Ruth Downie
Counsellor, BScN, MEdCoun, CHyp(tm), RCT, CCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
5571 Cunard Street, Suite 206, Halifax, NS B3K
Waitlist for new clients
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My clients are generally people who are managing a chronic medical condition, are struggling with a life altering diagnosis, who may be finding a life transition challenging(menopause, retirement) and have feelings of anxiety or sadness as a result. I provide counselling to help make difficult decisions.
Using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Narrative Therapy the client is invited to engage with their life in a meaningful and rewarding way. Using hypnotherapy to address issues such as sleep disruption, smoking cessation, or anxiety management.
With a twenty-two year career in the Canadian Health Care System as a registered nurse I am aware of the challenges that a medical diagnosis can have on the emotional well being of an individual. I am here to support my clients through an exceptionally trying and stressful time in their life with understanding and empathy.
Call or Email Ruth Downie now for a free 15 minute consultation - (902) 909-5655
Let's Connect (902) 909-5655
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-5655
Ruth Downie
Counsellor, BScN, MEdCoun, CHyp(tm), RCT, CCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT 21-037 Ruth Downie
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 10001310 / 2018
- Certificate from Daybreak Therapy and Training Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist CHyp / 2019
- Attended Acadia University, Graduated 2018
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (902) 909-5655
Ruth Downie
Counsellor, BScN, MEdCoun, CHyp(tm), RCT, CCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Chronic Illness
- Life Transitions
- Cancer Diagnosis
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Health Care System Navigation Challenges
- Infertility
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (902) 909-5655
Ruth Downie
Counsellor, BScN, MEdCoun, CHyp(tm), RCT, CCC
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Counselling Hypnotherapist
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (902) 909-5655
Ruth Downie
Counsellor, BScN, MEdCoun, CHyp(tm), RCT, CCC
Groups
Managing Menopause
A group therapy providing coping strategies to manage the more annoying aspects of the menopause experience. With an emphasis on non medication methods of reducing the impact of menopause on daily life. Group provides peer support as well as information. Both the emotional and psychological impact of the menopause transition is explored.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$40
Group Meets
Every Sat 1 P.M. - 3 P.M.
Location
Ruth Downie Counselling
5571 Cunard Street
Suite 206
Halifax, NS B3K
Email Ruth Downie about this group or call - (902) 909-5655
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (902) 909-5655
Ruth Downie
Counsellor, BScN, MEdCoun, CHyp(tm), RCT, CCC