Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Halifax, NS
I have the privilege of helping clients with a wide range of issues including emotional issues and relationship challenges. These could include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, shame, self-esteem and relationship conflicts. My goal is to support and strengthen your relationship with yourself and your other relationships. I have experience working in the school setting and treating adult and adolescent mental health & addiction. I will support you with what you’re struggling with, what direction you want your life to take, and what steps to take to get there. I will help you gain a sense of control over yourself and your life.
I have the privilege of helping clients with a wide range of issues including emotional issues and relationship challenges. These could include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, shame, self-esteem and relationship conflicts. My goal is to support and strengthen your relationship with yourself and your other relationships. I have experience working in the school setting and treating adult and adolescent mental health & addiction. I will support you with what you’re struggling with, what direction you want your life to take, and what steps to take to get there. I will help you gain a sense of control over yourself and your life.
You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, or long-standing stress and feeling stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Maybe life feels hard to manage right now, or maybe you are getting through the day but it takes everything you have. You may want a clearer understanding of what is happening and why, and practical help to change it. You want relief, steadier emotions, and to feel more like yourself again - able to sleep better, focus, and feel present with the people and responsibilities that matter to you.
You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, or long-standing stress and feeling stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Maybe life feels hard to manage right now, or maybe you are getting through the day but it takes everything you have. You may want a clearer understanding of what is happening and why, and practical help to change it. You want relief, steadier emotions, and to feel more like yourself again - able to sleep better, focus, and feel present with the people and responsibilities that matter to you.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in relational, embodied, and trauma-sensitive approaches to growth, transformation, and healing. In addition to “everyday” therapeutic issues that I work with, the following are my areas of specialty: relationship issues, sexual desire & intimacy, women’s issues, low self-esteem, disconnection from intuition & inner guidance, body image, disordered eating, grief & loss, codependency, avoidance issues, addictions (including sex & love, drug & alcohol, shopping, food, etc.), trauma including relational trauma (abandonment, neglect, enmeshment, abuse), depression, and attachment injuries.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in relational, embodied, and trauma-sensitive approaches to growth, transformation, and healing. In addition to “everyday” therapeutic issues that I work with, the following are my areas of specialty: relationship issues, sexual desire & intimacy, women’s issues, low self-esteem, disconnection from intuition & inner guidance, body image, disordered eating, grief & loss, codependency, avoidance issues, addictions (including sex & love, drug & alcohol, shopping, food, etc.), trauma including relational trauma (abandonment, neglect, enmeshment, abuse), depression, and attachment injuries.
Feeling lost, stuck, or out of alignment in your career? You’re not alone. These transitions often stir deeper questions of identity and purpose. There’s no quick fix or one right path. In my career counselling, I use a transpersonal, psychospiritual approach that honours your intuition, practical life and the archetypes shaping your journey. Together, we’ll explore your inner landscape and reconnect with what feels truly aligned, so you can move forward with clarity, trust, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Feeling lost, stuck, or out of alignment in your career? You’re not alone. These transitions often stir deeper questions of identity and purpose. There’s no quick fix or one right path. In my career counselling, I use a transpersonal, psychospiritual approach that honours your intuition, practical life and the archetypes shaping your journey. Together, we’ll explore your inner landscape and reconnect with what feels truly aligned, so you can move forward with clarity, trust, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Hello, I’m Allison Wood, a Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience as a social worker and counselling women through life’s most pivotal moments. At Nest Therapy, I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings—and find ways forward that feel manageable and authentically you.
Hello, I’m Allison Wood, a Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience as a social worker and counselling women through life’s most pivotal moments. At Nest Therapy, I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings—and find ways forward that feel manageable and authentically you.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 170 journal articles and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 55 psychologists. We provide high-quality therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. Each service is tailored to your preferences and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want. Note: CRUX Psychology is a private venture and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dalhousie University.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 170 journal articles and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 55 psychologists. We provide high-quality therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. Each service is tailored to your preferences and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want. Note: CRUX Psychology is a private venture and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dalhousie University.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. For over 30 years, Dr. Nina Woulff, Psychologist & Associates, has provided thoughtful, compassionate, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families in Halifax. Our experienced team is carefully selected for their training, clinical skills, and areas of specialization. We understand that each person’s situation is shaped by many factors — including life stage, relationships, personal history, and change — and we take care to provide support that is tailored to your needs.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. For over 30 years, Dr. Nina Woulff, Psychologist & Associates, has provided thoughtful, compassionate, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families in Halifax. Our experienced team is carefully selected for their training, clinical skills, and areas of specialization. We understand that each person’s situation is shaped by many factors — including life stage, relationships, personal history, and change — and we take care to provide support that is tailored to your needs.
I am a seasoned clinician in the field of mental health currently working with adults, couples and families. I am passionate about helping people take committed action towards their values and personal well-being in the face of life's challenges. I see each person as being the expert in their own life experiences.
I am a seasoned clinician in the field of mental health currently working with adults, couples and families. I am passionate about helping people take committed action towards their values and personal well-being in the face of life's challenges. I see each person as being the expert in their own life experiences.
Understanding the complexities of human emotions is often an unpredictable journey. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, providing a non-judgmental and supportive space where individuals can build confidence, develop skills, and cultivate deeper self-awareness to navigate both internal and external challenges.
Employing an approach that emphasizes compassion, healing, and actionable tools, we will work to explore your inner world and the meaning you may attach to your experiences. Therapy is a powerful process of growth, and I am here to support you in healing past wounds, letting go of old patterns and moving forward.
Understanding the complexities of human emotions is often an unpredictable journey. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, providing a non-judgmental and supportive space where individuals can build confidence, develop skills, and cultivate deeper self-awareness to navigate both internal and external challenges.
Employing an approach that emphasizes compassion, healing, and actionable tools, we will work to explore your inner world and the meaning you may attach to your experiences. Therapy is a powerful process of growth, and I am here to support you in healing past wounds, letting go of old patterns and moving forward.
Hi, my name is Jillian and I offer evidence based therapy with the option of incorporating horses into the therapy process (Equine Assisted Counselling). I work with adults, youth and children; and focus on treatment of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-esteem, social-emotional challenges, and processing difficult life changes. Animal assisted therapy comes with special benefits to our well-being. But including animals in the counselling process is up to you! You (and/or your children) deserve to feel better and enjoy life. Let's get there together.
Hi, my name is Jillian and I offer evidence based therapy with the option of incorporating horses into the therapy process (Equine Assisted Counselling). I work with adults, youth and children; and focus on treatment of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-esteem, social-emotional challenges, and processing difficult life changes. Animal assisted therapy comes with special benefits to our well-being. But including animals in the counselling process is up to you! You (and/or your children) deserve to feel better and enjoy life. Let's get there together.
Feeling stuck in grief, anxiety, or relationship struggles? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve tried before and felt unseen, my approach offers something different: real connection, curiosity, and compassion. I bring both professional insight and personal experience to help you feel truly understood. Together, we’ll explore who you are, what you want, and how to build a life that feels meaningful. If you’re ready to stop just coping and start living with purpose, we can begin that journey—together—today.
Feeling stuck in grief, anxiety, or relationship struggles? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve tried before and felt unseen, my approach offers something different: real connection, curiosity, and compassion. I bring both professional insight and personal experience to help you feel truly understood. Together, we’ll explore who you are, what you want, and how to build a life that feels meaningful. If you’re ready to stop just coping and start living with purpose, we can begin that journey—together—today.
I am the owner of Home Grown Occupational Therapy, and an Occupational Therapist working in neurodivergent mental health. I hold degrees from Dalhousie University, Carleton University and McMaster University. I am also neurodivergent myself, with a later-in-life diagnosis of ADHD. I find this to be a strength when working with other ND people. Many of my clients have diagnoses of (or are querying if they have) autism, ADHD and/or OCD. As a trauma-informed mental health OT, I believe we all need meaningful occupations, roles and activities to lead. Occupational Therapy helps us engage in those activities, regardless of barriers
I am the owner of Home Grown Occupational Therapy, and an Occupational Therapist working in neurodivergent mental health. I hold degrees from Dalhousie University, Carleton University and McMaster University. I am also neurodivergent myself, with a later-in-life diagnosis of ADHD. I find this to be a strength when working with other ND people. Many of my clients have diagnoses of (or are querying if they have) autism, ADHD and/or OCD. As a trauma-informed mental health OT, I believe we all need meaningful occupations, roles and activities to lead. Occupational Therapy helps us engage in those activities, regardless of barriers
Are you having trouble moving past a specific event or feel like you are engaging in destructive thinking patterns or behaviours? Have you begun to explore your attachment style and would like to learn how to become more secure? Therapy is a safe and confidential place where you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. My practice aims to highlight your strengths while finding solutions for unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, helping you to move forward and thrive in the areas of your life which are most important to you.
Are you having trouble moving past a specific event or feel like you are engaging in destructive thinking patterns or behaviours? Have you begun to explore your attachment style and would like to learn how to become more secure? Therapy is a safe and confidential place where you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. My practice aims to highlight your strengths while finding solutions for unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, helping you to move forward and thrive in the areas of your life which are most important to you.
