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
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 Email Karen Johnston now - (782) 400-6431
Let's Connect (782) 400-6431
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
Email me or call with questions - (782) 400-6431
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
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
4 Endorsements
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)
Location
Primary Location
KJH Counselling and Associates
2 Bluewater Road
Suite 230
Bedford, NS B4B
(782) 400-6431Email me
Take the first step to help. Call now - (782) 400-6431
Karen Johnston
Registered Counselling Therapist, MEd, RCT, CCC, CCS