Spirituality Therapists in Sydney, NS
Cape Breton Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCT-C, CCC
Verified Verified
Sydney, NS B1P
Accepting new clients! (November 2023). Life is unpredictable and ever-changing. There are times in all of our lives where the support of others is necessary in order to be our best selves, the self which is aligned with our true nature. Whether you are experiencing a difficult transition, on the edge of change, questioning your sense of self and place in the world, dealing with difficult experiences or are just not feeling your best and don’t know why, counselling can be a useful process in your continual growth. I will work with you to create a safe space to explore and set goals for your life. 902-563-6231
Accepting new clients! (November 2023). Life is unpredictable and ever-changing. There are times in all of our lives where the support of others is necessary in order to be our best selves, the self which is aligned with our true nature. Whether you are experiencing a difficult transition, on the edge of change, questioning your sense of self and place in the world, dealing with difficult experiences or are just not feeling your best and don’t know why, counselling can be a useful process in your continual growth. I will work with you to create a safe space to explore and set goals for your life. 902-563-6231
Colleen D'Orsay
Counsellor, MACP, RCT
Verified Verified
Sydney, NS B1L
I assist clients who are struggling with grief, addictions, trauma and PTSD to learn how to heal, cope and live their best life based on their own personal values and belief systems. I have an affinity for working with Veterans, First Responders and First Nations People.
I assist clients who are struggling with grief, addictions, trauma and PTSD to learn how to heal, cope and live their best life based on their own personal values and belief systems. I have an affinity for working with Veterans, First Responders and First Nations People.
Amiee Wilson Counselling
Counsellor, BIS, MACP, RHN, CCC, RCT-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sydney, NS B1S (Online Only)
Step into a journey tailored to your needs on every level – physical, social, mental, and spiritual. If you're seeking support to combat mental health challenges and understand yourself deeply, you're in the right place. My holistic approach delves into the core of your being, unraveling the connections between your physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being. Together, we'll empower you with insights that foster balance and renewal. Are you ready for a transformative journey towards understanding and holistic wellness? Let's start this chapter together, guiding you towards a more empowered, resilient you.
Step into a journey tailored to your needs on every level – physical, social, mental, and spiritual. If you're seeking support to combat mental health challenges and understand yourself deeply, you're in the right place. My holistic approach delves into the core of your being, unraveling the connections between your physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being. Together, we'll empower you with insights that foster balance and renewal. Are you ready for a transformative journey towards understanding and holistic wellness? Let's start this chapter together, guiding you towards a more empowered, resilient you.
Binczak Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CSAT, CCAC, CCS-AC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NS B1S (Online Only)
Are you seeking a supportive outlet to address childhood issues, navigate traumatic events, manage anger spells, and alleviate feelings of depression or anxiety? If so, I invite you to explore healthier alternatives than the temporary relief found in alcohol, shopping sprees, or excessive consumption of adult content. If you've found yourself preoccupied with non-medical drug use or starting your day with a sweet treat to trigger a rush of dopamine, it may be time to examine these patterns. Discover how to regain control over your thoughts and emotions, and explore the connection between your behaviours and past experiences.
Are you seeking a supportive outlet to address childhood issues, navigate traumatic events, manage anger spells, and alleviate feelings of depression or anxiety? If so, I invite you to explore healthier alternatives than the temporary relief found in alcohol, shopping sprees, or excessive consumption of adult content. If you've found yourself preoccupied with non-medical drug use or starting your day with a sweet treat to trigger a rush of dopamine, it may be time to examine these patterns. Discover how to regain control over your thoughts and emotions, and explore the connection between your behaviours and past experiences.
Tess Frampton
Counsellor, BA , MA, CCC, RCT-C, ND
Verified Verified
Sydney, NS B1S (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! Tess is an empathic, kind, and nonjudgmental counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals overcome their struggles with mental health, and cultivate the self-compassion needed to heal from past traumas. Stress and anxiety, depression, behaviour and relationship difficulties have feelings of shame and self-criticism at their core. Directing compassion toward ourselves can allow us to feel safe and accepted, giving us the caring motivation to work through our suffering, to change unhelpful patterns, connect with our values, and get the most out of our life.
Accepting new clients! Tess is an empathic, kind, and nonjudgmental counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals overcome their struggles with mental health, and cultivate the self-compassion needed to heal from past traumas. Stress and anxiety, depression, behaviour and relationship difficulties have feelings of shame and self-criticism at their core. Directing compassion toward ourselves can allow us to feel safe and accepted, giving us the caring motivation to work through our suffering, to change unhelpful patterns, connect with our values, and get the most out of our life.
Katrina Paruch
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, BA, MACP, RCT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NS B1P (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Down? Alone? Wondering if things are "bad enough" for counselling? You don't have to wait until you are in crisis to reach out! Sometimes life can feel messy, but you don't have to go it alone. I can help by providing you with a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings, with compassionate, professional guidance and support. I take a person-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring the counselling experience to your unique situation and needs. I work with individuals (16+), couples, and current and former clergy members from all faith traditions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Down? Alone? Wondering if things are "bad enough" for counselling? You don't have to wait until you are in crisis to reach out! Sometimes life can feel messy, but you don't have to go it alone. I can help by providing you with a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings, with compassionate, professional guidance and support. I take a person-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring the counselling experience to your unique situation and needs. I work with individuals (16+), couples, and current and former clergy members from all faith traditions.
Jennifer MacLellan Counselling
Counsellor, MACP, RCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NS B1P
I am honored to work alongside my clients as they begin (or continue) their path to healing. We therapists like to say “meet people where they are” in their healing journey, which means you can come to me with an established plan and clear goals, or completely confused about where to even start. I use a person-centered approach that assumes you are the expert on your own life. Together we can work on coping strategies for anxiety, depression, social skills, emotions, processing trauma, developing greater resilience, self-compassion, care, and confidence.
I am honored to work alongside my clients as they begin (or continue) their path to healing. We therapists like to say “meet people where they are” in their healing journey, which means you can come to me with an established plan and clear goals, or completely confused about where to even start. I use a person-centered approach that assumes you are the expert on your own life. Together we can work on coping strategies for anxiety, depression, social skills, emotions, processing trauma, developing greater resilience, self-compassion, care, and confidence.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Sydney, NS B1P (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Laura Cohen
Counsellor, MA, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sydney, NS B1M
Do you feel stuck, lost or anxious in your career? Want to weigh your options or get ahead/change jobs? Despite societal pressure to know exactly what you "should" do, many adults still struggle with this big life question. I want to help you better understand where you've come from and how you hope to experience your future. Do you want to feel valued, supported, and part of a team? Would you rather be independent and free with a job full of adventure? I'll help you feel clear about your purpose, what you want & ultimately be guided by your values, interests, natural abilities and life experience.
Do you feel stuck, lost or anxious in your career? Want to weigh your options or get ahead/change jobs? Despite societal pressure to know exactly what you "should" do, many adults still struggle with this big life question. I want to help you better understand where you've come from and how you hope to experience your future. Do you want to feel valued, supported, and part of a team? Would you rather be independent and free with a job full of adventure? I'll help you feel clear about your purpose, what you want & ultimately be guided by your values, interests, natural abilities and life experience.
Forging Forward Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RRP, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
Sydney, NS B1M
Counsellors at Forging Forward Counselling Services are with our clients on their journey, every step of the way! Our counsellor works with the client using approaches that foster self-determination and promote resiliency. We believe that people have a natural and intrinsic tendency to behave in effective and healthy ways. We understand that enduring recovery is an continuous process that requires a customizable treatment plan based on each client or group's specific needs.
Counsellors at Forging Forward Counselling Services are with our clients on their journey, every step of the way! Our counsellor works with the client using approaches that foster self-determination and promote resiliency. We believe that people have a natural and intrinsic tendency to behave in effective and healthy ways. We understand that enduring recovery is an continuous process that requires a customizable treatment plan based on each client or group's specific needs.
Irene Gunn
Registered Social Worker, MMT, RSW, MSW, MDiv, MTS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sydney, NS B1L
Are you struggling with racing thoughts, constant worry & fear about what's next in these stressful and uncertain times? Are you struggling with grief over the loss of loved ones and feeling alone and unable to move forward? Are you looking to build energy, manage you sleep, and get past feelings of doom and gloom? Are you finding your relationship with your intimate partner feeling uncertain & filled with conflicts? Getting the motivation to make change can be difficult yet you know that carrying on with such unhappiness is not the way to a meaningful life. I understand life's stressors & I applaud your courage to reach out.
Are you struggling with racing thoughts, constant worry & fear about what's next in these stressful and uncertain times? Are you struggling with grief over the loss of loved ones and feeling alone and unable to move forward? Are you looking to build energy, manage you sleep, and get past feelings of doom and gloom? Are you finding your relationship with your intimate partner feeling uncertain & filled with conflicts? Getting the motivation to make change can be difficult yet you know that carrying on with such unhappiness is not the way to a meaningful life. I understand life's stressors & I applaud your courage to reach out.
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Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Sydney, NS B1M (Online Only)
You are here because you are experiencing struggle, are ready to make some changes and you are looking for help. Together we can address your concerns and reestablish your sense of wellness and hope. I look forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship with you and supporting you through the changes you want with warmth, empathy and experience.
You are here because you are experiencing struggle, are ready to make some changes and you are looking for help. Together we can address your concerns and reestablish your sense of wellness and hope. I look forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship with you and supporting you through the changes you want with warmth, empathy and experience.
Jessica Wine
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Sydney, NS B1L (Online Only)
Are you experiencing stress? Grief? Loss? Anxiety or depression? Difficulties at work or in your relationship? Are you needing help to navigate these difficulties? As a therapist who has been providing therapy to adults, couples and teens for the past 28 years, I bring extensive experience, insights and passion to help you cope with life's hardships. This is an opportunity for you to speak to a professional and be heard, and to gain clarity and perspective on your situation. I am an excellent listener with a love for helping others. I believe in your worth and in your potential to create a better life.
Are you experiencing stress? Grief? Loss? Anxiety or depression? Difficulties at work or in your relationship? Are you needing help to navigate these difficulties? As a therapist who has been providing therapy to adults, couples and teens for the past 28 years, I bring extensive experience, insights and passion to help you cope with life's hardships. This is an opportunity for you to speak to a professional and be heard, and to gain clarity and perspective on your situation. I am an excellent listener with a love for helping others. I believe in your worth and in your potential to create a better life.
Sheila Ago
Counsellor, BA Hons, MDiv, MEd, CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sydney, NS B1P
When was the last time you felt a sense of wellness and peace? When was the last time you felt inner joy and equanimity? We all make mistakes and we all suffer from other people's mistakes and wrong done to us. However, we don't have to continue to live with the same pain and loss tomorrow.
When was the last time you felt a sense of wellness and peace? When was the last time you felt inner joy and equanimity? We all make mistakes and we all suffer from other people's mistakes and wrong done to us. However, we don't have to continue to live with the same pain and loss tomorrow.
Online Therapists
Linda MacDougall Penner
Counsellor, MA, MEd, CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
Antigonish, NS B2G
Waitlist for new clients
It is a beautiful experience to see people able to work through their trauma, set boundaries, learn healthy coping strategies and move on to a more peaceful, productive life. Therapy is more that just chatting, we will set goals and apply best practices to help you see the those goals reached. I offer a trauma informed lens with you and your well being the priority.
It is a beautiful experience to see people able to work through their trauma, set boundaries, learn healthy coping strategies and move on to a more peaceful, productive life. Therapy is more that just chatting, we will set goals and apply best practices to help you see the those goals reached. I offer a trauma informed lens with you and your well being the priority.
Mood Counselling
Counsellor, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
Guysborough, NS B0H
You are the wisest guide a counsellor can have. On some level, you know what is needed; however, your ability to listen to your "inner voice" maybe blocked or diminished by fear or past experiences that you are acting on in your current life. Collaboratively, we can sort out and work through your life experiences.
You are the wisest guide a counsellor can have. On some level, you know what is needed; however, your ability to listen to your "inner voice" maybe blocked or diminished by fear or past experiences that you are acting on in your current life. Collaboratively, we can sort out and work through your life experiences.
Shelley Long, Art Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, DTATI
Verified Verified
Antigonish, NS B2G
I am an Art Therapist who is passionate about helping adults navigate complex issues using the creative process. I offer individual and group Art Therapy sessions for those who are seeking mental health support that differs from talk therapy. Using a person centred and strength based approach, I strive to create a safe space where clients can reconnect to dormant parts of themselves and find meaning and joy through art making. I have practiced art therapy with diverse populations in a wide range of settings such as; inpatient mental health settings, outpatient oncology, long term care homes, and weekend holistic retreats.
I am an Art Therapist who is passionate about helping adults navigate complex issues using the creative process. I offer individual and group Art Therapy sessions for those who are seeking mental health support that differs from talk therapy. Using a person centred and strength based approach, I strive to create a safe space where clients can reconnect to dormant parts of themselves and find meaning and joy through art making. I have practiced art therapy with diverse populations in a wide range of settings such as; inpatient mental health settings, outpatient oncology, long term care homes, and weekend holistic retreats.
Amy Sedgwick
Occupational Therapist, BSc, OT, Reg
Verified Verified
Antigonish, NS B2G (Online Only)
Do you spend much or all of the time feeling overwhelmed and over-stimulated? If so, you are not alone. Research suggests that roughly 15-20% of the population is highly sensitive. Highly Sensitive People (HSP) tend to process information more thoroughly than others, which can be a survival advantage but also lead to feeling overwhelmed. They also tend to be empathic, easily overstimulated by noise and smell, attuned to subtle environmental cues, and require more “downtime” than other people. If this sounds like you, you have come to the right place.
Do you spend much or all of the time feeling overwhelmed and over-stimulated? If so, you are not alone. Research suggests that roughly 15-20% of the population is highly sensitive. Highly Sensitive People (HSP) tend to process information more thoroughly than others, which can be a survival advantage but also lead to feeling overwhelmed. They also tend to be empathic, easily overstimulated by noise and smell, attuned to subtle environmental cues, and require more “downtime” than other people. If this sounds like you, you have come to the right place.
Sandy Dietrich-Bell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCPA
Verified Verified
St Peters, NS B0E (Online Only)
My goal is to equip you with the tools/resources needed to find your ataraxis. Ataraxis: "the absence of mental stress/anxiety; peace of mind, tranquility". We all experience times when balance or peace seems out of reach. We have all felt overwhelmed, underappreciated, scared and alone. Life is hard and struggles can feel relentless. Therapy is often very necessary and will be helpful - but my hope is to give YOU the tools to cope with life as it comes at you; when it comes at you. Need me now, but not forever, because you can maintain ataraxis on your own, if given the right tools to manage whatever issue/concern you are facing.
My goal is to equip you with the tools/resources needed to find your ataraxis. Ataraxis: "the absence of mental stress/anxiety; peace of mind, tranquility". We all experience times when balance or peace seems out of reach. We have all felt overwhelmed, underappreciated, scared and alone. Life is hard and struggles can feel relentless. Therapy is often very necessary and will be helpful - but my hope is to give YOU the tools to cope with life as it comes at you; when it comes at you. Need me now, but not forever, because you can maintain ataraxis on your own, if given the right tools to manage whatever issue/concern you are facing.
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Spirituality Counsellors
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.