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Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS

Karen Johnston

Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
2 Bluewater Road, Suite 230, Bedford, NS B4B
Let's Connect (782) 400-6431
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Are you looking for a supportive and understanding space to address personal issues, emotional struggles, and mental health concerns? Or perhaps you want to enhance relationships and improve communication within your family or couple dynamics? Karen is here to help. With over 35 years in education and 25 years as a counselling therapist, Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and a rich, informed perspective to her work. Her extensive career includes roles as a Teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal, School Counsellor, and Private Counselling Therapist.
Karen provides counselling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, within a confidential, BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ positive environment. Benefit from Karen’s extensive experience and varied perspectives gained from years in both educational and therapeutic roles.
In person appointments are Mondays and Thursdays 9am-4pm and Tuesdays 12pm-8pm. Virtual appointments are available upon request. As a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT), Karen's counselling therapy services are covered through most employee benefit programs and insurance plans. It is the client's responsibility to check their coverage.
Take the first step to help. Call or Karen Johnston now - (782) 400-6431

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

KJH Counselling and Associates

2 Bluewater Road

Suite 230

Bedford, NS B4B

(782) 400-6431
I specialize in Clinical Supervision  
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

KJH Counselling and Associates

2 Bluewater Road

Suite 230

Bedford, NS B4B

(782) 400-6431
I specialize in Clinical Supervision  
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash

Insurance

  • Arete
  • Blue Cross
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • SunLife
"
Check your plan/program. Most insurance clients pay directly and are provided with a receipt to submit to their provider for reimbursement.
or call with questions - (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS
"
Check your plan/program. Most insurance clients pay directly and are provided with a receipt to submit to their provider for reimbursement.
or call with questions - (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-00-061 Karen Johnston
  • In Practice for 24 Years
  • License: Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists NSCCT RCT-00-061 / 2012
  • Certificate from Canadian Counselling Psychotherpay Association CCC 5594 / 1997
  • Attended Mount Saint Vincent University, MEd Psychology, Graduated 1996
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Clinical Supervision

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Educational Programming
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss
"
Karen offers specialized clinical supervision for individuals pursuing registration as a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT). Her fee for supervision is $140 per 50 minute session. Reach out to Karen for more information.
or call with questions - (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS
"
Karen offers specialized clinical supervision for individuals pursuing registration as a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT). Her fee for supervision is $140 per 50 minute session. Reach out to Karen for more information.
or call with questions - (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS

4 Endorsements

Roseita M Corbett
Roseita M Corbett
CounsellorBEdMEdCCC
Karen has the greatest gift for empathy and connection with her clients! I strongly recommend her counselling services! -Roseita Corbett (RCT, CCC)
Ron G Nugent
Ron G Nugent
Registered Counselling Therapist CandidateRCT-CCCC
Karen is extremely talented in her profession. Incredibly easy to talk to and offers a lot of experience in her field.
Meg Douglas
Meg Douglas
MEdRCT-C
Working with Karen as my Counselling Supervisor is a supportive experience. Her breathed of knowledge is an asset to my growing practice. I am very fortunate to have her wisdom and experience in my wheel house!
Aaron Driscoll
Aaron Driscoll
CounsellorMEdRCT-CCCC
Karen serves as my clinical supervisor. She is highly knowledgeable with extensive experience supporting a wide range of client issues. She is approachable, compassionate, and a valuable asset to both clients and as a clinical supervisor.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI)
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
"
Animal Assisted Interventions: Karen is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Animal Assisted Therapy Chapter. She offers a warm and welcoming environment for her clients, enhancing their therapeutic experience with the option of her "in-training" therapy dog, Winnie, who can join appointments upon request.
or call with questions - (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS
"
Animal Assisted Interventions: Karen is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Animal Assisted Therapy Chapter. She offers a warm and welcoming environment for her clients, enhancing their therapeutic experience with the option of her "in-training" therapy dog, Winnie, who can join appointments upon request.
or call with questions - (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS

Location

Primary Location

KJH Counselling and Associates

2 Bluewater Road

Suite 230

Bedford, NS B4B

(782) 400-6431

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Take the first step to help. Call now - (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (782) 400-6431
Photo of Karen Johnston, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS, Registered Counselling Therapist
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS