Dartmouth
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Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
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Sarah Ayton

MEd, RCT-C (they, them)

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2 Endorsed
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Available both in-person and online
250 Baker Drive Suite 233 Dartmouth, NS B2W
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I'm a queer/genderqueer, neurodivergent, politicized practitioner working through intersectional feminist and trauma-informed lenses. Compassion, curiosity, and experimentation are at the heart of counselling for me; co-creating a space for exploring, digesting, unfurling, and feeling into deeper relationships with ourselves and others. I come to counselling with a background in community programming, facilitation, and the arts. I help adult clients work through issues related to chronic shame, complex trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, grief, Neurodivergence (e.g., Autism/ADHD), and gender and sexuality.
I use an integrative, holistic approach that weaves together somatic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and narrative practices with practical skill-building. I take a restorative approach to address harm and move towards healing with people who have both experienced and/or used abuse in their relationships.
To me, this work is about feeding trust in the wisdom of our bodies and getting curious about the stories we tell. We can learn to listen and collaborate, rather than fight against, and move toward personal and collective healing. I look forward to co-creating a therapeutic relationship with you.
Sarah Ayton now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online
Affirming Psychology

Affirming Psychology

250 Baker Drive

Suite 233

Dartmouth, NS B2W map
My website
I offer both virtual and in-person sessions to clients at Affirming Psychology
$175 Per Session  
Connect with Sarah Ayton
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online
Affirming Psychology

Affirming Psychology

250 Baker Drive

Suite 233

Dartmouth, NS B2W map
My website
I offer both virtual and in-person sessions to clients at Affirming Psychology
$175 Per Session  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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I accept payment by cash, credit card, or e-transfer. I'll provide you with a receipt for reimbursement from your insurer. I do offer direct billing for Sunlife and Blue Cross. I'm an approved provider with the Criminal Injuries Counselling Program.
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Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I accept payment by cash, credit card, or e-transfer. I'll provide you with a receipt for reimbursement from your insurer. I do offer direct billing for Sunlife and Blue Cross. I'm an approved provider with the Criminal Injuries Counselling Program.
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C
Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-C22-107 Sarah Ayton

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Acadia University, Master of Education - Counselling, Graduated 2022
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I'm currently a student in Somatic Experiencing and do ongoing professional development in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. I've done continuing education in neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ affirming and anti-racist practice.
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C
Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I'm currently a student in Somatic Experiencing and do ongoing professional development in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. I've done continuing education in neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ affirming and anti-racist practice.
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Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Cancer
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, masking, identity, grief, or big life changes. I also have specific experience working in Intimate Partner Violence. I take a restorative approach to addressing harm, deepening accountability, and working toward healing with people who have both experienced and/or used abuse in their relationship(s).
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C
Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with clients who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, masking, identity, grief, or big life changes. I also have specific experience working in Intimate Partner Violence. I take a restorative approach to addressing harm, deepening accountability, and working toward healing with people who have both experienced and/or used abuse in their relationship(s).
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C
Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

2 Endorsements

Karen Gross
Karen Gross
Counsellor, RCT, MEd
Sarah is a gentle and deeply attuned therapist. They bring specialized skills in restorative approaches to harm, maintaining deep respect for clients from all walks of life while simultaneously holding space for accountability.
Kay Vinova
Kay Vinova
Psychologist, BSc, MSc
Sarah is a gifted therapist who centers inclusivity, authenticity, and collaboration in their work with clients. They are highly skilled at inviting clients to be curious about their own patterns and somatically process underlying trauma.

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Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
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When we bring somatic practices into sessions, we take time to check in with the body and bring awareness to the sensations, images, actions, feelings, and/or stories that emerge. We work on building a collaborative, compassionate, and non-pathologizing relationship with our nervous systems.
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C
Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
When we bring somatic practices into sessions, we take time to check in with the body and bring awareness to the sensations, images, actions, feelings, and/or stories that emerge. We work on building a collaborative, compassionate, and non-pathologizing relationship with our nervous systems.
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C
Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Affirming Psychology

250 Baker Drive

Suite 233

Dartmouth, NS B2W

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Group Practice

Affirming Psychology

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

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I offer both virtual and in-person sessions to clients at Affirming Psychology
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C
Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C
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I offer both virtual and in-person sessions to clients at Affirming Psychology
Photo of Sarah Ayton, MEd, RCT-C
Sarah Ayton
MEd, RCT-C