Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Halifax, NS
Hi! I'm Natasha from Living Curiously Counselling Services Inc. I believe we all are doing the best we can, yet each of us can find ourselves in need of support during different times in our lives. Do you find yourself constantly putting others first and losing yourself in the process? Do thoughts about the future leave you feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed? You're not alone. More people than ever are struggling to find balance in their relationships, careers, and family life. If you're feeling burned out, uncertain, or emotionally drained, therapy can help you reconnect with your needs and regain a sense of control.
Hi! I'm Natasha from Living Curiously Counselling Services Inc. I believe we all are doing the best we can, yet each of us can find ourselves in need of support during different times in our lives. Do you find yourself constantly putting others first and losing yourself in the process? Do thoughts about the future leave you feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed? You're not alone. More people than ever are struggling to find balance in their relationships, careers, and family life. If you're feeling burned out, uncertain, or emotionally drained, therapy can help you reconnect with your needs and regain a sense of control.
I often incorporate mindfulness and always aim to ensure our work together feels meaningful, relevant, and aligned with your needs.
I believe therapy should meet you where you’re at and help move you toward a life that feels more manageable, more connected, and more like your own. I know how important it is to feel safe, understood, and not alone.
I often incorporate mindfulness and always aim to ensure our work together feels meaningful, relevant, and aligned with your needs.
I believe therapy should meet you where you’re at and help move you toward a life that feels more manageable, more connected, and more like your own. I know how important it is to feel safe, understood, and not alone.
In my sessions, I want clients to feel truly listened to. Therapy, in my view, is a space for a client to experience empathetic and genuine attention which may be rarely found in everyday life. With this kind of attention, people can face problems and develop strengths much more easily than on their own. Ultimately, my goal is to help people get to the point at which they can manage their mental health without me, by using the tools and skills we develop during our sessions.
In my sessions, I want clients to feel truly listened to. Therapy, in my view, is a space for a client to experience empathetic and genuine attention which may be rarely found in everyday life. With this kind of attention, people can face problems and develop strengths much more easily than on their own. Ultimately, my goal is to help people get to the point at which they can manage their mental health without me, by using the tools and skills we develop during our sessions.
Candace Marie MacFarlane
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BAPsych, RSW
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
I am a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and culturally competent therapist with over 19 years of experience providing services to clients. I am registered to provide therapy services in Alberta and Nova Scotia (virtual only). I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, neurodiversity, identity or general life stressors. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, offering inclusive and affirming individual and relationship therapy for clients of all sexual, gender, and relationship orientations.
I am a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and culturally competent therapist with over 19 years of experience providing services to clients. I am registered to provide therapy services in Alberta and Nova Scotia (virtual only). I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, neurodiversity, identity or general life stressors. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, offering inclusive and affirming individual and relationship therapy for clients of all sexual, gender, and relationship orientations.
Specializing in SLEEP/Insomnia and/or ANXIETY: Struggling to fall and/or stay asleep can lead to unrestful nights and exhausting days and feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The mere thought of sleep may give you anxiety and feelings of dread. Your job performance, relationships, and sense of identity may also be suffering. Alternatively, if you are battling anxiety/stress, your sleep may also be impacted, making you feel worse. Regardless which came first, the struggles and impact of anxiety and insomnia can wreck your days, interfering with your life. If you want to end the struggle and to feel better, I can help!
Specializing in SLEEP/Insomnia and/or ANXIETY: Struggling to fall and/or stay asleep can lead to unrestful nights and exhausting days and feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The mere thought of sleep may give you anxiety and feelings of dread. Your job performance, relationships, and sense of identity may also be suffering. Alternatively, if you are battling anxiety/stress, your sleep may also be impacted, making you feel worse. Regardless which came first, the struggles and impact of anxiety and insomnia can wreck your days, interfering with your life. If you want to end the struggle and to feel better, I can help!
I use a combination of evidence-based modalities, including: trauma-informed, CBT, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, DBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
If therapy hasn’t worked for you before, it may be because conditions like personality disorders, chronic anxiety, and emotional dysregulation require highly specialized treatment. I provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) delivered as it was intended.
I take a client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs and goals. As my work is rooted from an integrative approach, I use multiple evidence-based modalities including CBT, and ACT to provide flexible and individualized care.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues and many other problems. Reach out today!
I use a combination of evidence-based modalities, including: trauma-informed, CBT, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, DBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
If therapy hasn’t worked for you before, it may be because conditions like personality disorders, chronic anxiety, and emotional dysregulation require highly specialized treatment. I provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) delivered as it was intended.
I take a client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs and goals. As my work is rooted from an integrative approach, I use multiple evidence-based modalities including CBT, and ACT to provide flexible and individualized care.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues and many other problems. Reach out today!
The lens I use is a blend of talk therapy, somatic therapy, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and hypnotherapy.
Is there any point to therapy in this late stage capitalist hellscape that we now call life? In all directions there is suffering and destruction driven by greed and power mongering. Exhausted and overwhelmed, most of us cope by perpetual distraction through overconsumption and numbing out. Isolation and hopelessness can begin feeling like the norm. The antidote to this is connecting, to ourselves and to each other. What I believe therapy can offer right now is a space to connect, to thaw and come home to ourselves, and to remember what truly matters to us, what we want to build in this life, and who we want to build it with.
The lens I use is a blend of talk therapy, somatic therapy, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and hypnotherapy.
Is there any point to therapy in this late stage capitalist hellscape that we now call life? In all directions there is suffering and destruction driven by greed and power mongering. Exhausted and overwhelmed, most of us cope by perpetual distraction through overconsumption and numbing out. Isolation and hopelessness can begin feeling like the norm. The antidote to this is connecting, to ourselves and to each other. What I believe therapy can offer right now is a space to connect, to thaw and come home to ourselves, and to remember what truly matters to us, what we want to build in this life, and who we want to build it with.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together, but truth is, on the inside you're a mess. You used to pride yourself on being able to balance a successful career, kids and a healthy relationship. But now, you feel burnt out and anxious; your worries are always rolling around in your mind. Lately, you've been more irritable and frustrated toward your kids and spouse, which makes you feel terrible. Worse yet, you've completely forgotten about yourself. It feels like you are drowning under the weight of your problems and you are desperate to get free. You never imagined yourself seeing a therapist, but you know you need help.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together, but truth is, on the inside you're a mess. You used to pride yourself on being able to balance a successful career, kids and a healthy relationship. But now, you feel burnt out and anxious; your worries are always rolling around in your mind. Lately, you've been more irritable and frustrated toward your kids and spouse, which makes you feel terrible. Worse yet, you've completely forgotten about yourself. It feels like you are drowning under the weight of your problems and you are desperate to get free. You never imagined yourself seeing a therapist, but you know you need help.
At the age of 50, you might be curious about my decision to pursue a master's degree and delve into counseling. Witnessing a close family member's struggle with addiction and journey from employment loss to deteriorating health, culminating in inpatient treatment, deeply impacted me. Through supporting their recovery and encountering compassionate professionals dedicated to mental health and addiction, I found my own calling. Encouraged by others, I embarked on my counseling journey, guiding individuals towards their own paths to wellness.
At the age of 50, you might be curious about my decision to pursue a master's degree and delve into counseling. Witnessing a close family member's struggle with addiction and journey from employment loss to deteriorating health, culminating in inpatient treatment, deeply impacted me. Through supporting their recovery and encountering compassionate professionals dedicated to mental health and addiction, I found my own calling. Encouraged by others, I embarked on my counseling journey, guiding individuals towards their own paths to wellness.
Life can feel heavy sometimes; maybe you’re going through a big change, struggling with anxiety or depression, trying to manage substance use, or just feeling unsure about who you are and what you’re feeling. Whatever it looks like for you, I want you to know you don’t have to go through it on your own. I support teens and adults (16+) who are navigating all kinds of challenges. My role is to give you a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment, a place where you can show up exactly as you are.
Life can feel heavy sometimes; maybe you’re going through a big change, struggling with anxiety or depression, trying to manage substance use, or just feeling unsure about who you are and what you’re feeling. Whatever it looks like for you, I want you to know you don’t have to go through it on your own. I support teens and adults (16+) who are navigating all kinds of challenges. My role is to give you a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment, a place where you can show up exactly as you are.
Approaches include EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Marriage and Family Therapy (including Gottman and Systems approaches), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and various Trauma Based Therapies.
You can learn more about us at www.mkpsych.com and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We are a group of independent practitioners with interests and experience in multiple areas. Our goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgemental, professional space where our clients can address their needs.
Approaches include EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Marriage and Family Therapy (including Gottman and Systems approaches), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and various Trauma Based Therapies.
You can learn more about us at www.mkpsych.com and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We are a group of independent practitioners with interests and experience in multiple areas. Our goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgemental, professional space where our clients can address their needs.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict. I work with individuals and couples. I am committed to creating a safe space for clients of different gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and people with different types of romantic and/or sexual relationships. I take a collaborative, feminist, and empathetic approach, ensuring I am providing evidence-based treatment. Additionally, I offer assessments for adults for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict. I work with individuals and couples. I am committed to creating a safe space for clients of different gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and people with different types of romantic and/or sexual relationships. I take a collaborative, feminist, and empathetic approach, ensuring I am providing evidence-based treatment. Additionally, I offer assessments for adults for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Using tools like mindfulness and body-based techniques, we’ll focus on understanding and and transformin how trauma impacts your thoughts, emotions, and body
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of past experiences? Struggling with anxiety, flashbacks, or emotional numbness? You’re not alone—and healing is possible. Wespecialize in trauma therapy, providing a safe and supportive space to process painful experiences and rediscover your strength and resilience. With years of experience in evidence-based treatments like EMDR, somatic therapy, and CBT, We tailor therapy to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with childhood trauma, PTSD, or complex emotional struggles, we’ll work together to create a path toward healing.
Using tools like mindfulness and body-based techniques, we’ll focus on understanding and and transformin how trauma impacts your thoughts, emotions, and body
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of past experiences? Struggling with anxiety, flashbacks, or emotional numbness? You’re not alone—and healing is possible. Wespecialize in trauma therapy, providing a safe and supportive space to process painful experiences and rediscover your strength and resilience. With years of experience in evidence-based treatments like EMDR, somatic therapy, and CBT, We tailor therapy to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with childhood trauma, PTSD, or complex emotional struggles, we’ll work together to create a path toward healing.
At Nordic Psychology, we’re here to help you thrive! Our team of experienced psychologists offers evidence-based therapy for individuals, teens, and couples, helping you navigate life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or struggling to cope with intense emotions, you’re not alone—we can help you find tools to feel more in control and at peace. We also provide specialized support for those living with or affected by Borderline Personality Disorder.
At Nordic Psychology, we’re here to help you thrive! Our team of experienced psychologists offers evidence-based therapy for individuals, teens, and couples, helping you navigate life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or struggling to cope with intense emotions, you’re not alone—we can help you find tools to feel more in control and at peace. We also provide specialized support for those living with or affected by Borderline Personality Disorder.
I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities—including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and strengths-based approaches—tailored to suit your needs.
The lotus grows in muddy, often murky waters—places that seem challenging or even harsh. Yet from these depths, it rises above!
We all have the ability to grow, adapt, and heal within us. My role is to provide compassionate, personalized support to help you through life’s challenges, in a way that fits your needs and circumstances. I support clients navigating anxiety & depression, emotion regulation, stress management, grief & loss, trauma & PTSD, and youth and family challenges. Together, we work towards building greater self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience, so you can feel more empowered and in control of your life.
I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities—including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and strengths-based approaches—tailored to suit your needs.
The lotus grows in muddy, often murky waters—places that seem challenging or even harsh. Yet from these depths, it rises above!
We all have the ability to grow, adapt, and heal within us. My role is to provide compassionate, personalized support to help you through life’s challenges, in a way that fits your needs and circumstances. I support clients navigating anxiety & depression, emotion regulation, stress management, grief & loss, trauma & PTSD, and youth and family challenges. Together, we work towards building greater self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience, so you can feel more empowered and in control of your life.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and finding the right fit matters. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and not judged.
With 14 years of experience as a frontline social worker, my areas of focus include trauma, grief and loss, addiction, parenting, anxiety, relationship concerns, system navigation, and life transitions.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and finding the right fit matters. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and not judged.
With 14 years of experience as a frontline social worker, my areas of focus include trauma, grief and loss, addiction, parenting, anxiety, relationship concerns, system navigation, and life transitions.
My approach is trauma-informed and draws from cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based practices.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed and worn down by stress, anxiety, low mood, or ADHD-related challenges. They want to understand what’s going on for them and find ways to make life feel more manageable and enjoyable. I’m currently accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual counselling.
My approach is trauma-informed and draws from cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based practices.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed and worn down by stress, anxiety, low mood, or ADHD-related challenges. They want to understand what’s going on for them and find ways to make life feel more manageable and enjoyable. I’m currently accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual counselling.
Atman C. Center Avani Santhoshkumar
Registered Counselling Therapist – Candidate, MA CPsy, RCT-C, EMDR
Serves Area
ATMAN Counselling Center -
The way I view human beings is that every person's life has three aspects: public, private, and inner life. Public life is what the world sees; private life is shared with close ones; but the inner life is known only to ourselves. It holds our deepest thoughts, feelings, and desires often left unspoken. We may feel confused or overwhelmed without a space to express these emotions. That’s where a therapist comes in who is not just a professional, but a compassionate companion. A therapist listens without judgment, helps us understand our emotions, and guides us toward clarity, healing, and self-awareness.
ATMAN Counselling Center -
The way I view human beings is that every person's life has three aspects: public, private, and inner life. Public life is what the world sees; private life is shared with close ones; but the inner life is known only to ourselves. It holds our deepest thoughts, feelings, and desires often left unspoken. We may feel confused or overwhelmed without a space to express these emotions. That’s where a therapist comes in who is not just a professional, but a compassionate companion. A therapist listens without judgment, helps us understand our emotions, and guides us toward clarity, healing, and self-awareness.
I draw on attachment-based, compassion-focused, somatic, relational, experiential, and mindfulness approaches.
There comes a moment when you sense that something within you is asking to be met. You may feel that a part of you is ready to evolve, yet your usual reference points no longer feel sufficient to move forward. A diffuse unease, the fatigue of repeating the same patterns, a transition, a loss, a deeper search for meaning. You are not simply looking to function better, but to feel aligned, free, and deeply alive. You want to understand your patterns, go to the root of your distress, and move through a real transformation at the level of identity.
I draw on attachment-based, compassion-focused, somatic, relational, experiential, and mindfulness approaches.
There comes a moment when you sense that something within you is asking to be met. You may feel that a part of you is ready to evolve, yet your usual reference points no longer feel sufficient to move forward. A diffuse unease, the fatigue of repeating the same patterns, a transition, a loss, a deeper search for meaning. You are not simply looking to function better, but to feel aligned, free, and deeply alive. You want to understand your patterns, go to the root of your distress, and move through a real transformation at the level of identity.
Need someone who "gets you" to talk with or listen as you go through a difficult time or life transition? I'm empathetic and pragmatic, focused on you and your needs. Together, we'll develop strategies that help navigate obstacles interfering with you enjoying the life you envision. We'll follow an holistic approach to draw on self knowledge to find answers that reside within you, honing your abilities to work through life's challenges. I'm a Registered Social Worker, (RSW) with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) specializing in Mental Health, and hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) in English Literature & Aboriginal Studies.
Need someone who "gets you" to talk with or listen as you go through a difficult time or life transition? I'm empathetic and pragmatic, focused on you and your needs. Together, we'll develop strategies that help navigate obstacles interfering with you enjoying the life you envision. We'll follow an holistic approach to draw on self knowledge to find answers that reside within you, honing your abilities to work through life's challenges. I'm a Registered Social Worker, (RSW) with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) specializing in Mental Health, and hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) in English Literature & Aboriginal Studies.
