Men's Issues Therapists in Halifax, NS
Welcome. Imagine blending mixed therapeutic modalities with the creativity of Drama Therapy – a unique and powerful approach that sparks personal growth and transformation. As your therapist, I guide you (or you and your partner) beyond traditional talk therapy, helping you unlock your creative potential to break free from old patterns and discover new ways of communicating. With compassionate, gentle support, we’ll explore and rehearse new responses to life’s challenges, creating a safe, healing space for self-expression and fresh solutions
Welcome. Imagine blending mixed therapeutic modalities with the creativity of Drama Therapy – a unique and powerful approach that sparks personal growth and transformation. As your therapist, I guide you (or you and your partner) beyond traditional talk therapy, helping you unlock your creative potential to break free from old patterns and discover new ways of communicating. With compassionate, gentle support, we’ll explore and rehearse new responses to life’s challenges, creating a safe, healing space for self-expression and fresh solutions
Getting through this thing called life can be difficult for anyone. At times, it feels like there's nowhere for us to slow down and sort through the noise of the day. A moment to breathe, and just maybe, let our shoulders drop, as we find our way back into our body. Maybe you're in need of that kind of space. I am a white, cisgender, queer man, and social worker. I work from a relational and anti-oppressive perspective that is influenced by my own life experiences and my years of working with clients.
Getting through this thing called life can be difficult for anyone. At times, it feels like there's nowhere for us to slow down and sort through the noise of the day. A moment to breathe, and just maybe, let our shoulders drop, as we find our way back into our body. Maybe you're in need of that kind of space. I am a white, cisgender, queer man, and social worker. I work from a relational and anti-oppressive perspective that is influenced by my own life experiences and my years of working with clients.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist, Clinical Supervisor (RCT-Cs), and the Clinical Director/Owner of Wolf Counselling Therapy. At Wolf Counselling Therapy, we work with people of all genders (ages 14+) and specialize in working with men and boys who are experiencing a range of mental health and life challenges including relationship issues, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, anger/emotion regulation, trauma, depression, and anxiety. We offer in-office, outdoor (e.g., during a hike, at a park bench), video, and phone-based therapy sessions.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist, Clinical Supervisor (RCT-Cs), and the Clinical Director/Owner of Wolf Counselling Therapy. At Wolf Counselling Therapy, we work with people of all genders (ages 14+) and specialize in working with men and boys who are experiencing a range of mental health and life challenges including relationship issues, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, anger/emotion regulation, trauma, depression, and anxiety. We offer in-office, outdoor (e.g., during a hike, at a park bench), video, and phone-based therapy sessions.
I am a clinical social worker in Dartmouth NS with over ten years experience providing specialized treatment for individuals and family members affected by addictive behaviours such as substance abuse and gambling. My areas of interest include trauma, spirituality, grief and anxiety management.
I am a clinical social worker in Dartmouth NS with over ten years experience providing specialized treatment for individuals and family members affected by addictive behaviours such as substance abuse and gambling. My areas of interest include trauma, spirituality, grief and anxiety management.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about where to go next in your life. You’ve been navigating challenges with relationships, emotional well-being, or self-confidence. Or maybe you want to improve your self-awareness and better understand the patterns that influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You may be facing life transitions, seeking deeper connections, or simply looking for greater clarity and direction. Ultimately, you want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and balance.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about where to go next in your life. You’ve been navigating challenges with relationships, emotional well-being, or self-confidence. Or maybe you want to improve your self-awareness and better understand the patterns that influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You may be facing life transitions, seeking deeper connections, or simply looking for greater clarity and direction. Ultimately, you want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and balance.
Accepting NEW Clients - Maybe you’re used to keeping things to yourself, overthinking everything before you say it, or saying you’re “fine” because explaining what’s actually going on feels harder. You might be dealing with anxiety, ADHD, low motivation, relationship issues, family stress, or patterns you can recognize but haven’t quite figured out how to change. Maybe you want to communicate better, feel more confident being yourself, or have somewhere to talk without every conversation feeling so heavy. Therapy can be meaningful and still have room for personality, humour, and being human. We’ll start with a free consult call.
Accepting NEW Clients - Maybe you’re used to keeping things to yourself, overthinking everything before you say it, or saying you’re “fine” because explaining what’s actually going on feels harder. You might be dealing with anxiety, ADHD, low motivation, relationship issues, family stress, or patterns you can recognize but haven’t quite figured out how to change. Maybe you want to communicate better, feel more confident being yourself, or have somewhere to talk without every conversation feeling so heavy. Therapy can be meaningful and still have room for personality, humour, and being human. We’ll start with a free consult call.
With over two decades of counselling and clinical therapy experience, I’ve helped hundreds of people overcome anxiety, trauma, and addicton – and life circumstances that once felt hopeless - in order to build full and happy lives. My approach combines clinical expertise with personal experiences in managing relationships, trauma, mental health, and addiction. That perspective allows me to offer practical, effective, and compassionate support without judgment.
With over two decades of counselling and clinical therapy experience, I’ve helped hundreds of people overcome anxiety, trauma, and addicton – and life circumstances that once felt hopeless - in order to build full and happy lives. My approach combines clinical expertise with personal experiences in managing relationships, trauma, mental health, and addiction. That perspective allows me to offer practical, effective, and compassionate support without judgment.
If you decide to connect with me, I am first committed to building a sense of safety, trust, and collaboration as a foundation. Through this relationship, we can work with your mind and body, exploring areas such as regulating our emotions/nervous system, defining what it means to live a meaningful life, practicing ways to live in harmony with your values, etc.
I work with a range of challenges like trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles. In addition, I have specialized experience with trauma around early childhood and/or sexual abuse. My approach is centered around Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and ACT.
If you decide to connect with me, I am first committed to building a sense of safety, trust, and collaboration as a foundation. Through this relationship, we can work with your mind and body, exploring areas such as regulating our emotions/nervous system, defining what it means to live a meaningful life, practicing ways to live in harmony with your values, etc.
I work with a range of challenges like trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles. In addition, I have specialized experience with trauma around early childhood and/or sexual abuse. My approach is centered around Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and ACT.
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.
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.
Today’s world is complex, making it easy to feel like you're lost in a whirlwind of relationships, career pressures, digital distractions, personal passions, and the relentless rhythm of daily life. It’s no wonder some challenges—be they from today or the past—can weigh down our spirits, dimming our resilience and robbing us of joy.
Jacqueline sees you as the true expert of your own journey and prompts you with thoughtful questions to unlock your distinctive pathways to solutions. With her open heart and attentive ear, Jacqueline embodies empathy and kindness, invested in helping you trace your path to success and fulfillment.
Today’s world is complex, making it easy to feel like you're lost in a whirlwind of relationships, career pressures, digital distractions, personal passions, and the relentless rhythm of daily life. It’s no wonder some challenges—be they from today or the past—can weigh down our spirits, dimming our resilience and robbing us of joy.
Jacqueline sees you as the true expert of your own journey and prompts you with thoughtful questions to unlock your distinctive pathways to solutions. With her open heart and attentive ear, Jacqueline embodies empathy and kindness, invested in helping you trace your path to success and fulfillment.
Therapy offers you a space to slow down, take off the mask, and reconnect with yourself without judgment. Whether you're facing burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, imposter syndrome, or a sense of disconnection from the life you’ve worked so hard to build, therapy can help. We understand the unique challenges of your work—and how they ripple into every area of your life.
With services available in English and French, in person or virtual, this is where you can exhale.
Therapy offers you a space to slow down, take off the mask, and reconnect with yourself without judgment. Whether you're facing burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, imposter syndrome, or a sense of disconnection from the life you’ve worked so hard to build, therapy can help. We understand the unique challenges of your work—and how they ripple into every area of your life.
With services available in English and French, in person or virtual, this is where you can exhale.
Accepting Clients for Summer 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 Summer 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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in patterns you’re tired of repeating. Maybe you’ve been holding everything together on your own, but it’s starting to feel heavy. You want clarity, steadiness, and a space where you don’t have to pretend you’re fine. I work with adults—especially men—who are navigating anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, or emotional overwhelm and want to feel more grounded, balanced, and in control of their lives again.
Virtual counselling for adults across Nova Scotia and beyond.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in patterns you’re tired of repeating. Maybe you’ve been holding everything together on your own, but it’s starting to feel heavy. You want clarity, steadiness, and a space where you don’t have to pretend you’re fine. I work with adults—especially men—who are navigating anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, or emotional overwhelm and want to feel more grounded, balanced, and in control of their lives again.
Virtual counselling for adults across Nova Scotia and beyond.
Are you noticing the same patterns showing up in your relationships, across your life, or in parenting, and wondering why they keep happening? Maybe you find yourself stuck in the same arguments, questioning your decisions, feeling overwhelmed, or reacting in ways that don't fully make sense to you. I work with individuals, couples, and parents navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, life transitions, decisions, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. I take an active and collaborative approach. Rather than simply listening, I'll help you understand the patterns that keep showing up, explore what's driving them.
Are you noticing the same patterns showing up in your relationships, across your life, or in parenting, and wondering why they keep happening? Maybe you find yourself stuck in the same arguments, questioning your decisions, feeling overwhelmed, or reacting in ways that don't fully make sense to you. I work with individuals, couples, and parents navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, life transitions, decisions, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. I take an active and collaborative approach. Rather than simply listening, I'll help you understand the patterns that keep showing up, explore what's driving them.
Welcome. Life can be tough and we all struggle at times. Sometimes we just need someone to talk with; someone who will help us look at situations from different perspectives; to maybe see things differently or gain clarity and insight. My intention is to offer a safe non-judgemental place for you to explore life's mental and emotional challenges that have brought you here. You are the expert in your own life - I am here to help facilitate your exploration. I have found that by becoming curious without judgement about ourselves and life, one can arrive at a place of healing and enlightenment.
Welcome. Life can be tough and we all struggle at times. Sometimes we just need someone to talk with; someone who will help us look at situations from different perspectives; to maybe see things differently or gain clarity and insight. My intention is to offer a safe non-judgemental place for you to explore life's mental and emotional challenges that have brought you here. You are the expert in your own life - I am here to help facilitate your exploration. I have found that by becoming curious without judgement about ourselves and life, one can arrive at a place of healing and enlightenment.
I draw on the commonalities that exist between counselling approaches, and am aligned with anti-oppression perspectives. Through a combination of deeply introspective, pragmatic, and somatic practices, I help clients find greater self-compassion, security in their relationships, and grow towards deeper purpose and fulfillment in their lives. I'm a good fit for working through issues related to queerness, addiction, loss, shame, or physical health. If you have little or no coverage, please don't hesitate to inquire about my sliding scale.
I draw on the commonalities that exist between counselling approaches, and am aligned with anti-oppression perspectives. Through a combination of deeply introspective, pragmatic, and somatic practices, I help clients find greater self-compassion, security in their relationships, and grow towards deeper purpose and fulfillment in their lives. I'm a good fit for working through issues related to queerness, addiction, loss, shame, or physical health. If you have little or no coverage, please don't hesitate to inquire about my sliding scale.
I am now accepting new clients. ...Each of us has a story we want to be true. What kind of partner/parent/friend do I want to be? What is the work I want to do in the world? What do I want to make more central, and where do I want to learn to let go? How do I navigate this next step? If we're working together, then we’re exploring what matters most to you and how to work with the obstacles that keep you from it. And if you're coming as a couple, then we're working on how to have the kinds of conversations that currently feel out of reach.
I am now accepting new clients. ...Each of us has a story we want to be true. What kind of partner/parent/friend do I want to be? What is the work I want to do in the world? What do I want to make more central, and where do I want to learn to let go? How do I navigate this next step? If we're working together, then we’re exploring what matters most to you and how to work with the obstacles that keep you from it. And if you're coming as a couple, then we're working on how to have the kinds of conversations that currently feel out of reach.
Welcome. I have been working with individuals and groups in the fields of community-based development, education, health and wellness, rehabilitation and therapy for over 25 years. Using various approaches, I follow the philosophy that people are not their problems, behaviours, or past. I am dedicated in assisting you in relieving the stressors of holding onto stories that do not connect with your true self concept, relationships, or performance. I spend time connecting and building strong relationships with people, as I believe that trust, communication, and boundary setting are the foundations of healthy relationships.
Welcome. I have been working with individuals and groups in the fields of community-based development, education, health and wellness, rehabilitation and therapy for over 25 years. Using various approaches, I follow the philosophy that people are not their problems, behaviours, or past. I am dedicated in assisting you in relieving the stressors of holding onto stories that do not connect with your true self concept, relationships, or performance. I spend time connecting and building strong relationships with people, as I believe that trust, communication, and boundary setting are the foundations of healthy relationships.
I specialize in the treatment of adults and couples/relationships experiencing: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual issues/dysfunction (low sexual desire, pain during sexual activity, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, lack of orgasm, out-of-control sexual behaviour, specific sexual interests), insomnia, difficulty coping with medical conditions (infertility, HIV, cancer, pregnancy/postpartum, menopause), as well as relationship issues (e.g., communication difficulties, infidelity, sexual desire discrepancies, open or polyamory relationship issues).
I specialize in the treatment of adults and couples/relationships experiencing: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual issues/dysfunction (low sexual desire, pain during sexual activity, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, lack of orgasm, out-of-control sexual behaviour, specific sexual interests), insomnia, difficulty coping with medical conditions (infertility, HIV, cancer, pregnancy/postpartum, menopause), as well as relationship issues (e.g., communication difficulties, infidelity, sexual desire discrepancies, open or polyamory relationship issues).
Tamarack Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
4 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Steve Gates and I have been working in mental health for 17 years with 9 years working as a counsellor with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. In my work, I try to blend my training with your expertise about you. Using this approach, I have seen people make progress through situations that truly seemed impossible. In my experience, once people accept where they are and make realistic goals, they tend to make progress. The “feel better” part does seem to take time, but it tends to follow the changes.
Hi, my name is Steve Gates and I have been working in mental health for 17 years with 9 years working as a counsellor with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. In my work, I try to blend my training with your expertise about you. Using this approach, I have seen people make progress through situations that truly seemed impossible. In my experience, once people accept where they are and make realistic goals, they tend to make progress. The “feel better” part does seem to take time, but it tends to follow the changes.
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Men's Issues Counsellors
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.