Life Coaching Therapists in Nova Scotia

Life can present us with significant challenges, particularly when we become entrenched in negative patterns. However, I want to emphasize that we can address these challenges collaboratively, and I am committed to providing support throughout this process. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, feeling low, undergoing a life transition, navigating relationships, exploring your identity, building self-esteem, or seeking motivation, I am here to assist you. Together, we can not only address the symptoms you may be facing but also clarify your goals and aspirations. This approach will enable you to engage more positively in your life.

Are you struggling with racing thoughts, constant worry & fear about what's next in these stressful and uncertain times? Are you struggling with grief over the loss of loved ones and feeling alone and unable to move forward? Are you looking to build energy, manage you sleep, and get past feelings of doom and gloom? Are you finding your relationship with your intimate partner feeling uncertain & filled with conflicts? Getting the motivation to make change can be difficult yet you know that carrying on with such unhappiness is not the way to a meaningful life. I understand life's stressors & I applaud your courage to reach out.

Welcome. I am a registered social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have my MSW degree specializing in clinical social work from U of C. I have worked in multiple health care settings with clients across the lifespan, including emergency care, primary and acute health care, life transitions, and most recently in community mental health and addictions. I am passionate about what I do and find great honor in being able to meet people where they are and helping them work through life’s challenges. I value a compassionate approach to therapy, where individuals feel heard and validated throughout their therapeutic journey.

Life can be hard. We all go through times when the daily tasks of living seem overwhelming and the joy we used to feel is gone. Many of us try to tough it out. We put on a good face to the outside world but inside we are in despair. If this sounds like you and you're ready to make a change, therapy can help. I work with adults and older teens who are suffering from a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma and career issues.

Sometimes life feels like a lot. It could be a past experience that keeps running through your head, a transition that was more challenging than you expected or an ongoing issue in a personal or work relationship that is keeping you from fully living. The longer you push away, dismiss or ignore the painful feelings, the harder it becomes to live the life you imagined for yourself. The effects of trauma, anxiety and depression will take their toll on you and those around you. I work with people who are ready to take the first step towards healing.

I consider myself to be an eclectic practitioner. I employ many different therapeutic approaches including: Narrative, CBT, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed therapies, Mindfulness practices, ACT and Behavioural Modification strategies. I tend to work primarily from a Narrative Therapy approach, which is an approach to counselling that seeks to be respectful and non-blaming. It centres the client as the expert in their own lives and views problems as separate from the client themselves. Narrative Therapists assume clients have many skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments and abilities that will assist them in reducing the influence of problems in their own lives.

Every one of us can encounter stormy weather as we sail across the ocean of life and feel overwhelmed with uncertainty, anguish, and sorrow. When you connect with me, I am committed to meeting you in the thick of the storm and working alongside you to move towards healing. My approach centers around building a safe compassionate relationship with you first. Within this relationship, we can work with your mind and body, exploring areas like the effects of trauma on our nervous system, how to regulate, and what it takes to live in harmony with your hopes and values. I primarily draw from Narrative Therapy, Somatic approaches, and ACT.

You aim to live in a way that doesn’t let anyone else down but are noticing that in doing so, you are letting yourself down and your own needs are not being met. You feel conflicted and anxious because “don’t good people always show up for others? Then, why do I feel hollow, lost, and unfulfilled?” You are noticing that something is off-balance in your life, and you are curious about what is it that YOU like, want, need, and desire. You wonder, “could it be possible to live a life that aligns with my true self?”

Accepting New Clients: Having supportive individuals in your life can enable you to build confidence, gain insight and assist you to envision and reach your life goals. I work with clients to explore goals and make achievable steps towards them. I have been working as a counsellor for the past 15 years within the Halifax Community. I am an approved therapeutic counsellor for NS Community Services as well as NS Department of Justice to provide Voice of the Child reports. As a long time educator, I am keenly aware of the complex and dynamic nature of education systems and how they impact youth, families and employees.

My major practice focus has been dealing with anxiety, depression, various trauma (including abuse) and relationship counselling, including challenges with infertility. We will work together to help you find a way through life transitions that reflects who you are and who you want to be. ACT therapy is excellent for all age groups and a variety of issues. I will give you the tools to resolve your problems and teach you a process that will help you live by your values to achieve your goals. Enabling you to be the person who you want to be, and be clear about what you stand for in a complicated world.

If you find yourself struggling with aspects of your life and feeling overwhelmed with how to cope, I believe that therapy could be a beneficial experience for you. Many people experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, or struggle with things like relationships or coping with stress and trauma, and aren't sure where to start. I provide therapy to adults (19+) who are looking to make changes and learn new skills to start a more positive and healthy life.

Life isn’t always hard, but when things get challenging, when feelings of anxiousness and despair seem overwhelming, seeing a counsellor can help. Having a place to say it all out loud can be the gateway to better emotional and mental health. Sorting through and dealing with issues of anger, abandonment, fear, trauma and hopelessness can help you restore balance in your life. We can work together to find your way forward.

My ideal clients range in age from adolescents through adulthood, including couples and families. They may have a past history of trauma or grief, or perhaps they are presently struggling with symptoms of ADHD, life changes, or a breakdown of a key relationship. They may be feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure where to go next. They will be open to trying new ideas to help them on the path to feeling better, but will not be worried about talking to me when certain strategies that do not work for them, as they will know it is best that we use techniques that they are comfortable with and will use.

Pamela has been in the helping field for 20 plus years and considers it a privilege to come alongside her clients, to empower and provide ways to cope through life's difficult circumstances. Early in her career, Pam spent twelve years teaching challenging needs children in Newfoundland and Alberta. When her three children were raised, she decided to return to university to complete a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.

Your path of healing is a unique journey that can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times hopeless. Whether you are experiencing a major life transition that has turned everything upside down, are grieving the loss of a loved one, in active recovery from a significant trauma, or simply feel a deeper call to access a more authentic expression of who you are, I’m here to help. I’ve supported veterans, first responders, and front line health workers navigate their recovery from trauma, burn out, and moral injury, which has inspired my approach to trust in each person’s capacity for resilience.

There is no "too big" or "too small"- all inquiries and goals are welcome for exploration within our therapeutic space. With a background in Corrections and Community Mental Health, I've been fortunuate to hear the stories of many and guide them toward meaningful change and healing.

Welcome to Interior Sanctuary Counselling with Emily. If you've been hurt in the past by the significant people in your life, I am here to support you in healing these wounds. Relationships can be challenging and bring a lot of stress into our lives yet they are what we need in order to thrive as human beings. Perhaps you want to support significant people in your life but you're feeling overwhelmed. You can learn the skills of attuning to your child's needs, partner's needs, and to your own needs, and to repair any broken and hurting relationships.

When we are experiencing a stressful life event, a challenging medical diagnosis or chronic condition, or just facing a difficult period of our life, it is not uncommon that we may feel overwhelmed with new changes, unsettled thoughts and emotions, and need someone to talk to. Both individuals and caregivers may feel stressed and uncertain about the future. As we encounter life's difficulties, we all may need help coping at some point in our life. I am committed to helping my clients ease their distress, and find a healthy sense of well-being and more helpful and bonding connections in their relationships.

I am a certified Registered Counselling Therapist working with individual clients, couples and families of all ages, from five years of age onward. I work with people struggling with a range of issues, recognizing that each stage of life presents with it unique obstacles and joys. I employ play, creativity and the client's interests to create a non-threatening, respectful counselling environment. My mandate is to support each client as they take stock of their capabilities, face their challenges, and courageously step toward the changes they want to make happen in their lives.

If you feel sad, stressed, anxious or depressed, no purpose, I can help. I work with clients to achieve inner peace, optimal health, true joy, & lasting success in their personal and professional lives. Most of them feel stressed out, anxious, sad, or can't get stuff done, are close to burnout, and are secretly (or openly) struggling with their own mental and physical health. Some also want to get off some medications and don't know how to do it without having awful withdrawal symptoms. Maybe they are also struggling with memory issues, weight issues, CPTSD, hormonal issues, and other issues affecting their brain and mental health.

The hardest step is to seek help when family and friends believe you can work things out on your own. Once clients have made that first step by coming in, I can help them work through issues that hold them back from living a full life. My focus is on compassion and empathy while finding a way through the turmoil.

Accepting new clients. I believe in the innate ability of people to improve their situations & cope with their troubles but sometimes, we all need a little extra help. I have a keen interest in working with women with ADHD specifically & I provide therapy & coaching in this area. I'm also interested in our relationship with nature, especially with water & the positive impacts that blue spaces can bring to our mental health. With all clients, I focus on building a comfortable relationship in which you can feel seen, heard & empowered to make change that matters to you. I aim to help you engage with your life in meaningful ways.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a loss of a sense of self, that affects your ability to positively regard who you are and your purpose? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, alone or stressed by life's responsibilities, like responding to emails, transitions either from work to home or school? Do you wonder if your sense of self could be better fostered through your ability to deal with these challenges? Now more than ever, all people, are feeling a heightened sense of anxiousness, fatigue and pressure to make ends meet while maintaining healthy relationships and meeting society's expectations.

Hi! My areas of interest and expertise include working with people who have survived trauma and sexual abuse. Initially, I build rapport and a trusting relationship with you. One of our first tasks will involve identifying your strengths and what’s important to you; these are major components of allowing successful trauma processing and resolution to occur. I also enjoy working with adolescents; having once been a teen in need of additional support, I am able to empathize and quickly connect with young people. Other topics I support clients with are BPD, anger management, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem.