In Person Therapists in Bedford, NS
Kristina Fifield
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCTP-11
Verified Verified
Bedford, NS B4B
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is grounded in a deep commitment to creating intentional space for your healing journey; building on connectedness, trust, and safety. I hope to support you in feeling safe, seen and heard. I invite curiosity, collaboration, self-compassion, courage, and creativity into the therapy space. I center relational values and ethics at the heart of my practice on intersectional, equity-centered, trauma-informed, justice-doing, and community approaches to healing.
My practice is grounded in a deep commitment to creating intentional space for your healing journey; building on connectedness, trust, and safety. I hope to support you in feeling safe, seen and heard. I invite curiosity, collaboration, self-compassion, courage, and creativity into the therapy space. I center relational values and ethics at the heart of my practice on intersectional, equity-centered, trauma-informed, justice-doing, and community approaches to healing.
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, MEdPsyc, RCT, CCC, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4B
In person appointments are Mondays and Thursdays 9am-4pm and Tuesdays 12pm-8pm.
Are you looking for a supportive and understanding space to address personal issues, emotional struggles, and mental health concerns? Or perhaps you want to enhance relationships and improve communication within your family or couple dynamics? Karen is here to help. With over 35 years in education and 25 years as a counselling therapist, Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and a rich, informed perspective to her work. Her extensive career includes roles as a Teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal, School Counsellor, and Private Counselling Therapist.
In person appointments are Mondays and Thursdays 9am-4pm and Tuesdays 12pm-8pm.
Are you looking for a supportive and understanding space to address personal issues, emotional struggles, and mental health concerns? Or perhaps you want to enhance relationships and improve communication within your family or couple dynamics? Karen is here to help. With over 35 years in education and 25 years as a counselling therapist, Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and a rich, informed perspective to her work. Her extensive career includes roles as a Teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal, School Counsellor, and Private Counselling Therapist.
Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4B
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of adults and couples/relationships experiencing: sexual issues/dysfunctions (e.g., low desire/arousal, erectile/orgasmic difficulties, pain during sex, sexual difficulties following breast cancer treatment, and persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia), trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship issues (e.g., communication difficulties, sexual desire discrepancies, open or polyamorous relationship issues). Everyone comes into therapy with unique past experiences and future goals. I actively tailor evidence-based treatment to the unique needs and values of each client.
I specialize in the treatment of adults and couples/relationships experiencing: sexual issues/dysfunctions (e.g., low desire/arousal, erectile/orgasmic difficulties, pain during sex, sexual difficulties following breast cancer treatment, and persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia), trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship issues (e.g., communication difficulties, sexual desire discrepancies, open or polyamorous relationship issues). Everyone comes into therapy with unique past experiences and future goals. I actively tailor evidence-based treatment to the unique needs and values of each client.
Currently accepting new clients for in person, phone and virtual appointments.
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.
Currently accepting new clients for in person, phone and virtual appointments.
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.
With over 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to supporting children and adolescents as they navigate life's challenges. My background spans various roles in education, including as a school teacher, EAL teacher, Resource teacher, and Learning Centre teacher across Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. Through these diverse experiences, I have come to understand the vital role mental health plays in the development and well-being of young individuals.
With over 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to supporting children and adolescents as they navigate life's challenges. My background spans various roles in education, including as a school teacher, EAL teacher, Resource teacher, and Learning Centre teacher across Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. Through these diverse experiences, I have come to understand the vital role mental health plays in the development and well-being of young individuals.
I approach therapy as a journey to uncover your personal story. One filled with unique experiences, challenges, and potential. We all have chapters in our lives that shape us, some more difficult to navigate than others. As a dedicated bilingual counselor, I’m here to help you turn the page. Whether you or your child are amid a tough chapter or looking to start a new one, I offer compassionate, professional support for children, adolescents, and young adults. Together, we’ll rewrite obstacles into opportunities for growth. If you’re ready to take control of your narrative and write the next chapter with confidence, I’m here to help.
I approach therapy as a journey to uncover your personal story. One filled with unique experiences, challenges, and potential. We all have chapters in our lives that shape us, some more difficult to navigate than others. As a dedicated bilingual counselor, I’m here to help you turn the page. Whether you or your child are amid a tough chapter or looking to start a new one, I offer compassionate, professional support for children, adolescents, and young adults. Together, we’ll rewrite obstacles into opportunities for growth. If you’re ready to take control of your narrative and write the next chapter with confidence, I’m here to help.
I work with students to help them at home, at school and on the field of play. If your child struggles with anxiety, confidence, or managing emotions, I could help. I work with a lot of athletes that struggle with the high demands of playing competitive sport while juggling both school, family and social life. I incorporate sports and being active into my practice whenever appropriate. I have seen first hand, the benefits of being active and connected with others has on our mental health. I have sessions both in an office or in a gym space to help build confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
I work with students to help them at home, at school and on the field of play. If your child struggles with anxiety, confidence, or managing emotions, I could help. I work with a lot of athletes that struggle with the high demands of playing competitive sport while juggling both school, family and social life. I incorporate sports and being active into my practice whenever appropriate. I have seen first hand, the benefits of being active and connected with others has on our mental health. I have sessions both in an office or in a gym space to help build confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
Every one of us can encounter stormy weather as we sail across the ocean of life and feel overwhelmed with uncertainty, anguish, and sorrow. When you connect with me, I am committed to meeting you in the thick of the storm and working alongside you to move towards healing. My approach centers around building a safe compassionate relationship with you first. Within this relationship, we can work with your mind and body, exploring areas like the effects of trauma on our nervous system, how to regulate, and what it takes to live in harmony with your hopes and values. I primarily draw from Narrative Therapy, Somatic approaches, and ACT.
Every one of us can encounter stormy weather as we sail across the ocean of life and feel overwhelmed with uncertainty, anguish, and sorrow. When you connect with me, I am committed to meeting you in the thick of the storm and working alongside you to move towards healing. My approach centers around building a safe compassionate relationship with you first. Within this relationship, we can work with your mind and body, exploring areas like the effects of trauma on our nervous system, how to regulate, and what it takes to live in harmony with your hopes and values. I primarily draw from Narrative Therapy, Somatic approaches, and ACT.
Beginning your therapy journey takes courage. I am so glad you are here. My goal is to meet you at whatever point you are at, and walk with you towards a recovery goal. Whether it be addiction, trauma, emotional issues, personality disorders, or something else, I can offer help through various therapeutic approaches. I work primarily from a client-centred approach, which means I believe you are the expert on yourself. I will help in identifying other treatment options and plans that can help you become the best version of yourself.
Beginning your therapy journey takes courage. I am so glad you are here. My goal is to meet you at whatever point you are at, and walk with you towards a recovery goal. Whether it be addiction, trauma, emotional issues, personality disorders, or something else, I can offer help through various therapeutic approaches. I work primarily from a client-centred approach, which means I believe you are the expert on yourself. I will help in identifying other treatment options and plans that can help you become the best version of yourself.
Are you finding it challenging to regain or maintain your mental health? If you’ve experienced trauma that has affected your relationships, self-image, or perspective on the world, or if you're dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, or burnout, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek support. In a society where mental health struggles can still be stigmatized, taking this first step is truly commendable. I work with both adults and teens who are ready to explore new pathways forward. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a fresh perspective with a new therapist, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Are you finding it challenging to regain or maintain your mental health? If you’ve experienced trauma that has affected your relationships, self-image, or perspective on the world, or if you're dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, or burnout, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek support. In a society where mental health struggles can still be stigmatized, taking this first step is truly commendable. I work with both adults and teens who are ready to explore new pathways forward. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a fresh perspective with a new therapist, I’m here to walk alongside you.
We are team of psychologists, counsellors, and consultants who work collaboratively with clients to improve overall wellbeing in a respectful and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Our team has training and experience with assessing, diagnosing, and treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, ADHD, and insomnia, as well as problematic substance use, gambling, and sexual behaviours. We provide counselling related to stress, anger, grief, shame, guilt, and self-esteem. We work with couples to address problems with communication, intimacy, attachment, and infidelity. We provide holistic nutritional services and will work with you to improve your mental and physical wellbeing through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
We are team of psychologists, counsellors, and consultants who work collaboratively with clients to improve overall wellbeing in a respectful and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Our team has training and experience with assessing, diagnosing, and treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, ADHD, and insomnia, as well as problematic substance use, gambling, and sexual behaviours. We provide counselling related to stress, anger, grief, shame, guilt, and self-esteem. We work with couples to address problems with communication, intimacy, attachment, and infidelity. We provide holistic nutritional services and will work with you to improve your mental and physical wellbeing through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
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Accepting NEW Clients: When faced with difficult life experiences, feelings of ‘not being good enough’ or memories of painful past events, it’s not uncommon to get stuck repeating the same old patterns as a way of trying to cope. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, low mood, over thinking, avoiding feelings or doing too much of something (e.g., electronics, substances) or too little of something (e.g., rest, exercise, connection with loved ones). Ideally, you want to feel more at ease with yourself, making choices and decisions that serve your best, authentic interests vs. those of others.
Accepting NEW Clients: When faced with difficult life experiences, feelings of ‘not being good enough’ or memories of painful past events, it’s not uncommon to get stuck repeating the same old patterns as a way of trying to cope. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, low mood, over thinking, avoiding feelings or doing too much of something (e.g., electronics, substances) or too little of something (e.g., rest, exercise, connection with loved ones). Ideally, you want to feel more at ease with yourself, making choices and decisions that serve your best, authentic interests vs. those of others.
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.
Marsh-Knickle & Associates.
