Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Bedford, NS
As a registered counselling therapist and mental strength coach, I help athletes develop the mental skills needed to handle pressure, overcome setbacks, and perform with confidence. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, motivation, or simply looking for an edge in competition, I provide the tools to help you thrive in sport and in life. Ready to take your game to the next level? Let’s get started.
As a registered counselling therapist and mental strength coach, I help athletes develop the mental skills needed to handle pressure, overcome setbacks, and perform with confidence. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, motivation, or simply looking for an edge in competition, I provide the tools to help you thrive in sport and in life. Ready to take your game to the next level? Let’s get started.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, anxiety, or racing thoughts. Relationships might feel confusing or exhausting, leaving you questioning yourself or feeling alone. You might not fully understand why this is happening, but you know you want things to feel different. Feeling this way can be isolating, and reaching out for support isn't easy. Therapy can help you feel better understand what's beneath the surface and learn how to work with your emotions so you can regain balance, clarity and a sense of control.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, anxiety, or racing thoughts. Relationships might feel confusing or exhausting, leaving you questioning yourself or feeling alone. You might not fully understand why this is happening, but you know you want things to feel different. Feeling this way can be isolating, and reaching out for support isn't easy. Therapy can help you feel better understand what's beneath the surface and learn how to work with your emotions so you can regain balance, clarity and a sense of control.
Whether you're dealing with mental health challenges, life stressors or looking for self-growth and potential boost, I would love to accompany you in your journey. In a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment, I’m here to help you explore your emotions, find solutions, and develop the skills to manage life’s difficulties. Together we can work towards creating positive, sustainable change.
Whether you're dealing with mental health challenges, life stressors or looking for self-growth and potential boost, I would love to accompany you in your journey. In a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment, I’m here to help you explore your emotions, find solutions, and develop the skills to manage life’s difficulties. Together we can work towards creating positive, sustainable change.
Marlene Johns is a Registered Counselling Therapist who works with adults, young clients (adolescents), and families experiencing difficulty with issues related to anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, self-esteem, low self-confidence, anger, aggression, social anxiety, fears, grief and loss, separation/divorce, adoption/stepfamily issues, major life transitions, and family conflicts which may be preventing them from living a happier and healthier life.
Marlene Johns is a Registered Counselling Therapist who works with adults, young clients (adolescents), and families experiencing difficulty with issues related to anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, self-esteem, low self-confidence, anger, aggression, social anxiety, fears, grief and loss, separation/divorce, adoption/stepfamily issues, major life transitions, and family conflicts which may be preventing them from living a happier and healthier life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by burnout, life transitions, or emotions that resurface when you least expect them. You’re looking for a supportive space to process the past, cope more effectively in the present, and move toward a life that feels lighter and more balanced.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by burnout, life transitions, or emotions that resurface when you least expect them. You’re looking for a supportive space to process the past, cope more effectively in the present, and move toward a life that feels lighter and more balanced.
I work with thoughtful, self-aware people who often understand their patterns well, but want something to shift.
You may be highly capable and deeply attuned to others, while still losing touch with your own needs, limits, or sense of aliveness. Maybe you notice yourself people-pleasing, overthinking relationships, or taking responsibility for how others feel.
I’m interested in what happens beneath the familiar story — the subtle ways we organize experience, protect ourselves, and lose access to our own knowing.
The work is gentle and precise, with an interest in greater connection, freedom, and a more fully inhabited life.
I work with thoughtful, self-aware people who often understand their patterns well, but want something to shift.
You may be highly capable and deeply attuned to others, while still losing touch with your own needs, limits, or sense of aliveness. Maybe you notice yourself people-pleasing, overthinking relationships, or taking responsibility for how others feel.
I’m interested in what happens beneath the familiar story — the subtle ways we organize experience, protect ourselves, and lose access to our own knowing.
The work is gentle and precise, with an interest in greater connection, freedom, and a more fully inhabited life.
I believe there is a connection between symptoms such as anxiety, depression, physical complaints, addiction, personality and and what we've learned about how to handle emotional conflict / conflict n relationships. If you find yourself reacting to situations in ways that you find distressing and leave you not feeling good about the situation or yourself, we can help.
I believe there is a connection between symptoms such as anxiety, depression, physical complaints, addiction, personality and and what we've learned about how to handle emotional conflict / conflict n relationships. If you find yourself reacting to situations in ways that you find distressing and leave you not feeling good about the situation or yourself, we can help.
Deirdre can help you explore and understand your personal patterns. Learn how your past influences your present. Deirdre uses IFS and EMDR to challenge influential memories and heal inter-generational trauma in a safe, confidential environment. Consistent or recurring negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings, impulsive behaviours, pain, dizziness, loss of short-term memory and self-harm are just a few symptoms that therapy can help with.
Deirdre can help you explore and understand your personal patterns. Learn how your past influences your present. Deirdre uses IFS and EMDR to challenge influential memories and heal inter-generational trauma in a safe, confidential environment. Consistent or recurring negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings, impulsive behaviours, pain, dizziness, loss of short-term memory and self-harm are just a few symptoms that therapy can help with.
