Medavie Blue Cross Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
I support struggles stemming from perinatal mental health, reproductive mental health (infertility), grief and loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, and abortion), perimenopause/menopause, and managing the transition to parenthood (whether your are days or years in). I have experience working with birthing parents and non birth parents (dads, partners and adoptive parents). With over 16 years of work experience in the field of parenting, I can appreciate the strength it takes to seek out support. I merge own lived experience with training to provide a client-centered, warm, and non-judgmental environment to move forward in healing.
I support struggles stemming from perinatal mental health, reproductive mental health (infertility), grief and loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, and abortion), perimenopause/menopause, and managing the transition to parenthood (whether your are days or years in). I have experience working with birthing parents and non birth parents (dads, partners and adoptive parents). With over 16 years of work experience in the field of parenting, I can appreciate the strength it takes to seek out support. I merge own lived experience with training to provide a client-centered, warm, and non-judgmental environment to move forward in healing.
Life can be challenging and sometimes it can be difficult to know the steps we need to take to better understand ourselves and live the life we want to live. I work from the perspective that being a human is hard and that we all face struggles throughout our life. While these challenges may be unavoidable, therapy can provide a place to feel seen and help shift your perspective, discover more about yourself, connect with your feelings, and discover meaning from your experiences.
Life can be challenging and sometimes it can be difficult to know the steps we need to take to better understand ourselves and live the life we want to live. I work from the perspective that being a human is hard and that we all face struggles throughout our life. While these challenges may be unavoidable, therapy can provide a place to feel seen and help shift your perspective, discover more about yourself, connect with your feelings, and discover meaning from your experiences.
Accepting Clients for April 2026! If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by grief, anxiety, trauma, identity struggles, or life’s challenges, you don’t have to go through it alone. You may be looking for more than a quick fix, you want a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. A place to explore what’s beneath the surface, reconnect with yourself, and begin moving forward.
Its time to feel heard and respected.
Accepting Clients for April 2026! If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by grief, anxiety, trauma, identity struggles, or life’s challenges, you don’t have to go through it alone. You may be looking for more than a quick fix, you want a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. A place to explore what’s beneath the surface, reconnect with yourself, and begin moving forward.
Its time to feel heard and respected.
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.
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 am passionate about supporting people looking to create joy in their lives. My practice is rooted in the knowledge that many symptoms are coping mechanisms that helped us to get through past pain. There is another way forward that breaks the patterns of old survival strategies and allows us choice and relief. Whatever it is that you are facing, I can offer a warm and nonjudgmental space for you to process what hurts and move toward healing. Through our work together, we will write a new story that will support you to experience life in the way you hope to.
I am passionate about supporting people looking to create joy in their lives. My practice is rooted in the knowledge that many symptoms are coping mechanisms that helped us to get through past pain. There is another way forward that breaks the patterns of old survival strategies and allows us choice and relief. Whatever it is that you are facing, I can offer a warm and nonjudgmental space for you to process what hurts and move toward healing. Through our work together, we will write a new story that will support you to experience life in the way you hope to.
You go to work and do things most people cannot imagine. Either way, you come home carrying more than you show.
Whether you are a paramedic, a police officer, or a professional running on empty the pattern is the same: functioning on the outside, struggling underneath.
For first responders and military members, this work is also personal. I served eight years as a US military reservist. I understand the culture you operate in and why asking for help inside that culture is its own kind of courage.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group (HCTG ).
You go to work and do things most people cannot imagine. Either way, you come home carrying more than you show.
Whether you are a paramedic, a police officer, or a professional running on empty the pattern is the same: functioning on the outside, struggling underneath.
For first responders and military members, this work is also personal. I served eight years as a US military reservist. I understand the culture you operate in and why asking for help inside that culture is its own kind of courage.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group (HCTG ).
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 Arab-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 Arab-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.
Hello and welcome! I believe that engaging in therapy during life’s challenges is something that all individuals can benefit from. We all need support at different times throughout our lives, and my goal is to work alongside of you to listen, and build coping strategies to use throughout your life. My approach to therapy focuses on a person-centered perspective, prioritizing a strong, collaborative relationship where clients and families feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. I am currently providing secure virtual services for children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and adults.
Hello and welcome! I believe that engaging in therapy during life’s challenges is something that all individuals can benefit from. We all need support at different times throughout our lives, and my goal is to work alongside of you to listen, and build coping strategies to use throughout your life. My approach to therapy focuses on a person-centered perspective, prioritizing a strong, collaborative relationship where clients and families feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. I am currently providing secure virtual services for children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and adults.
Hi, I’m Dave. I’m a therapist, artist, and fellow human. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step. I offer a safe space where you can speak freely and get clarity on the confusing feelings in your head. My approach is collaborative and conversational. I work with adults & couples navigating depression, ADHD, anger, grief, anxiety, identity questions, and relationship patterns that feel hard to change. We’ll look at what’s been keeping you stuck, and find a healing path that takes you where you need. I’m also a musician and artist with years of experience performing across Canada.
Hi, I’m Dave. I’m a therapist, artist, and fellow human. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step. I offer a safe space where you can speak freely and get clarity on the confusing feelings in your head. My approach is collaborative and conversational. I work with adults & couples navigating depression, ADHD, anger, grief, anxiety, identity questions, and relationship patterns that feel hard to change. We’ll look at what’s been keeping you stuck, and find a healing path that takes you where you need. I’m also a musician and artist with years of experience performing across Canada.
On a personal level, I understand what it’s like to carry internalized shame, to feel like you’re either “too much” or not enough, and to be in survival mode when what you really want is to live fully. Through my own healing, I have discovered the power of self-acceptance—and now brings that insight into work with clients.
I hold a special place in my practice for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients, drawing from my lived experience to offer deep empathy and understanding. I also work with women and gender-expansive individuals navigating trauma, body image, grief, burnout, spiritual wounds, and relationship challenges.
On a personal level, I understand what it’s like to carry internalized shame, to feel like you’re either “too much” or not enough, and to be in survival mode when what you really want is to live fully. Through my own healing, I have discovered the power of self-acceptance—and now brings that insight into work with clients.
I hold a special place in my practice for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients, drawing from my lived experience to offer deep empathy and understanding. I also work with women and gender-expansive individuals navigating trauma, body image, grief, burnout, spiritual wounds, and relationship challenges.
Welcome! My name is Cassidy and I provide therapy to individuals, ages 16 and up, as well as couples. My areas of focus include emotional processing and regulation, self-compassion, communication skills, relational health, identity and autonomy development, and life transitions. I also support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and disconnection. I am trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2), and work with couples in areas of conflict resolution, building friendships and intimacy within the relationship, and finding shared meaning in life.
Welcome! My name is Cassidy and I provide therapy to individuals, ages 16 and up, as well as couples. My areas of focus include emotional processing and regulation, self-compassion, communication skills, relational health, identity and autonomy development, and life transitions. I also support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and disconnection. I am trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2), and work with couples in areas of conflict resolution, building friendships and intimacy within the relationship, and finding shared meaning in life.
Currentlly accepting new clients - and offering free 15 min consults to ensure you are wtih someone who fits your needs. Are you stressed, worried, having difficulty in relationships? We can help - we are dedicated to helping adults and young adults with workplace or school stress, relationship troubles (couples or individual), and mood (anxiety, depression) concerns. We also specialize in working with first responders - we offer assessment/diagnosis, group therapy and individual therapy for current military, former military, police, and other first responders.
Currentlly accepting new clients - and offering free 15 min consults to ensure you are wtih someone who fits your needs. Are you stressed, worried, having difficulty in relationships? We can help - we are dedicated to helping adults and young adults with workplace or school stress, relationship troubles (couples or individual), and mood (anxiety, depression) concerns. We also specialize in working with first responders - we offer assessment/diagnosis, group therapy and individual therapy for current military, former military, police, and other first responders.
Welcome! I support clients in accessing the deep wisdom carried within the body, spirit, and mind. Whether you’re “numbing out” big emotions or reacting to the present with the pain of the past, we will seek to understand how your system is protecting you—and find ways for you to re-integrate into safety and joy in the present. We will work to soothe your nervous system and honour your survival, holding your story with compassion over shame. I offer a creative, collaborative space where your intuition, story, and selfhood will be heard and valued above all else.
Welcome! I support clients in accessing the deep wisdom carried within the body, spirit, and mind. Whether you’re “numbing out” big emotions or reacting to the present with the pain of the past, we will seek to understand how your system is protecting you—and find ways for you to re-integrate into safety and joy in the present. We will work to soothe your nervous system and honour your survival, holding your story with compassion over shame. I offer a creative, collaborative space where your intuition, story, and selfhood will be heard and valued above all else.
Kayla Warren
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, CYCW, MA, RCT-C
4 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B3B
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to be yourself and talk through what’s been weighing on you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted, therapy can help you feel more grounded, understood, and connected.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to be yourself and talk through what’s been weighing on you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted, therapy can help you feel more grounded, understood, and connected.
Life can feel like a lot to handle, especially when navigating relationship shifts. Whether it's the emotional toll of divorce, the strain of separation, the heartbreak of infidelity, or the complexities of parenting and communication, it’s easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed. The weight of external pressures often makes it hard to prioritize your emotional health. As a therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through these challenging moments, helping you find lasting and meaningful change. My practice is neurodiverse-affirmative, fostering a space of warmth, acceptance, and curiosity.
Life can feel like a lot to handle, especially when navigating relationship shifts. Whether it's the emotional toll of divorce, the strain of separation, the heartbreak of infidelity, or the complexities of parenting and communication, it’s easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed. The weight of external pressures often makes it hard to prioritize your emotional health. As a therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through these challenging moments, helping you find lasting and meaningful change. My practice is neurodiverse-affirmative, fostering a space of warmth, acceptance, and curiosity.
Hello, my name is Lindsey MacDonald. I am a counselling therapist and educator with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families within the education system. I am currently employed as a School Counsellor with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education.
My training began with undergradute degrees in Science (Biology/Psychology), followed by Education. I later completed three Masters of Education degrees in the areas of Supporting Diverse Learners, Leadership/Administration, and Counselling. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology to further deepen and strengthen my clinical work with clients
Hello, my name is Lindsey MacDonald. I am a counselling therapist and educator with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families within the education system. I am currently employed as a School Counsellor with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education.
My training began with undergradute degrees in Science (Biology/Psychology), followed by Education. I later completed three Masters of Education degrees in the areas of Supporting Diverse Learners, Leadership/Administration, and Counselling. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology to further deepen and strengthen my clinical work with clients
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.
Hello and Welcome. I'm a certified trauma therapist with over 27 years of experience helping people just like you reclaim a sense of calm, control and confidence after trauma in their lives. You will be received in a supportive and non-judgmental way while you pursue your course of therapy.
I specialize in trauma-focused care, anxiety and depression and use evidence-based approaches that are recognized as the gold standard for therapy. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change is possible.
Hello and Welcome. I'm a certified trauma therapist with over 27 years of experience helping people just like you reclaim a sense of calm, control and confidence after trauma in their lives. You will be received in a supportive and non-judgmental way while you pursue your course of therapy.
I specialize in trauma-focused care, anxiety and depression and use evidence-based approaches that are recognized as the gold standard for therapy. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change is possible.
Do you or your child need support managing anxiety, anger, or social difficulties? Are blended family dynamics, phobias, or impulse control challenges affecting daily life? Chris Wellwood works with children, teens, adults, and families to help build the skills and tools needed for long-term emotional health and wellbeing.
Do you or your child need support managing anxiety, anger, or social difficulties? Are blended family dynamics, phobias, or impulse control challenges affecting daily life? Chris Wellwood works with children, teens, adults, and families to help build the skills and tools needed for long-term emotional health and wellbeing.
As a registered Social Worker and current Counselling Intern under supervision, I have over a year of counselling services with various populations. I support youth and adults experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, life transitions, and family or relationship dynamics. I provide an understanding, accepting, and safe space, ensuring that our focus reflects your goals and needs.
As a registered Social Worker and current Counselling Intern under supervision, I have over a year of counselling services with various populations. I support youth and adults experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, life transitions, and family or relationship dynamics. I provide an understanding, accepting, and safe space, ensuring that our focus reflects your goals and needs.
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