Therapists in Halifax, NS
Maki Sakata
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you irritable? Moody? Crying with no reasons? Easily overwhelmed and stressed out? Not confident on making decisions? unmotivated? And highly critical to yourself? You may be suffering from depression and anxiety stems from unresolved issues or trauma in the past. I strongly values collaborating with clients to support them in their growth, journey and healing process to achieve fulfillment, happiness, and harmony within yourself or with others incorporating CBT/DBT/ACT based therapy. I can support you better cope with many stressors and decisions that can easily overwhelm your life.
Are you irritable? Moody? Crying with no reasons? Easily overwhelmed and stressed out? Not confident on making decisions? unmotivated? And highly critical to yourself? You may be suffering from depression and anxiety stems from unresolved issues or trauma in the past. I strongly values collaborating with clients to support them in their growth, journey and healing process to achieve fulfillment, happiness, and harmony within yourself or with others incorporating CBT/DBT/ACT based therapy. I can support you better cope with many stressors and decisions that can easily overwhelm your life.
I'm ready to help you work on your issues when you are ready to do the work as well. However, sometimes you may come to me for one thing when really there is something else going on instead. Flexibility and adaptability is important in this work, for everyone involved.
I'm ready to help you work on your issues when you are ready to do the work as well. However, sometimes you may come to me for one thing when really there is something else going on instead. Flexibility and adaptability is important in this work, for everyone involved.
Hartwell Counselling, Ltd
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCT-C
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3K (Online Only)
When was the last time you experienced harmony with your core principles? At Hartwell Counselling, I provide a compassionate and transformative therapy rooted in evidence-based practices such as EMDR. EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and its the gold standard for treating and processing trauma. EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in a shorter time frame than the traditional talk therapy. Many clients have reported a reduction of traumatic symptoms after the initial few sessions of EMDR. EMDR is not a magic cure for trauma but it might produce some symptoms relief.
When was the last time you experienced harmony with your core principles? At Hartwell Counselling, I provide a compassionate and transformative therapy rooted in evidence-based practices such as EMDR. EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and its the gold standard for treating and processing trauma. EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in a shorter time frame than the traditional talk therapy. Many clients have reported a reduction of traumatic symptoms after the initial few sessions of EMDR. EMDR is not a magic cure for trauma but it might produce some symptoms relief.
John-Paul Austring
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3J (Online Only)
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, compassionate, and also informed by evidence-based psychology practices. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have 12 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well as my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges. All of my fees are tax exempt.
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, compassionate, and also informed by evidence-based psychology practices. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have 12 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well as my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges. All of my fees are tax exempt.
I believe that people are inherently healthy and resilient, and capable of recovering from areas where they may be stuck by finding new insights, knowledge and tools. I see my role as helping people find their way through mental health challenges, challenges with family relationships or with work, struggles with chronic illness, loss and grief, or through life transitions to see their highest potential.
I believe that people are inherently healthy and resilient, and capable of recovering from areas where they may be stuck by finding new insights, knowledge and tools. I see my role as helping people find their way through mental health challenges, challenges with family relationships or with work, struggles with chronic illness, loss and grief, or through life transitions to see their highest potential.
Pregnant or postpartum? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wrestling with the experience not being what you expected? Struggling with anxiety, sadness, depression, anger, or the impact of stress and trauma? You are not alone. One in 5 women experience perinatal mental health challenges. Choosing to seek support is a brave and meaningful step toward understanding and managing your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Engaging in perinatal mental health treatment can positively benefit you and your family. I'm here to offer understanding and help support you to feel better, get unstuck, and make the changes you long for.
Pregnant or postpartum? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wrestling with the experience not being what you expected? Struggling with anxiety, sadness, depression, anger, or the impact of stress and trauma? You are not alone. One in 5 women experience perinatal mental health challenges. Choosing to seek support is a brave and meaningful step toward understanding and managing your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Engaging in perinatal mental health treatment can positively benefit you and your family. I'm here to offer understanding and help support you to feel better, get unstuck, and make the changes you long for.
I'm so glad you are here! I know how hard taking the first step in your mental health can be, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self. I am passionate about the work I do, and feel that building rapport with clients allows for the most growth and success. I strive to ensure that my clients feel they are heard, understood and feel they are in a non-judgemental space to express all their thoughts and feelings. I am currently accepting new clients seeking individual therapy and specialize in children and adolescents, perinatal mental health and parent support and coaching.
I'm so glad you are here! I know how hard taking the first step in your mental health can be, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self. I am passionate about the work I do, and feel that building rapport with clients allows for the most growth and success. I strive to ensure that my clients feel they are heard, understood and feel they are in a non-judgemental space to express all their thoughts and feelings. I am currently accepting new clients seeking individual therapy and specialize in children and adolescents, perinatal mental health and parent support and coaching.
Healing from trauma isn't about "fixing" something that's broken within you; it's a profound unravelling of rediscovering and embracing the parts of yourself that have remained hidden in the shadows of fear and chaos. It's about dismantling destructive patterns created out of survival so that you can reconnect and come home to your authentic SELF. It's about learning to live with a full range of experiences and emotions and feeling as though you are capable, worthy, and enough.
Healing from trauma isn't about "fixing" something that's broken within you; it's a profound unravelling of rediscovering and embracing the parts of yourself that have remained hidden in the shadows of fear and chaos. It's about dismantling destructive patterns created out of survival so that you can reconnect and come home to your authentic SELF. It's about learning to live with a full range of experiences and emotions and feeling as though you are capable, worthy, and enough.
Dr. Alim Awadia has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a wide range of mental health problems. He initially qualified in the United Kingdom and moved to Nova Scotia in 2015. He subsequently registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CACBT).
Dr. Alim Awadia has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a wide range of mental health problems. He initially qualified in the United Kingdom and moved to Nova Scotia in 2015. He subsequently registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CACBT).
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward in their life or relationships. They might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenges related to self-esteem, or they could be navigating relationship difficulties with their partner or family. This client could also be dealing with identity issues, including exploring their gender or sexual orientation, and might feel isolated or misunderstood as they seek to live more authentically. They are seeking clarity and direction, hoping to reconnect with their values and take actionable steps toward a more fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward in their life or relationships. They might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenges related to self-esteem, or they could be navigating relationship difficulties with their partner or family. This client could also be dealing with identity issues, including exploring their gender or sexual orientation, and might feel isolated or misunderstood as they seek to live more authentically. They are seeking clarity and direction, hoping to reconnect with their values and take actionable steps toward a more fulfilling life.
There is no "too big" or "too small"- all inquiries and goals are welcome for exploration within our therapeutic space. With a background in Corrections and Community Mental Health, I've been fortunuate to hear the stories of many and guide them toward meaningful change and healing.
There is no "too big" or "too small"- all inquiries and goals are welcome for exploration within our therapeutic space. With a background in Corrections and Community Mental Health, I've been fortunuate to hear the stories of many and guide them toward meaningful change and healing.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RVT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M
Are you grieving the loss of your pet? Are you finding it hard to cope with heavy feelings and thoughts yet feeling like "I should be able to just 'get over' it? I understand. I offer clients space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe that every client can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer clients empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients can express their most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations when they are grieving.
Are you grieving the loss of your pet? Are you finding it hard to cope with heavy feelings and thoughts yet feeling like "I should be able to just 'get over' it? I understand. I offer clients space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe that every client can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer clients empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients can express their most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations when they are grieving.
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.
Andrea Laurie | Life Coaching + Career Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M
Do you feel like you’re ready for a change in your personal or professional life? Are you feeling off track, lacking purpose or motivation in your career or life overall? Do you feel that you are going through the motions each day, as opposed to cultivating a life and career that inspires you? Let’s explore your situation together and begin making steps toward personal growth and positive changes in your life. We offer modern, comfortable and relatable coaching to support you in navigating transitions, improving mental health and wellbeing and designing a life and career that you're excited to wake up to.
Do you feel like you’re ready for a change in your personal or professional life? Are you feeling off track, lacking purpose or motivation in your career or life overall? Do you feel that you are going through the motions each day, as opposed to cultivating a life and career that inspires you? Let’s explore your situation together and begin making steps toward personal growth and positive changes in your life. We offer modern, comfortable and relatable coaching to support you in navigating transitions, improving mental health and wellbeing and designing a life and career that you're excited to wake up to.
I have a wait list for new clients. Online appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
I have a wait list for new clients. Online appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
Ruth Downie
Counsellor, BScN, MEdCoun, CHyp(tm), RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are generally people who are managing a chronic medical condition, are struggling with a life altering diagnosis, who may be finding a life transition challenging(menopause, retirement) and have feelings of anxiety or sadness as a result. I provide counselling to help make difficult decisions.
My clients are generally people who are managing a chronic medical condition, are struggling with a life altering diagnosis, who may be finding a life transition challenging(menopause, retirement) and have feelings of anxiety or sadness as a result. I provide counselling to help make difficult decisions.
Hurts and traumas can affect our relationships with ourselves and others, but we do not need to stay stuck in distress. I support clients to find a sense of meaning and come into new relationship with their experiences, making space for greater healing.
Hurts and traumas can affect our relationships with ourselves and others, but we do not need to stay stuck in distress. I support clients to find a sense of meaning and come into new relationship with their experiences, making space for greater healing.
Bryan Fader Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, MACP, RCT (C), CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
As a solution focused therapist, I meet clients where they are in their life and growth journey, seek strengths and skills already present and help them take control back of their lives and performance. Seeded in 17 years of Sports Mental skills performance, my therapeutic approach assists clients in all aspects of their lives to build agency, confidence, and increased motivation to change.
As a solution focused therapist, I meet clients where they are in their life and growth journey, seek strengths and skills already present and help them take control back of their lives and performance. Seeded in 17 years of Sports Mental skills performance, my therapeutic approach assists clients in all aspects of their lives to build agency, confidence, and increased motivation to change.
I connect with those navigating mental health (namely anxiety, panic attacks, autism meltdowns), neurodivergent folks, and perinatal maternal health. You may be journeying life not feeling "on" or like yourself. Have low capacity impacting your ability to function. Not feeling well rested or grounded. Debilitating headaches, brain fog, confusion, nausea, distraction… when one or more of these states take over, you can feel on edge, helpless, frustrated, disempowered, and hopeless. Through these moments of change and transition I believe in ease and abundance ahead for us. I would be honoured to hold space for you and your story.
I connect with those navigating mental health (namely anxiety, panic attacks, autism meltdowns), neurodivergent folks, and perinatal maternal health. You may be journeying life not feeling "on" or like yourself. Have low capacity impacting your ability to function. Not feeling well rested or grounded. Debilitating headaches, brain fog, confusion, nausea, distraction… when one or more of these states take over, you can feel on edge, helpless, frustrated, disempowered, and hopeless. Through these moments of change and transition I believe in ease and abundance ahead for us. I would be honoured to hold space for you and your story.
Welcome to C&D Therapy! We are a team of two therapists with 11+ years of experience in the field of counselling therapy. I (Cameron) am a trans (male) therapist and part of the 2S lgbtqia+ community. Clients working with me can find success with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, family conflict, and relationships. Identifying your most pressing issue is a good starting point for us to work from. I specialize in trauma and C-PSTD, utilizing Internal Family Systems as my main approach.
Welcome to C&D Therapy! We are a team of two therapists with 11+ years of experience in the field of counselling therapy. I (Cameron) am a trans (male) therapist and part of the 2S lgbtqia+ community. Clients working with me can find success with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, family conflict, and relationships. Identifying your most pressing issue is a good starting point for us to work from. I specialize in trauma and C-PSTD, utilizing Internal Family Systems as my main approach.
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Number of Counsellors in Halifax, NS
500+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Halifax, NS who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Stress |
| 73% | Coping Skills |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 66% | Medavie Blue Cross |
| 60% | Blue Cross |
| 48% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Halifax, NS see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |