Therapists in Nova Scotia
My areas of clinical focus are sex therapy, relational health, chronic and complex trauma. Some challenges my clients face are discrepancies in sexual desire, arousal, pleasure, shame, lack of sexual education, sexual functioning, illness-related sexual changes, and body image. Common themes in my relational work are deepening connection, understanding conflict dynamics and attachment, communication, infidelity, and healing relational wounds and trauma. I work with individuals and partners, in monogamous and CNM relationships. I have lived experience, clinical experience, and training in working with Autistic adults and ADHD.
My areas of clinical focus are sex therapy, relational health, chronic and complex trauma. Some challenges my clients face are discrepancies in sexual desire, arousal, pleasure, shame, lack of sexual education, sexual functioning, illness-related sexual changes, and body image. Common themes in my relational work are deepening connection, understanding conflict dynamics and attachment, communication, infidelity, and healing relational wounds and trauma. I work with individuals and partners, in monogamous and CNM relationships. I have lived experience, clinical experience, and training in working with Autistic adults and ADHD.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Amherst, NS B4H (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Brooklyn Thompson
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MA, RCT-C, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B3A (Online Only)
Life can be challenging. We all live unique experiences and face obstacles on a daily basis. This can leave us feeling extremely isolated and overwhelmed. Seeking support form a therapist allows you to share your experience in a safe, welcoming environment. When working with clients, I strive to support them in identifying their strengths and values to improve their quality of life and empower them to take the necessary steps to achieve their therapeutic goals. I believe we are all unique and have individual needs. This means that I will tailor our work together to fit your unique experience.
Life can be challenging. We all live unique experiences and face obstacles on a daily basis. This can leave us feeling extremely isolated and overwhelmed. Seeking support form a therapist allows you to share your experience in a safe, welcoming environment. When working with clients, I strive to support them in identifying their strengths and values to improve their quality of life and empower them to take the necessary steps to achieve their therapeutic goals. I believe we are all unique and have individual needs. This means that I will tailor our work together to fit your unique experience.
ML Family Counselling Clinic
Counsellor, MA , CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B3A
ML Family Counselling is a private group practice diversified in our experience, training and areas of clinical focus providing professional, client-tailored, mental health counselling services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We are a professional team of dedicated and caring Registered Counselling Therapists, honored to work with our clients as they navigate uncertainties and challenges of life. We work collaboratively providing supportive, compassionate, inclusive, and personalized care.
ML Family Counselling is a private group practice diversified in our experience, training and areas of clinical focus providing professional, client-tailored, mental health counselling services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We are a professional team of dedicated and caring Registered Counselling Therapists, honored to work with our clients as they navigate uncertainties and challenges of life. We work collaboratively providing supportive, compassionate, inclusive, and personalized care.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3K (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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Imago Counsellors
How does Imago therapy work?
Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticising a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.
What is the Imago method?
A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.
How long does Imago therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.
Does Imago therapy work?
There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.