experienced anxiety, depression or issues in their relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them identify the issues and areas that are keeping them stuck. Considering your unique needs and goals, we will create a plan to help you recover feelings of wellbeing and wholeness, and feel more fulfilled in your life.
I work with adults and older teens, including individuals and relationships, who feel overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, are lacking motivation, and perhaps even feel stuck and are not sure where to turn for support. Many of my clients have experienced anxiety, depression or issues in their relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them identify the issues and areas that are keeping them stuck. Considering your unique needs and goals, we will create a plan to help you recover feelings of wellbeing and wholeness, and feel more fulfilled in your life.
Times can be tough. We have all been "there"... struggling to make sense of the challenges life can throw at us. I believe we can get through anything, but having proper support and an opportunity to reflect on these life circumstances certainly helps. As your therapist, I hold space for you as you navigate this trying time and help you recognize your potential and share the belief you will get through it. I am passionate about helping people and supporting them as they evolve and develop through the ups and downs called "Life". Together, we can uncover your skills and build strength to stay motived and pursue your goals.
Times can be tough. We have all been "there"... struggling to make sense of the challenges life can throw at us. I believe we can get through anything, but having proper support and an opportunity to reflect on these life circumstances certainly helps. As your therapist, I hold space for you as you navigate this trying time and help you recognize your potential and share the belief you will get through it. I am passionate about helping people and supporting them as they evolve and develop through the ups and downs called "Life". Together, we can uncover your skills and build strength to stay motived and pursue your goals.
Barb E Bowers
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MEd, RCT-C, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4A
Life can be challenging and sometimes it feels like we are riding the rollercoaster of ups and downs. You are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and full of anxiety. It is during these times that you need empathy, compassion, understanding and a safe place to unpack. In my practice, I offer a client-centered and supportive environment where you can feel safe to share your story and experiences. I help clients explore and process problems and challenges that impact every day life. In addition, I can help support the healing of past trauma to help achieve life goals and live more freely.
Life can be challenging and sometimes it feels like we are riding the rollercoaster of ups and downs. You are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and full of anxiety. It is during these times that you need empathy, compassion, understanding and a safe place to unpack. In my practice, I offer a client-centered and supportive environment where you can feel safe to share your story and experiences. I help clients explore and process problems and challenges that impact every day life. In addition, I can help support the healing of past trauma to help achieve life goals and live more freely.
Feeling disconnected from our partners is a difficult and, at times, distressing experience. You may find yourselves stuck in a cycle of conflict that feels impossible to change. The good news is you and your partner are not alone, this happens to many couples and therapy is an effective tool to (re)establishing a secure emotional connection and deeper intimacy with your partner and with yourself. Through Emotionally Focused Therapy we will identify the current cycle you are experiencing and then create new patterns of interaction that will bring you emotionally closer as a couple and strengthen your connection to one another.
Feeling disconnected from our partners is a difficult and, at times, distressing experience. You may find yourselves stuck in a cycle of conflict that feels impossible to change. The good news is you and your partner are not alone, this happens to many couples and therapy is an effective tool to (re)establishing a secure emotional connection and deeper intimacy with your partner and with yourself. Through Emotionally Focused Therapy we will identify the current cycle you are experiencing and then create new patterns of interaction that will bring you emotionally closer as a couple and strengthen your connection to one another.
You're invited to reach out if you have a desire and willingness to change what you can, and accept what you can't. I support mental health struggles (anxiety, depression), grief / loss from a death or major life transition (separation, health change, retirement) caregiver/parenting burnout or strain as a professional helper, body and eating issues, & reproductive health (fertility, postpartum depression and anxiety, & abortion). I have extensive, specialized experience working with individuals and their loved ones affected by acquired brain injuries (stroke, TBI, etc.). I am also a registered Circle of Security Parent Facilitator.
You're invited to reach out if you have a desire and willingness to change what you can, and accept what you can't. I support mental health struggles (anxiety, depression), grief / loss from a death or major life transition (separation, health change, retirement) caregiver/parenting burnout or strain as a professional helper, body and eating issues, & reproductive health (fertility, postpartum depression and anxiety, & abortion). I have extensive, specialized experience working with individuals and their loved ones affected by acquired brain injuries (stroke, TBI, etc.). I am also a registered Circle of Security Parent Facilitator.
In the words of a wise 90's pop singer, "Everybody hurts, sometimes," and so often, we cannot control the difficulties that come our way. When suffering shows up (for example, depressed mood, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship problems), we can develop unhelpful coping strategies, behaviours, or symptoms that further complicate our lives and drain us of joy, energy, and serenity. However, I believe we are all born with an innate ability to heal, grow, and thrive in the face of adversity, and my goal is to help my clients activate this ability.
In the words of a wise 90's pop singer, "Everybody hurts, sometimes," and so often, we cannot control the difficulties that come our way. When suffering shows up (for example, depressed mood, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship problems), we can develop unhelpful coping strategies, behaviours, or symptoms that further complicate our lives and drain us of joy, energy, and serenity. However, I believe we are all born with an innate ability to heal, grow, and thrive in the face of adversity, and my goal is to help my clients activate this ability.
Meaghan Dawn Norris
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Bedford, NS B4A (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social Worker providing VIRTUAL individual & group therapy services to folks who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief & other mental health concerns. I work from an intersectional & trauma-informed lens & I use a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). My work is also informed by other therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), & Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
I am a Clinical Social Worker providing VIRTUAL individual & group therapy services to folks who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief & other mental health concerns. I work from an intersectional & trauma-informed lens & I use a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). My work is also informed by other therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), & Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more fulfilled, I want to help. Whether you’re stuck in negative patterns in your relationship, struggling with past experiences, feeling stuck, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together toward your healing and growth. I work with individuals and couples with the goal of creating new possibilities, finding more joy and beauty in your daily living, and becoming a more present participant in your own life.
If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more fulfilled, I want to help. Whether you’re stuck in negative patterns in your relationship, struggling with past experiences, feeling stuck, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together toward your healing and growth. I work with individuals and couples with the goal of creating new possibilities, finding more joy and beauty in your daily living, and becoming a more present participant in your own life.
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Number of Counsellors in Bedford, NS
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Bedford, NS who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 82% | Stress |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Coping Skills |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Grief |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Medavie Blue Cross |
| 67% | Blue Cross |
| 55% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Bedford, NS see their clients
| 82% | In Person and Online | |
| 18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |