Therapists Beginning With B in Nova Scotia

I am here to assist you on your journey, be it working with psychosomatic symptoms, grief, depression/anxiety, soul loss, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, personal growth/transitions, intergenerational patterns, abuse history, spiritual searching. I am here to assist getting to the root of what you are trying to resolve and transform.

I am passionate about supporting individuals to live their lives as fully as possible. We often focus our energy on our 'to do' lists and our responsibilities to others - putting our own needs on the back burner. Counselling allows individuals to identify their challenges and strengths, and replenish their energy, enjoyment and well-being. Individual contexts and issues will be varied - in fact, that is part of what I love about this work.

Are you and your partner always at eachother? Are you feeling tired of fighting day in and day out? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and I can help! I am here to help you figure out the cycle of conflict that is eating away at your relationship. I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) which assists in processing any trauma that may be standing in the way as well. Let's work together so you can have the relationship you have always wanted. I offer direct billing, and offer evening and weekend appointments. I can't wait to work together!

Accepting Assessment Clients: I work with children, youth, and adults who may have symptoms associated with learning disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder. I specialize in post-secondary students, and Adult Autism Assessments. Working with my clients, their families, schools, and primary health teams I assist my clients in clearly defining the issues they are facing, making diagnostic conclusions, and coming up with a holistic treatment plan to help them move forward towards their personal, academic, or professional goals.

Welcoming new Clients! Judy believes that we are all "In Recovery" from something whether from addictions, dysregulated emotions, workaholism, anxiety, stress, insomnia, trauma, grief, abuse, ill health, depression, burn-out, broken-hearts.......... "In Recovery" means becoming aware of behaviours/thoughts/feelings that hurt us at the core of our being and committing to a new path of change/growth and healing. Judy is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. She is also a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers

Birth can be beautiful and scary. And when a birth doesn't go as planned, it can affect us in ways that we never expected. Right now, you may be staring at your newborn feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, sadness, or fear. Or maybe you’re reeling from a miscarriage, stillbirth, or TFMR, and you need someone to help carry your pain without dismissal or judgment. Or you've gotten through that first year and are dreading the end of your leave and don't know how you're going to get through the transition to work and daycare. If this is you, I can help!

I help clients Heal, Grow, and Shine! HEAL: Support for the healing and integrating process when faced with life transitions, suffering, trauma, grief, anxiety or depression. GROW: Building resilience, personal growth and development. SHINE: Support, encouragement and tools to thrive and live fully aligned with one's life-vision- and to offer influence and contribution to the world. I provide individual counselling in-person, outside and online.

I'm a Registered Psychologist who enjoys working with individuals facing a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotion dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, and self-harm. While I work with a number of clinical concerns, my niche and passion is working with eating disorders, body image issues, and trauma. In addition to therapy, I also offer WPATH readiness assessments for gender-affirming care and psychoeducational assessments across the lifespan (ages 7-60) for individuals querying diagnoses of learning disorders and ADHD.

I am best able to help clients who are desirous of making changes in their lives and understand that "the slower you go, the faster you get there". My practice provides a safe space for patients to put all of their thoughts and feelings into words. As patients talk, they learn about themselves and better understand their journey. As the unconscious becomes conscious, patients are able to make more thoughtful and meaningful choices and thus begin to live more full and meaningful lives.

Now accepting new clients! Part of your caring community, I help children, adolescents, and adults move towards their valued goals.

Life can present us with some difficult challenges, but we do not have to face them alone. I provide a safe environment to help you gain the tools to promote growth and healthy changes necessary to move forward. In my 20+ years of experience in this field, I noticed that people often find this process enjoyable and rewarding. Common referral issues include anxiety, boundaries, depression, self-esteem, and workplace bullying. I also provide psychological assessment and consultation to individuals and families faced with disabilities and learning challenges. It is my honor to help you.

My hope is to be able to help you find the most fitting path to feeling well. Some of the barriers I can help you work through may include low mood and energy, anxieties, and helping guide you through personal journeys and discoveries.

Accepting new clients who feel lost, misunderstood, and overwhelmed in today's world. You're not alone in feeling exhausted trying to keep up with demands from school, work (capitalism), family, relationships, gender norms, and societal expectations. In counselling, we will work together to gain insight about what's important to you and explore ways to more deeply connect with self and others. No matter what's happened in the past, you deserve a safe space to feel heard, supported, and understood. Just as you are.

Changing negative thoughts, feelings and beliefs takes work. Change is never an easy process, but nothing worth doing is. Where there is struggle there is also opportunity for growth. Together we can sort through past traumas & stress. Our goal is to help you to get the most out of your life. Everyone gets lost from time to time, there is no shame in that. I am here to support you and to help you to find your way out of the darkness and back into the light . It is always darkest right before the dawn. "No matter how long the storm lasts, the sun always shines behind the clouds" Khalil Gibran. You can change your life for the better.

Have you or your child been struggling with something difficult for awhile? If you’re willing to try and talk about the situation, and make some small changes over time, therapy is bound to help you feel better than you do right now. We all go through hard times, and it's good to get some help for the challenges you are facing. I have worked as a counselor in schools with youth for 6 years, and enjoy helping people of all ages find encouragement, healing and growth in their life journey. My counseling sessions are in safe, quiet, confidential spaces. Please reach out for a free 15 minute phone call if you have questions.

I am a Registered Psychologist who works individually with adults (19+) who are experiencing posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational issues. I specialize in LGBTQIA2+ health, and work from an anti-oppression framework to provide the best care possible for folks belonging to marginalized groups. I am seeing clients both in person and over video or phone, and will continue to update here as the situation changes.

Making the decision to start therapy can be a daunting experience! I am here to help you feel comfortable in taking this step. As my client you can expect to be prioritized, cared for, and listened to. I see myself as your ally, and want to deeply understand you and your concerns. With a warm, present, and curious approach I will support you in the process of exploring yourself, your life, and your relationships to find paths forward that feel right for you.

Practicing from an ecological stance, I recognize that individuals exist within larger systems that significantly impact our wellbeing. It's important for me to understand all aspects of a client's life beyond their presenting symptoms to form a well-rounded picture of the contributing factors in their mental health experiences. I primarily work with mature adolescent and adult clients for individual, couple and family therapy.

I have a wait list for new clients. Online appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.