Somatic Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
You don’t always need a big problem to need support. Just dealing with life’s ups and downs can be tough, and everyone deserves help, even if they can’t put a name to their struggles. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore your thoughts and feelings. I offer individual counselling for those aged 14 and older, as well as couples counselling.
You don’t always need a big problem to need support. Just dealing with life’s ups and downs can be tough, and everyone deserves help, even if they can’t put a name to their struggles. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore your thoughts and feelings. I offer individual counselling for those aged 14 and older, as well as couples counselling.
I tend to incorporate somatic work, parts work, narrative therapy, and attachment theory to work with clients in developing an understanding of where behaviours are coming from, with self-compassion and curiosity at the forefront.
I work primarily with individuals who are seeking support and guidance in exploring their identities, identifying and understanding the unmet needs underlying unwanted behaviours, communicating more effectively, and developing coping skills for navigating life's difficulties.
I tend to incorporate somatic work, parts work, narrative therapy, and attachment theory to work with clients in developing an understanding of where behaviours are coming from, with self-compassion and curiosity at the forefront.
I work primarily with individuals who are seeking support and guidance in exploring their identities, identifying and understanding the unmet needs underlying unwanted behaviours, communicating more effectively, and developing coping skills for navigating life's difficulties.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma that affects your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or lost? Do you wonder if aspects of your life could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling uncertain and anxious about overcoming challenges. Not addressing your challenges can lead to prolonged pain. We believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live better. We provide a custom approach starting with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma that affects your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or lost? Do you wonder if aspects of your life could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling uncertain and anxious about overcoming challenges. Not addressing your challenges can lead to prolonged pain. We believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live better. We provide a custom approach starting with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Disconnected from life and loved ones? Do you feel as if you are moving on autopilot, or lost, finding it hard to understand what you want or need? I help individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, grief, and overall disconnect from things that matter and bring joy. Together we can work to find balance amid the multifaceted roles and responsibilities - family, relationships, career, school, work, daily life, and/or society. Finding balance and emotional well-being can be transformative, helping cultivate self-awareness, confidence, reconnection, and clarity on what is truly important to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Disconnected from life and loved ones? Do you feel as if you are moving on autopilot, or lost, finding it hard to understand what you want or need? I help individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, grief, and overall disconnect from things that matter and bring joy. Together we can work to find balance amid the multifaceted roles and responsibilities - family, relationships, career, school, work, daily life, and/or society. Finding balance and emotional well-being can be transformative, helping cultivate self-awareness, confidence, reconnection, and clarity on what is truly important to you.
I am a Registered Psychologist and value the internal healing ability we carry inside. I believe my responsibility is to listen deeply and honour the resources and strengths of each person while creating an environment that feels open, warm and non-judgemental. Reaching out for help can be challenging. I respect your individual process and the steps that you make toward your greater health and wellbeing. I use an integrative approach focusing on holistic care.
I am a Registered Psychologist and value the internal healing ability we carry inside. I believe my responsibility is to listen deeply and honour the resources and strengths of each person while creating an environment that feels open, warm and non-judgemental. Reaching out for help can be challenging. I respect your individual process and the steps that you make toward your greater health and wellbeing. I use an integrative approach focusing on holistic care.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from others? Are you a parent worried about your child who may be having challenges? Are you a partner wanting to learn to communicate and connect more lovingly in your relationship? Are you a person who wants to improve your health? You are in the right place. Our goal is to help you through difficult experiences, and we offer counselling therapy, occupational therapy and naturopathic medicine for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Book a free 20-minute consultation. You can email us, or you can go to our website and book now!
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from others? Are you a parent worried about your child who may be having challenges? Are you a partner wanting to learn to communicate and connect more lovingly in your relationship? Are you a person who wants to improve your health? You are in the right place. Our goal is to help you through difficult experiences, and we offer counselling therapy, occupational therapy and naturopathic medicine for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Book a free 20-minute consultation. You can email us, or you can go to our website and book now!
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.
When life feels overwhelming, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel heard, and begin moving forward. I work with children (ages 6+), teens, and adults who feel exhausted by anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling disconnected from themselves and others. As a former elementary school teacher, I bring a unique understanding of child development, school-related challenges, and supporting families. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck while building practical skills and confidence to create lasting change.
When life feels overwhelming, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel heard, and begin moving forward. I work with children (ages 6+), teens, and adults who feel exhausted by anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling disconnected from themselves and others. As a former elementary school teacher, I bring a unique understanding of child development, school-related challenges, and supporting families. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck while building practical skills and confidence to create lasting change.
While my treatment approach will be tailored to meet your individual needs, I frequently draw from Person-Centered, Emotion Focused, Somatic, and Mindfulness-Based approaches.
Beginning therapy or starting with a new therapist can be a daunting experience; therefore, my aim is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment that allows you to show up as your most authentic self. My greatest priority is ensuring you feel heard, understood, respected, and comfortable within our therapeutic relationship as I know trusting someone with our deepest thoughts, feelings, and traumas can be extremely challenging. In our work together, we will collaboratively explore your concerns, experiences, and goals to help you plan a new way forward.
While my treatment approach will be tailored to meet your individual needs, I frequently draw from Person-Centered, Emotion Focused, Somatic, and Mindfulness-Based approaches.
Beginning therapy or starting with a new therapist can be a daunting experience; therefore, my aim is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment that allows you to show up as your most authentic self. My greatest priority is ensuring you feel heard, understood, respected, and comfortable within our therapeutic relationship as I know trusting someone with our deepest thoughts, feelings, and traumas can be extremely challenging. In our work together, we will collaboratively explore your concerns, experiences, and goals to help you plan a new way forward.
HCTG offers online trauma therapy using EMDR, IFS, and somatic approaches methods that shift the problem, not just talk about it.
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 ).
HCTG offers online trauma therapy using EMDR, IFS, and somatic approaches methods that shift the problem, not just talk about it.
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 ).
Hello! I count it a great honour to walk alongside others as they journey through difficult pieces. My goal in working with my clients is to create a safe space for exploration so that together we can go to the deep places where they might be feeling stuck. I love working with my clients strengths and firmly believe each person has strengths that can help them move towards the change they'd like to experience.
Hello! I count it a great honour to walk alongside others as they journey through difficult pieces. My goal in working with my clients is to create a safe space for exploration so that together we can go to the deep places where they might be feeling stuck. I love working with my clients strengths and firmly believe each person has strengths that can help them move towards the change they'd like to experience.
As a Soul-Based Somatic Therapist and Registered Professional Counsellor, I blend Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic awareness, and mindfulness.
You may be carrying grief, navigating midlife changes, or feeling overwhelmed by years of holding everything together. Perhaps you understand your patterns but still feel anxious, disconnected, or pulled between what others need and what you need. You might be mourning a person, a relationship, your health, or the life you imagined. I offer a compassionate and safe space to explore what you are carrying, listen to the wisdom of your body, and get to know the parts of you that need attention so we can unburden and release stuck emotions through a trauma-informed guided process. This is the key to more peace, creativity, and joy.
As a Soul-Based Somatic Therapist and Registered Professional Counsellor, I blend Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic awareness, and mindfulness.
You may be carrying grief, navigating midlife changes, or feeling overwhelmed by years of holding everything together. Perhaps you understand your patterns but still feel anxious, disconnected, or pulled between what others need and what you need. You might be mourning a person, a relationship, your health, or the life you imagined. I offer a compassionate and safe space to explore what you are carrying, listen to the wisdom of your body, and get to know the parts of you that need attention so we can unburden and release stuck emotions through a trauma-informed guided process. This is the key to more peace, creativity, and joy.
My practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), attachment theory and somatic mindfulness.
Welcome! I am a Clinical Social Worker offering individual therapy to adults seeking support in healing their relationship to Self, attachment wounds, and relational traumas. You might be in an anxious-avoidant dance, noticing painful relationship patterns, feeling stuck in a loop of relational ambivalence, or want to resolve what's blocking deeper connections. You might be navigating difficult family relationships and questioning estrangement and boundaries. Perhaps you are noticing a harsh inner-critic, self-doubt, the urge to people please, or a disconnection from Self (the person you are and want to be; at your core).
My practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), attachment theory and somatic mindfulness.
Welcome! I am a Clinical Social Worker offering individual therapy to adults seeking support in healing their relationship to Self, attachment wounds, and relational traumas. You might be in an anxious-avoidant dance, noticing painful relationship patterns, feeling stuck in a loop of relational ambivalence, or want to resolve what's blocking deeper connections. You might be navigating difficult family relationships and questioning estrangement and boundaries. Perhaps you are noticing a harsh inner-critic, self-doubt, the urge to people please, or a disconnection from Self (the person you are and want to be; at your core).
When facing an overwhelming emotional experience, so many people feel lost, isolated and alone. Counselling, first and foremost, is a way to relieve that sense of aloneness and form a trusting, collaborative relationship with someone who accepts you just as you are. My goal is for you to gain a deep understanding of yourself, your needs, feelings, and behaviours, and how these impact your everyday life and relationships. We will work to create the tools and strategies you need to be empowered to live your life authentically and feel fulfilled.
When facing an overwhelming emotional experience, so many people feel lost, isolated and alone. Counselling, first and foremost, is a way to relieve that sense of aloneness and form a trusting, collaborative relationship with someone who accepts you just as you are. My goal is for you to gain a deep understanding of yourself, your needs, feelings, and behaviours, and how these impact your everyday life and relationships. We will work to create the tools and strategies you need to be empowered to live your life authentically and feel fulfilled.
I have additional training in trauma-informed therapy, including Somatic Experiencing, ACT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I’m Dave, a therapist and fellow human. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can speak freely, cry if needed, and get clarity on the confusing feelings in your head. My approach is collaborative and conversational, like talking with a caring and compassionate friend. I’m also a musician and artist with years of experience performing across Canada.
I have additional training in trauma-informed therapy, including Somatic Experiencing, ACT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I’m Dave, a therapist and fellow human. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can speak freely, cry if needed, and get clarity on the confusing feelings in your head. My approach is collaborative and conversational, like talking with a caring and compassionate friend. I’m also a musician and artist with years of experience performing across Canada.
I support individuals and families across the lifespan using person-centered, narrative, existential, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies, along with EMDR and trauma-informed care.
My services focus on teens, young adults, and families struggling with emotional overwhelm, disconnection, self-harm, or suicide ideation. You might feel isolated, misunderstood, or stuck in painful patterns - longing for relief, clarity, and stronger relationships. Are you hoping to work on managing intense emotions, healing from past trauma, repairing family bonds, or simply feeling more like yourself again? Deep down, you want to be seen, supported, and to know that change is possible - even when it feels out of reach. If that's you, I believe you're in the right place!
I support individuals and families across the lifespan using person-centered, narrative, existential, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies, along with EMDR and trauma-informed care.
My services focus on teens, young adults, and families struggling with emotional overwhelm, disconnection, self-harm, or suicide ideation. You might feel isolated, misunderstood, or stuck in painful patterns - longing for relief, clarity, and stronger relationships. Are you hoping to work on managing intense emotions, healing from past trauma, repairing family bonds, or simply feeling more like yourself again? Deep down, you want to be seen, supported, and to know that change is possible - even when it feels out of reach. If that's you, I believe you're in the right place!
Angela takes an integrative approach, utilizing her training with psychodynamic, somatic, affirmative, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapies, and CBT.
Accepting new Clients! Angela believes in creating a safe place for clients to feel heard, seen, and supported while exploring and discovering their authentic selves. Angela is mindful, present, and passionate and wants to meet you where you are in your journey. She possesses previous experience working with adults from the 2SLGBTQ+ and poly communities. Her areas of practice include ADHD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, trauma, sexual orientation, gender identity, maladaptive patterns, and many others.
Angela takes an integrative approach, utilizing her training with psychodynamic, somatic, affirmative, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapies, and CBT.
Accepting new Clients! Angela believes in creating a safe place for clients to feel heard, seen, and supported while exploring and discovering their authentic selves. Angela is mindful, present, and passionate and wants to meet you where you are in your journey. She possesses previous experience working with adults from the 2SLGBTQ+ and poly communities. Her areas of practice include ADHD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, trauma, sexual orientation, gender identity, maladaptive patterns, and many others.
As a therapist I help my clients with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, BPD, burnout, intimacy, and relational issues. I proudly offer neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2s+ informed care; I am kink-aware, sex and body positive, and welcoming of all persons.
We move at your pace, in a way that works best for you. I focus on ensuring you feel comfortable, safe, respected, and understood first and foremost.
I’ve worked at length with those who have experienced DV, IPV, sexual assault/ trafficking, addictions, and resource instability. I am well versed in first responder culture and trauma that can arise from working in these roles.
As a therapist I help my clients with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, BPD, burnout, intimacy, and relational issues. I proudly offer neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2s+ informed care; I am kink-aware, sex and body positive, and welcoming of all persons.
We move at your pace, in a way that works best for you. I focus on ensuring you feel comfortable, safe, respected, and understood first and foremost.
I’ve worked at length with those who have experienced DV, IPV, sexual assault/ trafficking, addictions, and resource instability. I am well versed in first responder culture and trauma that can arise from working in these roles.
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.
I am a youth, individuals, couples and Integrative Sex Informed therapist working at ML Family in Dartmouth. I use a trauma-focused approach rooted in compassion, connection, and the understanding that healing happens in relationship to the many parts of our ourselves and with others. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your relationship, I offer a space where all parts of you are welcomed. I work with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, behavioural concerns, addictions, emotional regulation, attachment wounds, and relationship challenges.
I am a youth, individuals, couples and Integrative Sex Informed therapist working at ML Family in Dartmouth. I use a trauma-focused approach rooted in compassion, connection, and the understanding that healing happens in relationship to the many parts of our ourselves and with others. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your relationship, I offer a space where all parts of you are welcomed. I work with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, behavioural concerns, addictions, emotional regulation, attachment wounds, and relationship challenges.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.