Is anxiety, OCD, trauma, or overwhelm making it hard for you to be present or experience joy or meaning in your life? Are you struggling to navigate your relationships or responsibilities? Perhaps questioning your own capacity to live up to someone else's standards or your own, as a partner, parent, employee or child? Slowing down may feel impossible. Maybe you are dealing with a change in identity or role, such as becoming a parent or caregiver for your own parents. If any of these sound like you, let’s connect. In our work, we will build a foundation of trust, strength and insight around your unique concerns, goals and strengths.
Is anxiety, OCD, trauma, or overwhelm making it hard for you to be present or experience joy or meaning in your life? Are you struggling to navigate your relationships or responsibilities? Perhaps questioning your own capacity to live up to someone else's standards or your own, as a partner, parent, employee or child? Slowing down may feel impossible. Maybe you are dealing with a change in identity or role, such as becoming a parent or caregiver for your own parents. If any of these sound like you, let’s connect. In our work, we will build a foundation of trust, strength and insight around your unique concerns, goals and strengths.
Accepting new clients in person and virtually. Welcome! I work with children, teens, and adults and am EMDR certified, which can assist clients with trauma-processing and a range of concerns. I am first and foremost client-centred and collaborative in my approach, which means we work together on how to best support your mental health. Some modalities I tend to draw upon are sand tray therapy, expressive arts, narrative therapy, and DBT. However, therapy is for you, and if something doesn’t resonate, we will shift gears until we find something that does. Therapy is a journey we walk together.
Accepting new clients in person and virtually. Welcome! I work with children, teens, and adults and am EMDR certified, which can assist clients with trauma-processing and a range of concerns. I am first and foremost client-centred and collaborative in my approach, which means we work together on how to best support your mental health. Some modalities I tend to draw upon are sand tray therapy, expressive arts, narrative therapy, and DBT. However, therapy is for you, and if something doesn’t resonate, we will shift gears until we find something that does. Therapy is a journey we walk together.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I can offer a safe and supportive space to work through these challenges. I work with children, teens and adults, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, relationship struggles, and major life transitions.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I can offer a safe and supportive space to work through these challenges. I work with children, teens and adults, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, relationship struggles, and major life transitions.
Sometimes we live at our best, in harmony with life's highs and lows. Other times we are stressed, uncertain, overwhelmed and need help with the balance. Relationships are impacted, connections may be strained between family members, past experiences can affect the ability to live in the present moment. Major life transitions can be difficult, and feelings may feel overwhelming to manage.
Sometimes we live at our best, in harmony with life's highs and lows. Other times we are stressed, uncertain, overwhelmed and need help with the balance. Relationships are impacted, connections may be strained between family members, past experiences can affect the ability to live in the present moment. Major life transitions can be difficult, and feelings may feel overwhelming to manage.
Our clinic direct bills to a number of insurance companies including, but not limited to, Blue Cross, Manulife, and Canada Life/ Great-West Life.
I firmly believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. My role is to provide a safe, empathetic space where we can collaboratively explore your goals and the issues most important to you. I am committed to honouring your self-determination and resilience throughout the therapeutic journey.
Throughout my 20 years, I have supported individuals, couples, families, and children navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief, and loss.
Our clinic direct bills to a number of insurance companies including, but not limited to, Blue Cross, Manulife, and Canada Life/ Great-West Life.
I firmly believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. My role is to provide a safe, empathetic space where we can collaboratively explore your goals and the issues most important to you. I am committed to honouring your self-determination and resilience throughout the therapeutic journey.
Throughout my 20 years, I have supported individuals, couples, families, and children navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief, and loss.
Congratulations on seeking help; searching for a therapist is the first brave step you can take. My background is in individual and couples therapy. I graduated from UNB with a Master’s degree in Psychology Counselling (M.Ed.).
I have over 14 years of experience helping clients who struggle with mood disorders, narcissistic traits, family trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress management. If you’ve been feeling anxious, down, or stuck in old patterns, you don’t have to go through it alone. We’ll work together on practical tools you can use when life feels overwhelming.
Congratulations on seeking help; searching for a therapist is the first brave step you can take. My background is in individual and couples therapy. I graduated from UNB with a Master’s degree in Psychology Counselling (M.Ed.).
I have over 14 years of experience helping clients who struggle with mood disorders, narcissistic traits, family trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress management. If you’ve been feeling anxious, down, or stuck in old patterns, you don’t have to go through it alone. We’ll work together on practical tools you can use when life feels overwhelming.
Constantly at odds with your partner? Exhausted by the daily fights? I am here to help you break the cycle of conflict and heal your relationship. Using EMDR and EFT, we will work through any trauma that may be standing in your way. I offer direct billing, as well as evening and weekend appointments. Let’s work together to create the relationship you’ve always wanted! You can also read about my approach in my book available on amazon 'Things Your Therapist Can't Say'!
