Therapists in B4V

My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is client-centred and trauma-informed. I work with older adolescents and adults with a diverse range of concerns, to increase their sense of confidence and well-being. I am based in Bridgewater and am currently offering in-person and online therapy to residents of Nova Scotia. In our work together, you will bring your knowledge of yourself, your experience, and your hopes for the future. I will incorporate a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at broadening your awareness and decreasing your distress.

My approach to therapy is client-centered (meaning you are in the drivers seat), easy going, a dash of humor, a little dancing, some fresh air and a few evidence based approaches all mixed together to give you the support you need. As your therapist my role is to provide you with compassion and validation with regards to your thoughts and emotions. My role is to help you gain perspectives, identify and overcome barriers, address problematic behaviours, challenge negative thinking patterns, change your narrative and even help you gain a new skill or two. Together we will discover new ways for you to overcome the challenges of life.

Sometimes life's challenges or transitions can be overwhelming for a person or family to solve on their own. Counselling provides support as you adjust to transitions such as those involving grief and loss or separation/divorce. I utilize diverse theoretical approaches in my counselling practice, drawing upon my training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy, trauma-informed and attachment issues, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction and Anxiety. 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.

We each face losses, hardships, traumas, changes and transitions that impact us in a myriad of ways. These experiences - past and present - can leave us feeling alone, disconnected, confused, depressed, anxious, lost... Sometimes it may even feel as though we have lost ourselves, no longer recognizing the person in the mirror staring back at us.

You may be considering counselling therapy for a specific reason such as a grief or sadness, difficulty in controlling your use of drugs or alcohol, or life changes such as separation and divorce. Perhaps life simply seems difficult. Many of us will have had difficult experiences at some stage of our lives that may have affected our sense of self or leave us searching for more. Although it may be difficult to reach out for help, please know that I will hear your story with compassion, openness, and a willingness to support you in your healing process.

Accepting new clients in-person and virtual October and November 2023. My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.

Struggling in your day to day life? Or feeling torn between yesterday and tomorrow? We're here for you. The team at Heidi Sturgeon and Associates has experienced Psychologists and Social Workers who provide compassionate care tailored just for you. You're not alone in dealing with grief, trauma, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm or a late diagnosis of ADHD. We will work with you to develop new ways of living that help you to feel more empowered and free. With the right support, you can grow more assertive, set clear boundaries, manage difficult emotions, and feel more at peace. No matter where you're at, we're ready to meet you there.

We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.

As a client-centered, strengths-based therapist, I specialize in guiding clients through the ups and downs of life, relationships and transitions. My practice is built on trust, collaboration, acceptance, compassion and professionalism. My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to uncover, discover, recover and create healthy coping patterns, strategies and tools to effectively deal with day-to-day problems and complex issues.

I am Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, experienced in supporting couples in conflict or seeking help with issues like communication styles, betrayal, serious or chronic illness, consensual non-monogamy and non-heteronormative relationships. I have completed Levels 1&2 of Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, and draw from these modalities in my work with couples. For individuals living with anxiety, depression, or difficult life transitions such as Menopause, divorce, or feeling "stuck", I offer evidence-based treatments paired to your learning style and needs, recognizing that therapy is a collaborative process.

At Compassionate Connections we offer therapeutic counselling for both adults and children/families in addressing complex mental health needs. Our approach is client-centred, compassionate and non-judgmental. As your therapists our role is to provide hope, support and guidance during the most difficult of times. Our passion is working with families towards a path of reconnection and healing--through communication, skill building and fostering connections. More specifically, we specialize in attachment and emotion focused parenting approaches that help families address and support their child's behavioural and emotional needs.

When clients get to where they need to be, they are often talking about how they are more compassionate with themselves, more able to clearly express their wishes to themselves and to others, more willing to take risks and make mistakes, and more accepting that life is difficult, but also of great value.

My ideal client is open to the idea of therapy, but might need a patient and welcoming therapist to help them open up. They are looking for a therapist that feels like an old friend, someone they can say anything to. They might be looking to improve relationships in their life, build confidence and self-worth, or shift some long-standing habits. Maybe they are going through a transition or a loss and need support through the changes. I am particularly passionate about supporting teenagers, parents, elders, folks dealing with body image issues, and couples.

At Equus, through the use of evidence-based therapy practices, you'll have a holistic experience, nurturing both your physical and emotional health. Animal assisted therapy comes with special benefits to our well-being. But including animals in the counselling process is up to you! If you prefer to sit and talk in my office, we can do that, too! You deserve to feel better and enjoy life. Let's get there together.

Do you find yourself feeling discouraged by grief, depression, or anxiety? 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.