I am a seasoned counselling Professional with 15 plus years clinical experience and offer an eclectic approach in my wellness practice. I am registered with NSCCT, a certified Psychotherapist with CCPA and Masters level trained in Counselling.
I am a seasoned counselling Professional with 15 plus years clinical experience and offer an eclectic approach in my wellness practice. I am registered with NSCCT, a certified Psychotherapist with CCPA and Masters level trained in Counselling.
With over twenty years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, I enjoy helping children, teens and young adults achieve wellness and authentic living. I provide assessment services for various learning, behavioural and attentional challenges as well as screening and support for suspected mental health issues. Counselling therapy is quite central to my practice, as is continuing consultation and advocacy post-assessment.
With over twenty years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, I enjoy helping children, teens and young adults achieve wellness and authentic living. I provide assessment services for various learning, behavioural and attentional challenges as well as screening and support for suspected mental health issues. Counselling therapy is quite central to my practice, as is continuing consultation and advocacy post-assessment.
At different points in life, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. These experiences can build over time, leaving you feeling disconnected from your usual sense of calm, clarity, or confidence. When life feels this way, having a space where your inner experience is met with genuine curiosity, understanding, and compassion, rather than pressure or judgment, can help you make sense of what’s happening inside, build resilience, move foward and better cope with future obstacles.
At different points in life, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. These experiences can build over time, leaving you feeling disconnected from your usual sense of calm, clarity, or confidence. When life feels this way, having a space where your inner experience is met with genuine curiosity, understanding, and compassion, rather than pressure or judgment, can help you make sense of what’s happening inside, build resilience, move foward and better cope with future obstacles.
I'm Joleen, a queer, cisgender therapist based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia). I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, self-discovery, self-worth, and life transitions. Many of the folks I sit with are trying to reconnect with themselves, feel less overwhelmed, and be a bit kinder to the parts of them that are struggling.
I'm Joleen, a queer, cisgender therapist based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia). I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, self-discovery, self-worth, and life transitions. Many of the folks I sit with are trying to reconnect with themselves, feel less overwhelmed, and be a bit kinder to the parts of them that are struggling.
I provide holistic psychotherapy and wellness counselling to individuals and couples (18 y/o and up). I recognize that working through difficult life circumstances and/or challenging relationships can be stressful and isolating, resulting in feelings of anxiety, low mood, poor coping skills or a general sense of being stuck in a cycle of unhealthy patterns. To move forward, it’s important to honour our lived experiences, accept that deeper emotions are appropriate in certain situations and build trust in ourselves to know the difference.
I provide holistic psychotherapy and wellness counselling to individuals and couples (18 y/o and up). I recognize that working through difficult life circumstances and/or challenging relationships can be stressful and isolating, resulting in feelings of anxiety, low mood, poor coping skills or a general sense of being stuck in a cycle of unhealthy patterns. To move forward, it’s important to honour our lived experiences, accept that deeper emotions are appropriate in certain situations and build trust in ourselves to know the difference.
You’re stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. Maybe you're feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed by the demands of life or your relationship. You’re trying to keep it together, but inside, something feels off - misaligned. Conversations turn into conflicts. Emotions feel too big or numb. You’re caught between wanting things to change and not knowing how to begin. Maybe you’ve done therapy before or this is your first time. Either way, you’re craving clarity, connection, and something more sustainable than “just coping.” You’re ready for real change, not quick fixes.
You’re stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. Maybe you're feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed by the demands of life or your relationship. You’re trying to keep it together, but inside, something feels off - misaligned. Conversations turn into conflicts. Emotions feel too big or numb. You’re caught between wanting things to change and not knowing how to begin. Maybe you’ve done therapy before or this is your first time. Either way, you’re craving clarity, connection, and something more sustainable than “just coping.” You’re ready for real change, not quick fixes.
From time to time, we all face challenges that can be overwhelming. Sometimes these challenges are situational, but they can also be the result of our lived experience(s) over time. Often they manifest as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self harm. These manifestations can lead to further challenges such as job loss, family conflict, isolation, and addiction. Although we may flounder or experience failure, we can develop the strategies needed to live a flourishing life. Integrative therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychotherapy, and Solution Focused Therapy teach us how to live well.
From time to time, we all face challenges that can be overwhelming. Sometimes these challenges are situational, but they can also be the result of our lived experience(s) over time. Often they manifest as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self harm. These manifestations can lead to further challenges such as job loss, family conflict, isolation, and addiction. Although we may flounder or experience failure, we can develop the strategies needed to live a flourishing life. Integrative therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychotherapy, and Solution Focused Therapy teach us how to live well.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.