Constantly at odds with your partner? Exhausted by the daily fights? I am here to help you break the cycle of conflict and heal your relationship. Using EMDR and EFT, we will work through any trauma that may be standing in your way. I offer direct billing, as well as evening and weekend appointments. Let’s work together to create the relationship you’ve always wanted! You can also read about my approach in my book available on amazon 'Things Your Therapist Can't Say'!
You’re exhausted and grumpy. You thought having a kid would make your family complete, but now all you and your partner talk about are diapers and schedules, and who is (or isn’t) taking care of the kids. It’s hard to hold onto the joy everyone tells us our kids should bring. You worry that things will never get better, and that you and your partner will just grow further and further apart. Even worse, you’re starting to resent your partner, your kid, and everyone else that makes it look so easy to have the perfect little family. It’s so lonely feeling like the only one who is struggling with life and family these days.
You’re exhausted and grumpy. You thought having a kid would make your family complete, but now all you and your partner talk about are diapers and schedules, and who is (or isn’t) taking care of the kids. It’s hard to hold onto the joy everyone tells us our kids should bring. You worry that things will never get better, and that you and your partner will just grow further and further apart. Even worse, you’re starting to resent your partner, your kid, and everyone else that makes it look so easy to have the perfect little family. It’s so lonely feeling like the only one who is struggling with life and family these days.
"Why do you stay in prison when the door is wide open?" - Rumi. Psychological suffering can be, at times, unbearable. If you or your loved one go through existential crisis or mental health challenges, I offer wisdom born of life's pain and experience from witnessing courage, transformation and adaptability in human suffering. I draw upon years of experience providing psycho-spiritual support in in-patient mental health and mental health clinics and providing spiritual/emotional support to the sick and dying in acute care. I use an integrative approach (Spiritual/Biological) when working with psychological suffering.
"Why do you stay in prison when the door is wide open?" - Rumi. Psychological suffering can be, at times, unbearable. If you or your loved one go through existential crisis or mental health challenges, I offer wisdom born of life's pain and experience from witnessing courage, transformation and adaptability in human suffering. I draw upon years of experience providing psycho-spiritual support in in-patient mental health and mental health clinics and providing spiritual/emotional support to the sick and dying in acute care. I use an integrative approach (Spiritual/Biological) when working with psychological suffering.
None of us deserve to face life feeling alone. You deserve a safe space where you can feel heard; a place to work through whatever comes your way; and a place to gain tools that you can use to live every day to the fullest. Perhaps you have a child who is learning to work through their emotions, or you are a young person having a hard time at school or at home. Maybe you are a parent looking to find ways to connect with your child(ren) differently than you are now or you're an adult who is about to go through a big life transition and want a listening ear.
None of us deserve to face life feeling alone. You deserve a safe space where you can feel heard; a place to work through whatever comes your way; and a place to gain tools that you can use to live every day to the fullest. Perhaps you have a child who is learning to work through their emotions, or you are a young person having a hard time at school or at home. Maybe you are a parent looking to find ways to connect with your child(ren) differently than you are now or you're an adult who is about to go through a big life transition and want a listening ear.
If you are looking for a grounded, dependable space where you feel completely safe and secure to process trauma, painful experiences, and life's challenges, I am here to support you. I believe that deep healing happens through an authentic, collaborative therapeutic relationship. As a client-centered Psychologist, I bring openness, warmth, and a touch of humour to our sessions, fostering a connection where you can feel truly seen and met exactly where you are. I truly love connecting with people from all backgrounds, identities, and wonderfully unique brains.
If you are looking for a grounded, dependable space where you feel completely safe and secure to process trauma, painful experiences, and life's challenges, I am here to support you. I believe that deep healing happens through an authentic, collaborative therapeutic relationship. As a client-centered Psychologist, I bring openness, warmth, and a touch of humour to our sessions, fostering a connection where you can feel truly seen and met exactly where you are. I truly love connecting with people from all backgrounds, identities, and wonderfully unique brains.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together, but truth is, on the inside you're a mess. You used to pride yourself on being able to balance a successful career, kids and a healthy relationship. But now, you feel burnt out and anxious; your worries are always rolling around in your mind. Lately, you've been more irritable and frustrated toward your kids and spouse, which makes you feel terrible. Worse yet, you've completely forgotten about yourself. It feels like you are drowning under the weight of your problems and you are desperate to get free. You never imagined yourself seeing a therapist, but you know you need help.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together, but truth is, on the inside you're a mess. You used to pride yourself on being able to balance a successful career, kids and a healthy relationship. But now, you feel burnt out and anxious; your worries are always rolling around in your mind. Lately, you've been more irritable and frustrated toward your kids and spouse, which makes you feel terrible. Worse yet, you've completely forgotten about yourself. It feels like you are drowning under the weight of your problems and you are desperate to get free. You never imagined yourself seeing a therapist, but you know you need help.
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