Family Therapy in Dartmouth, NS
I have experience working with diverse populations through community-based organizations. I offer counselling services to those living with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal relationship issues, in-person and remotely. I also offer counselling services to children through a Non-Directive and Directive Play Therapy models. I can also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy sessions. I am a proud Muslim Syrian-Canadian and see my experience as an immigrant to be of value when working with refugees, newcomers, minorities and individuals from varying backgrounds. I can offer counselling services in Arabic and English.
I have experience working with diverse populations through community-based organizations. I offer counselling services to those living with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal relationship issues, in-person and remotely. I also offer counselling services to children through a Non-Directive and Directive Play Therapy models. I can also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy sessions. I am a proud Muslim Syrian-Canadian and see my experience as an immigrant to be of value when working with refugees, newcomers, minorities and individuals from varying backgrounds. I can offer counselling services in Arabic and English.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related to their relationships/ family.
We as humans possess an inherent ability to discover creative solutions to our life challenges. Unfortunately we can experience an overwhelm of issues which leave us feeling depleted and disconnected from our lives. In my practice I use a non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate approach to supporting you, drawing on evidence-based integrated approaches for treatment to meet your needs. I will work collaboratively with you, walking alongside you, helping you to navigate the cause of your distress and life challenges.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related to their relationships/ family.
We as humans possess an inherent ability to discover creative solutions to our life challenges. Unfortunately we can experience an overwhelm of issues which leave us feeling depleted and disconnected from our lives. In my practice I use a non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate approach to supporting you, drawing on evidence-based integrated approaches for treatment to meet your needs. I will work collaboratively with you, walking alongside you, helping you to navigate the cause of your distress and life challenges.
I offer support for folks navigating life transitions, identity exploration, self-worth, chronic illness/pain, fertility challenges, and relationship/ family dynamics.
I collaborate with my clients using a Person-Centred, trauma informed, neuro and queer affirming approach.
I recognize that there are many parts to each of us, and many parts to our stories, therefore my collaborative work with clients is not centred on “fixing" but on aligning those parts of self with how they envision and define “living well”.
I offer support for folks navigating life transitions, identity exploration, self-worth, chronic illness/pain, fertility challenges, and relationship/ family dynamics.
I collaborate with my clients using a Person-Centred, trauma informed, neuro and queer affirming approach.
I recognize that there are many parts to each of us, and many parts to our stories, therefore my collaborative work with clients is not centred on “fixing" but on aligning those parts of self with how they envision and define “living well”.
My clients are often children(5yrs+), adolescents, or young adults who are having difficulties with anxiety, emotion regulation, attachment difficulties, trauma, or general mental health challenges. Often my work with young children also involves working alongside parents to ensure that their child is being supported in all areas of their life.
My clients are often children(5yrs+), adolescents, or young adults who are having difficulties with anxiety, emotion regulation, attachment difficulties, trauma, or general mental health challenges. Often my work with young children also involves working alongside parents to ensure that their child is being supported in all areas of their life.
Are you or your family feeling overwhelmed by life’s changes, school stress, or relationship struggles?
I am committed to empowering my clients through evidence-based practices tailored to their needs. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) while also incorporating elements of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and always from a person-centred approach.
Are you or your family feeling overwhelmed by life’s changes, school stress, or relationship struggles?
I am committed to empowering my clients through evidence-based practices tailored to their needs. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) while also incorporating elements of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and always from a person-centred approach.
I help families and individuals with many of life's challenges like stress, anxiety, divorce and grief.
Life is filled with struggles and challenges and they can seem difficult to overcome or even meet. Counselling helps people recognise the strengths that they already have to not only address life's challenges, but come out the other side stronger.
I help families and individuals with many of life's challenges like stress, anxiety, divorce and grief.
Life is filled with struggles and challenges and they can seem difficult to overcome or even meet. Counselling helps people recognise the strengths that they already have to not only address life's challenges, but come out the other side stronger.
I work with adults dealing with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, developmental (childhood) trauma, parenting, life transition, grief, addiction, work stress/burnout, and interpersonal challenges (e.g. intimate relationships, family, work).
I support clients in identifying personal values and strengths, and better understanding barriers to what's most important. I use Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness-based (MBCT) approaches to assist the process of moving from "stuckness" towards personal growth and fulfillment.
I work with adults dealing with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, developmental (childhood) trauma, parenting, life transition, grief, addiction, work stress/burnout, and interpersonal challenges (e.g. intimate relationships, family, work).
I support clients in identifying personal values and strengths, and better understanding barriers to what's most important. I use Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness-based (MBCT) approaches to assist the process of moving from "stuckness" towards personal growth and fulfillment.
I work with teens, adults, and couples, who are struggling with things like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, people pleasing, relationship issues, and more. We often need help navigating this ever-changing world, and I'm looking forward to navigating it with you! If you’ve been struggling and are ready for counselling, I’m here to help support you on your journey to mental wellbeing!
I work with teens, adults, and couples, who are struggling with things like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, people pleasing, relationship issues, and more. We often need help navigating this ever-changing world, and I'm looking forward to navigating it with you! If you’ve been struggling and are ready for counselling, I’m here to help support you on your journey to mental wellbeing!
I believe in using the appropriate type of therapy for each client, I have training in a variety of types of therapy including: EMDR, Cognitive Based , Logosynthesis, Cognitive Processing, Acceptance and Commitment, , Reality, Emotionally Focused, dialectical behaviour, solutions focused and internal family systems.
Accepting New Clients - Clients are brave to come to the counselling arena" I can offer over 20 years of counselling experience to assist with a deeper understanding of self. Counselling can provide shifts in perspective that can help alleviate suffering and increase coping skills in life. Through a greater understanding clients can start the healing process towards a stronger sense of healthier happier self by overcoming past hurts and refocusing on the hear and now.
I believe in using the appropriate type of therapy for each client, I have training in a variety of types of therapy including: EMDR, Cognitive Based , Logosynthesis, Cognitive Processing, Acceptance and Commitment, , Reality, Emotionally Focused, dialectical behaviour, solutions focused and internal family systems.
Accepting New Clients - Clients are brave to come to the counselling arena" I can offer over 20 years of counselling experience to assist with a deeper understanding of self. Counselling can provide shifts in perspective that can help alleviate suffering and increase coping skills in life. Through a greater understanding clients can start the healing process towards a stronger sense of healthier happier self by overcoming past hurts and refocusing on the hear and now.
As a therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through these challenging moments, helping you find lasting and meaningful change.
Together, we’ll explore your feelings in a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment. I’ll help you improve communication, reduce conflict, and manage parenting challenges. My approach is rooted in evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Integrative Sex Therapy for Couples.
As a therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through these challenging moments, helping you find lasting and meaningful change.
Together, we’ll explore your feelings in a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment. I’ll help you improve communication, reduce conflict, and manage parenting challenges. My approach is rooted in evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Integrative Sex Therapy for Couples.
I work with individuals and couples. I also offer supervision to counsellors registering with the NSCCT. If you decide to connect with me, I will work to build a strong counselling relationship and support you in making changes in your life. My approach starts from the perspective that people are made up of three parts: body, mind and emotional self. These parts interact with one another and together create our lived experience. I work in a comprehensive way that considers the functionality in each of these areas to move towards integration, health, freedom and agency.
I work with individuals and couples. I also offer supervision to counsellors registering with the NSCCT. If you decide to connect with me, I will work to build a strong counselling relationship and support you in making changes in your life. My approach starts from the perspective that people are made up of three parts: body, mind and emotional self. These parts interact with one another and together create our lived experience. I work in a comprehensive way that considers the functionality in each of these areas to move towards integration, health, freedom and agency.
Embarking on the path of therapy is a courageous step toward self-discovery and healing. It's a journey that allows profound insights, emotional breakthroughs, and change. I invite you into this experience with warmth and acceptance and I am here to help you navigate. I provide support to individuals aged 16 and up and couples. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, communication, emotional expression and regulation, self-esteem, stress, and life transitions. I'm passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and navigate conflicts in healthy and constructive ways.
Embarking on the path of therapy is a courageous step toward self-discovery and healing. It's a journey that allows profound insights, emotional breakthroughs, and change. I invite you into this experience with warmth and acceptance and I am here to help you navigate. I provide support to individuals aged 16 and up and couples. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, communication, emotional expression and regulation, self-esteem, stress, and life transitions. I'm passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and navigate conflicts in healthy and constructive ways.
Now accepting new clients!
Throughout life, we all move through different transitions: anticipated or unexpected, joyful or marked by grief. These transitions might look like the loss of a loved one, grief, career changes, relationship shifts, burnout, or questioning your identity or purpose.
It’s a privilege to learn about clients’ life journeys and to help them recognize how many strengths and abilities they already possess. As a counselling therapist, I strive to support clients by collaborating together to explore what might be holding them back from living their desired story.
Now accepting new clients!
Throughout life, we all move through different transitions: anticipated or unexpected, joyful or marked by grief. These transitions might look like the loss of a loved one, grief, career changes, relationship shifts, burnout, or questioning your identity or purpose.
It’s a privilege to learn about clients’ life journeys and to help them recognize how many strengths and abilities they already possess. As a counselling therapist, I strive to support clients by collaborating together to explore what might be holding them back from living their desired story.
I work collaboratively and sensitively with whatever issues you want to explore. This could include relationship challenges, emotional regulation, difficulties getting needs met, conflict aversion, poor self-concept, anxiety, depression and trauma. We may spend time exploring the past, but our focus will also remain on present-day experiences. Such work can help build self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional tolerance. It can help clarify thinking and enhance problem-solving. It is intuitive work – we start with where you are and what you want help with, and then find our way through the unknown together.
I work collaboratively and sensitively with whatever issues you want to explore. This could include relationship challenges, emotional regulation, difficulties getting needs met, conflict aversion, poor self-concept, anxiety, depression and trauma. We may spend time exploring the past, but our focus will also remain on present-day experiences. Such work can help build self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional tolerance. It can help clarify thinking and enhance problem-solving. It is intuitive work – we start with where you are and what you want help with, and then find our way through the unknown together.
My goal is to provide a non-judgemental, empathetic and calm therapeutic space where clients feel understood and safe to explore their lived experience and goals collaboratively. I value a combined focus on physical and mental health as I believe the two compliment one another, increasing innate personal strengths and fostering a life of balance and joy.
My goal is to provide a non-judgemental, empathetic and calm therapeutic space where clients feel understood and safe to explore their lived experience and goals collaboratively. I value a combined focus on physical and mental health as I believe the two compliment one another, increasing innate personal strengths and fostering a life of balance and joy.
Offering services at Mancini Counselling (Dartmouth) and SMB Counselling Group (Bedford).
I recall going to my first therapy session, and I was a bit nervous! Now, as a therapist, I focus on building a strong, trusting relationship with my clients by establishing a safe and comfortable environment. My relaxed, client-focused approach is ideal for those who may feel apprehensive about the therapeutic process, and we can collaboratively tailor treatment plans to align with your strengths and needs.
Offering services at Mancini Counselling (Dartmouth) and SMB Counselling Group (Bedford).
I recall going to my first therapy session, and I was a bit nervous! Now, as a therapist, I focus on building a strong, trusting relationship with my clients by establishing a safe and comfortable environment. My relaxed, client-focused approach is ideal for those who may feel apprehensive about the therapeutic process, and we can collaboratively tailor treatment plans to align with your strengths and needs.
I'm Jenn Peddle, a Registered Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia - here to help you through life's most complex and difficult matters. I am currently accepting clients. My relationships with clients are built on a foundation of empathy and compassion that allow you to be heard and understood in a non-judgmental environment. I care about your well-being and guarantee top-of-the-line counselling and psychological services catered to your needs. I look forward to connecting with you on a personal level and helping you with life's big and small challenges.
I'm Jenn Peddle, a Registered Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia - here to help you through life's most complex and difficult matters. I am currently accepting clients. My relationships with clients are built on a foundation of empathy and compassion that allow you to be heard and understood in a non-judgmental environment. I care about your well-being and guarantee top-of-the-line counselling and psychological services catered to your needs. I look forward to connecting with you on a personal level and helping you with life's big and small challenges.
I'm currently on leave and will be unavailable for consultations during this time. I will be accepting new clients in June 2026.
Hi, I'm Meghan. I work with people who are ready to make changes in how they live, work, and take care of themselves. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety, burnout, or major life transitions, and they want practical strategies to feel more balanced and in control. Before becoming a counselling therapist, I spent nearly a decade as a massage therapist, which gave me a strong understanding of how mental and physical health are connected.
I'm currently on leave and will be unavailable for consultations during this time. I will be accepting new clients in June 2026.
Hi, I'm Meghan. I work with people who are ready to make changes in how they live, work, and take care of themselves. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety, burnout, or major life transitions, and they want practical strategies to feel more balanced and in control. Before becoming a counselling therapist, I spent nearly a decade as a massage therapist, which gave me a strong understanding of how mental and physical health are connected.
I primarily work with adults and young people (18+) with a range of difficulties including self-worth, anxiety-related issues, mood, childhood emotional absence/neglect, family of origin issues, past bullying, transition and adjustment, relationship difficulties, and recovery from the effects of PTSD and trauma.
I value the individuality of every person and will work collaboratively with you to understand problems as you experience them and to develop a plan for therapy specific for you. My approach draws on my specialist training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, primarily, while also drawing on expertise in EMDR and CBT.
I primarily work with adults and young people (18+) with a range of difficulties including self-worth, anxiety-related issues, mood, childhood emotional absence/neglect, family of origin issues, past bullying, transition and adjustment, relationship difficulties, and recovery from the effects of PTSD and trauma.
I value the individuality of every person and will work collaboratively with you to understand problems as you experience them and to develop a plan for therapy specific for you. My approach draws on my specialist training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, primarily, while also drawing on expertise in EMDR and CBT.
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.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.