Psychologist, PhD/Psy, MSc/MA, LMFT, MSW, MASP
Verified Verified
Bedford, NS B4A
We are a well established practice providing confidential, sensitive, personalized psychological and counselling services for adults, teens, children, families, and couples in Nova Scotia and beyond. We provide assessment, treatment, and relapse prevention services. As we are a group of clinicians with various training we offer multiple evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Approaches include EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Marriage and Family Therapy (including Gottman and Systems approaches), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and various Trauma Based Therapies.
We are a well established practice providing confidential, sensitive, personalized psychological and counselling services for adults, teens, children, families, and couples in Nova Scotia and beyond. We provide assessment, treatment, and relapse prevention services. As we are a group of clinicians with various training we offer multiple evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Approaches include EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Marriage and Family Therapy (including Gottman and Systems approaches), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and various Trauma Based Therapies.
Are you experiencing anxiety and finding it difficult to calm your body and mind? Are trying to navigate your way through traumatic life events? Have you experienced a loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job or are struggling to navigate other losses in your life? Are you are looking for coping strategies to help get you through your day?
Are you experiencing anxiety and finding it difficult to calm your body and mind? Are trying to navigate your way through traumatic life events? Have you experienced a loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job or are struggling to navigate other losses in your life? Are you are looking for coping strategies to help get you through your day?
From time to time, we all face challenges that can be overwhelming. Sometimes these challenges are situational, but they can also be the result of our lived experience(s) over time. Often they manifest as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self harm. These manifestations can lead to further challenges such as job loss, family conflict, isolation, and addiction. Although we may flounder or experience failure, we can develop the strategies needed to live a flourishing life. Integrative therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychotherapy, and Solution Focused Therapy teach us how to live well.
From time to time, we all face challenges that can be overwhelming. Sometimes these challenges are situational, but they can also be the result of our lived experience(s) over time. Often they manifest as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self harm. These manifestations can lead to further challenges such as job loss, family conflict, isolation, and addiction. Although we may flounder or experience failure, we can develop the strategies needed to live a flourishing life. Integrative therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychotherapy, and Solution Focused Therapy teach us how to live well.
Donnie Jeffrey - Waterstone Counselling And Therapy
Counsellor, MEd,, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
Bedford, NS B4A
Throughout my 22-year career, I have worked with a diverse clientele in the private, post-secondary, and mental health sectors providing effective one-to-one, couple, and group counselling. I use a non-judgmental and empathetic approach and have gained extensive experience using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).
Throughout my 22-year career, I have worked with a diverse clientele in the private, post-secondary, and mental health sectors providing effective one-to-one, couple, and group counselling. I use a non-judgmental and empathetic approach and have gained extensive experience using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).
(Please connect only through email) Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and my practice. I’m a registered counselling therapist (candidate) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. I am a LGBTQIA+, sex, non-monogamy, kink positive therapist. I believe that having a warm, non-judgmental space is imperative to allow for meaningful self-exploration, so as your therapist I vow to give that space to you. I work from a trauma-informed lens, treating an array of problems ranging from depression and anxiety to relationship and sex related issues.
(Please connect only through email) Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and my practice. I’m a registered counselling therapist (candidate) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. I am a LGBTQIA+, sex, non-monogamy, kink positive therapist. I believe that having a warm, non-judgmental space is imperative to allow for meaningful self-exploration, so as your therapist I vow to give that space to you. I work from a trauma-informed lens, treating an array of problems ranging from depression and anxiety to relationship and sex related issues.
I primarily work with those in relationships, both romantic and families, aiming to help people learn how to grow well in life individually and together. If you would like to strengthen a stagnant marriage, hedge against divorce, improve communication, or recover from an affair, I can help. I also work with children (ages 6 and up), teenagers, and family units navigating parenting issues, emotion regulation, ADHD, and trauma. Although I specialize in marriage and familes, I love working with individuals battling mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, past trauma, grief, addictions, and more.
I primarily work with those in relationships, both romantic and families, aiming to help people learn how to grow well in life individually and together. If you would like to strengthen a stagnant marriage, hedge against divorce, improve communication, or recover from an affair, I can help. I also work with children (ages 6 and up), teenagers, and family units navigating parenting issues, emotion regulation, ADHD, and trauma. Although I specialize in marriage and familes, I love working with individuals battling mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, past trauma, grief, addictions, and more.
Professional, non-judgemental and compassionate counselling for adult individuals and couples experiencing a variety of issues, including: stress, anxiety, depression, grief, pet grief, life changes, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with trauma survivors and those experiencing sexual health problems. My approach includes therapies such as person-centred, emotion focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), feminism, somatic work and logo synthesis.
Professional, non-judgemental and compassionate counselling for adult individuals and couples experiencing a variety of issues, including: stress, anxiety, depression, grief, pet grief, life changes, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with trauma survivors and those experiencing sexual health problems. My approach includes therapies such as person-centred, emotion focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), feminism, somatic work and logo synthesis.
