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Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor

Nigel Tinker

Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
491 Main St, Lawrencetown, NS B0S
(902) 909-2691
Let's Connect (902) 909-2691
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You want to live well, but struggle with thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and urges that negatively affect your relationships, work, school, leisure, and other aspects of life, leaving you feeling low, depleted, stressed... In therapy you want to feel safe, heard, understood, and respected. You want work on the topics and goals most important to you. Regardless of the situation or challenge, I believe in your potential live well. As a collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-oriented therapist, I can help you in struggle less with life's difficulties and spend more time living well, whatever this means to you.
I take a caring, casual, non-judgmental approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based therapeutic processes that fit you, your goals, abilities, challenges, and life circumstances. As you experience yourself responding effectively to challenges and goals that brought you to therapy, you become more resilient and able live like the person you want to be.
On our way through life we can all struggle with difficult experiences, thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations and urges that can make it difficult to be person we truly want to be. Therapy can help you struggle less, develop resilience, and spend more time living well. I look forward to working together soon! To book an appointment please email or call.
Call or Nigel Tinker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (902) 909-2691

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

491 Main St

Lawrencetown, NS B0S

(902) 909-2691

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

Bridgetown, NS B0S

In-person and online sessions are available evenings, and some Saturdays. Email or call to book. I will get back to you within 48hrs.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Our work will help you struggle less with suffering, so you can spend more time experiencing what you value most in life.
Nigel Tinker
Let's Connect (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

491 Main St

Lawrencetown, NS B0S

(902) 909-2691

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

Bridgetown, NS B0S

In-person and online sessions are available evenings, and some Saturdays. Email or call to book. I will get back to you within 48hrs.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Our work will help you struggle less with suffering, so you can spend more time experiencing what you value most in life.
Nigel Tinker

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $215
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Desjardins
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
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Direct billing available. Cash, e-transfer, and credit cards accepted. Receipts provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. Fees vary depending on session length $160-$215. Sessions are 50, 60, and 80 minuets long. Taxes are included. For more information, please email or call.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
"
Direct billing available. Cash, e-transfer, and credit cards accepted. Receipts provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. Fees vary depending on session length $160-$215. Sessions are 50, 60, and 80 minuets long. Taxes are included. For more information, please email or call.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
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Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-21-046 Nigel Tinker
  • In Practice for 8 Years
  • Certificate from Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC.), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 13255 / 2016
  • Attended Acadia University , M.Ed. Counselling , Graduated 2016
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Working from a strengths-based perspective, I have over twelve year's experience helping people from all walks of life live well with mental health and wellness challenges like anxiety, depression, chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, traumatic stress, and relationship issues.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
"
Working from a strengths-based perspective, I have over twelve year's experience helping people from all walks of life live well with mental health and wellness challenges like anxiety, depression, chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, traumatic stress, and relationship issues.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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I help people live well with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. Regardless of the situation or challenge, we explore who you want to be, and you practice effectively coping with difficult thoughts, feelings, and urges, so no matter what life throws at you, you are able let go of the struggle with suffering, and act like the person you want to be.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
"
I help people live well with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. Regardless of the situation or challenge, we explore who you want to be, and you practice effectively coping with difficult thoughts, feelings, and urges, so no matter what life throws at you, you are able let go of the struggle with suffering, and act like the person you want to be.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

2 Endorsements

Julia Smith
Julia Smith
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Nigel Tinker is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist. His training and experience make him highly skilled.
Dan Kevin Diggins
Dan Kevin Diggins
Counsellor, MEd, RCT-C
Nigel is a skillful and knowledgeable therapist who compassionately supports his clients in reaching their best life solutions. His therapeutic lens blends the best strategies from a broad range of the best therapeutic approaches.

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

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often integrate trauma-informed, somatic, strengths, values, and actions oriented therapies, e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CPT, MBCT, Somatic Processing, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy. Regardless of treatment modality, I am always collaborative, and feedback informed. Your feedback on goals, therapeutic approach and our relationship guides what we do in therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
"
I often integrate trauma-informed, somatic, strengths, values, and actions oriented therapies, e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CPT, MBCT, Somatic Processing, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy. Regardless of treatment modality, I am always collaborative, and feedback informed. Your feedback on goals, therapeutic approach and our relationship guides what we do in therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

Location

Primary Location

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

491 Main St

Lawrencetown, NS B0S

(902) 909-2691

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Local Solutions Counselling Therapy

Bridgetown, NS B0S

(902) 909-2691

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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In-person and online sessions are available evenings, and some Saturdays. Email or call to book. I will get back to you within 48hrs.
Call for a free consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
"
In-person and online sessions are available evenings, and some Saturdays. Email or call to book. I will get back to you within 48hrs.
Call for a free consultation now - (902) 909-2691
Photo of Nigel Tinker, MEd, RCT, CCC, Counsellor
Nigel Tinker
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC