Therapists in Shad Bay, NS
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools. www.canadaonlinetherapy.com
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools. www.canadaonlinetherapy.com
Canada Online Therapy - Best Online Therapy Canada
Counsellor, RCT-C, MA, BHons
Verified Verified
Shad Bay, NS B3T (Online Only)
Canada Online Therapy works to offer the best online therapy in Canada. Canada Online Therapy provides childrens, adults, couples, group therapy in areas of anxiety, social anxiety, depression, post trauma, childhood trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, autism. Canada Online Therapy offers the best services in psychotherapy, counseling with consistent happy clients benefiting long term from short term intensive psychotherapy.
Canada Online Therapy works to offer the best online therapy in Canada. Canada Online Therapy provides childrens, adults, couples, group therapy in areas of anxiety, social anxiety, depression, post trauma, childhood trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, autism. Canada Online Therapy offers the best services in psychotherapy, counseling with consistent happy clients benefiting long term from short term intensive psychotherapy.
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Sexual Assault Trauma Therapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3J
With 15 years of experience, I look to nurture safe relationships and acknowledge this as the most powerful tool when working with traumatized parts. Sexualized violence can cripple us in many ways. Trauma symptoms can fade and be put in the past for good, please know that lasting healing is possible. Progress indicators include feeling stronger emotionally, an increase in self-worth, and a decrease in triggers which help us feel present and connected to others. Sessions are paced at your speed. Healing is possible, and you have the right to feel it. Warmly, Selina.MSW, BSW, RSW.
With 15 years of experience, I look to nurture safe relationships and acknowledge this as the most powerful tool when working with traumatized parts. Sexualized violence can cripple us in many ways. Trauma symptoms can fade and be put in the past for good, please know that lasting healing is possible. Progress indicators include feeling stronger emotionally, an increase in self-worth, and a decrease in triggers which help us feel present and connected to others. Sessions are paced at your speed. Healing is possible, and you have the right to feel it. Warmly, Selina.MSW, BSW, RSW.
Struggles like the ones you are going through are frightening and isolating. It can feel like you are carrying a burden no one else could possibly understand, something that is impossible to put into words, and that feels too overwhelming to face. Anxiety and fear run right through your body and seem to come out of nowhere. Perhaps worst of all, you might be walking around feeling like you have to pretend everything is okay.
Struggles like the ones you are going through are frightening and isolating. It can feel like you are carrying a burden no one else could possibly understand, something that is impossible to put into words, and that feels too overwhelming to face. Anxiety and fear run right through your body and seem to come out of nowhere. Perhaps worst of all, you might be walking around feeling like you have to pretend everything is okay.
Welcome to Dan O'Leary Counselling Services, where my experience meets compassion on your journey to mental well-being. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) with over 20 years of service in the school setting of teaching and counselling. I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to support children, youth, and adults facing various challenges in life. My passion for nurturing the holistic development of youth led me to delve deeper into the realm of counselling for the past 10 years. This combination of teaching and counselling experience allows me to connect with clients on a profound level.
Welcome to Dan O'Leary Counselling Services, where my experience meets compassion on your journey to mental well-being. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) with over 20 years of service in the school setting of teaching and counselling. I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to support children, youth, and adults facing various challenges in life. My passion for nurturing the holistic development of youth led me to delve deeper into the realm of counselling for the past 10 years. This combination of teaching and counselling experience allows me to connect with clients on a profound level.
I am a counsellor at heart! I have significant education, training, and counselling experience as a former psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) (adult and child and adolescent psychiatry), international school/student counsellor. Currently, I hold a permanent position as EFAP counsellor. I am a licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the CCTNB, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with CCPA, Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapist (NSCCT, and Registered member counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). Licensed in NB, NS and the UK.
I am a counsellor at heart! I have significant education, training, and counselling experience as a former psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) (adult and child and adolescent psychiatry), international school/student counsellor. Currently, I hold a permanent position as EFAP counsellor. I am a licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the CCTNB, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with CCPA, Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapist (NSCCT, and Registered member counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). Licensed in NB, NS and the UK.
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
Life can be filled with challenges and hardship, which can often leave us struggling in different ways that really make it difficult to experience more ease and fulfillment in life. Whether you're wanting to get a grasp of overwhelming feelings, a restless and worrisome brain, an aching body, to connect more to yourself and life around you, or to understand yourself more fully, I am here to help you in that. In working together, I want to be able to learn about your lived experiences, and help you move beyond just coping day-to-day so you can find more gratification with life and yourself within it.
Life can be filled with challenges and hardship, which can often leave us struggling in different ways that really make it difficult to experience more ease and fulfillment in life. Whether you're wanting to get a grasp of overwhelming feelings, a restless and worrisome brain, an aching body, to connect more to yourself and life around you, or to understand yourself more fully, I am here to help you in that. In working together, I want to be able to learn about your lived experiences, and help you move beyond just coping day-to-day so you can find more gratification with life and yourself within it.
Seeds of Hope Counselling Shelly Mann
Counsellor, MEd, MC, CT, CCC
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3J
We all go through difficult times in our lives. It is part of being human. Sometimes challenges are short-lived and we are able to overcome them on our own. But sometimes the challenges we face are too big, or complex, and despite our best efforts, we need help. It doesn't mean we are weak. It takes courage to reach out for help. And I am here to help you. Welcome to Seeds of Hope Counselling! I am a counselling therapist who specializes in individualized counselling for women, men, and youth. I am excited about the possibility of getting to know you and helping you on your journey to better mental health.
We all go through difficult times in our lives. It is part of being human. Sometimes challenges are short-lived and we are able to overcome them on our own. But sometimes the challenges we face are too big, or complex, and despite our best efforts, we need help. It doesn't mean we are weak. It takes courage to reach out for help. And I am here to help you. Welcome to Seeds of Hope Counselling! I am a counselling therapist who specializes in individualized counselling for women, men, and youth. I am excited about the possibility of getting to know you and helping you on your journey to better mental health.
Dr. Lesley Roberts Phd Psychologist (R0882)
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hammonds Plains, NS B4B
Do you feel stuck? Or maybe a bit lost? Whether it is a long term problem or a sudden change in life circumstances, I'm here to help you navigate. By working collaboratively and compassionately with my clients, I help them process experiences that contribute to current physical and mental health problems.
Do you feel stuck? Or maybe a bit lost? Whether it is a long term problem or a sudden change in life circumstances, I'm here to help you navigate. By working collaboratively and compassionately with my clients, I help them process experiences that contribute to current physical and mental health problems.
Roseita M Corbett
Counsellor, BEd, MEd, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients! Sessions conducted in person and virtually! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression; stuck with life changes? I work with individuals, couples and families. I work with families to build awareness of the role each person plays in the family dynamic and how each can affect necessary change. Through collaboration and reflection, we develop strategies specific to your needs and that promote acceptance of change as positive and necessary to move forward.
Currently accepting new clients! Sessions conducted in person and virtually! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression; stuck with life changes? I work with individuals, couples and families. I work with families to build awareness of the role each person plays in the family dynamic and how each can affect necessary change. Through collaboration and reflection, we develop strategies specific to your needs and that promote acceptance of change as positive and necessary to move forward.
My therapeutic practice offers you a place to explore your life, heal from your challenges, and discover your deepest purpose. As a certified counselling therapist and a person who has committed to her own therapeutic healing, I understand that this journey can be hard, but I also know it can be rewarding. I'd like to walk beside you, offering compassion, experience, non-judgment and care.
My therapeutic practice offers you a place to explore your life, heal from your challenges, and discover your deepest purpose. As a certified counselling therapist and a person who has committed to her own therapeutic healing, I understand that this journey can be hard, but I also know it can be rewarding. I'd like to walk beside you, offering compassion, experience, non-judgment and care.
Lynette Gillis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, MFA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
Not accepting new clients
I offer therapy to people who are struggling to move forward and feeling stuck in some way. You may be feeling disconnected, carrying negative perceptions of yourself, or feeling a general sense of not living the life you want to live and wanting change. I provide a space for you to be seen and known. I want to find what is holding you back. I often work with people through challenges in relationships, in living more authentically, and in building a more secure sense of self. Together we look at the ways you protect yourself and whether these ways are still serving you.
I offer therapy to people who are struggling to move forward and feeling stuck in some way. You may be feeling disconnected, carrying negative perceptions of yourself, or feeling a general sense of not living the life you want to live and wanting change. I provide a space for you to be seen and known. I want to find what is holding you back. I often work with people through challenges in relationships, in living more authentically, and in building a more secure sense of self. Together we look at the ways you protect yourself and whether these ways are still serving you.
I have over twelve years of experience working with adolescents and adults, who have presented with a variety of issues. These include self-esteem, depression, anxiety, school, work or family issues, crisis assistance and mental health/psychiatric assessments. I have a relaxed and straightforward nature, an approach that puts people at ease, therefore creating a safe and confidential environment. I am senstive to the needs of my clients, as well as having a practical, common-sense feedback style. Cognitive behavioural therapy along with Adlerian therapy are approaches used in my work. My diverse experience has provided me significant experience as a therapist.
I have over twelve years of experience working with adolescents and adults, who have presented with a variety of issues. These include self-esteem, depression, anxiety, school, work or family issues, crisis assistance and mental health/psychiatric assessments. I have a relaxed and straightforward nature, an approach that puts people at ease, therefore creating a safe and confidential environment. I am senstive to the needs of my clients, as well as having a practical, common-sense feedback style. Cognitive behavioural therapy along with Adlerian therapy are approaches used in my work. My diverse experience has provided me significant experience as a therapist.
Hi, I'm Meghan. I am an experienced paramedical professional who is passionate about holistic wellness and understanding the connections between our mental and physical health. For the past 7 years, I have provided client-centered care in my massage therapy practice. As a humanist, my ideal client seeks personal growth to understand their emotions, navigate challenges, and cultivate positive change. Motivated by a desire for fulfillment, they value a supportive therapeutic alliance to explore their strengths, enhance coping skills, and embark on a transformative journey toward greater well-being.
Hi, I'm Meghan. I am an experienced paramedical professional who is passionate about holistic wellness and understanding the connections between our mental and physical health. For the past 7 years, I have provided client-centered care in my massage therapy practice. As a humanist, my ideal client seeks personal growth to understand their emotions, navigate challenges, and cultivate positive change. Motivated by a desire for fulfillment, they value a supportive therapeutic alliance to explore their strengths, enhance coping skills, and embark on a transformative journey toward greater well-being.
My areas of expertise include the treatment of depression, anxiety (e.g social anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, health anxiety, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders (e.g. body dysmorphia, trichotillomania), bipolar disorder, trauma, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, grief and loss, acculturation stress and difficult life transitions. I work towards helping you cope with difficult thoughts, intense emotions and unhelpful behaviours, along with strengthening your interpersonal functioning. My approaches include cognitive, behavioural, mindfulness, interpersonal and attachment-focused therapies.
My areas of expertise include the treatment of depression, anxiety (e.g social anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, health anxiety, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders (e.g. body dysmorphia, trichotillomania), bipolar disorder, trauma, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, grief and loss, acculturation stress and difficult life transitions. I work towards helping you cope with difficult thoughts, intense emotions and unhelpful behaviours, along with strengthening your interpersonal functioning. My approaches include cognitive, behavioural, mindfulness, interpersonal and attachment-focused therapies.
Lindsay Dupuis
Counsellor, MA, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
Not accepting new clients
Trying to maintain a high level of exertion on a daily basis, pushing through in the face of acute adversity, or ignoring upsetting past events often leads to exhaustion and burnout. Without professional help, you may find yourself feeling chronically stressed, tired, anxious, depressed or angry. You may attempt to cope through addictive behaviours, disordered eating, isolation, or lashing out, bringing on a host of further problems. It is possible to put an end to this cycle, and I’m here to help you with this. In our therapy sessions, you’ll have space to talk in a non-judgmental, collaborative and confidential environment.
Trying to maintain a high level of exertion on a daily basis, pushing through in the face of acute adversity, or ignoring upsetting past events often leads to exhaustion and burnout. Without professional help, you may find yourself feeling chronically stressed, tired, anxious, depressed or angry. You may attempt to cope through addictive behaviours, disordered eating, isolation, or lashing out, bringing on a host of further problems. It is possible to put an end to this cycle, and I’m here to help you with this. In our therapy sessions, you’ll have space to talk in a non-judgmental, collaborative and confidential environment.
Graceful Life Counselling is operated out of my home office which is located in a quiet neighborhood in Hampton, NB. I'm a Social Worker and a Counselling Therapist which allows me to customize therapy in a holistic way that considers you personally and also social influences such as work, relationships, and family. I primarily assist individuals and couples going through life's various transitions such as a recent move or job loss, relationship changes, loss of loved ones, estranged family, terminal illness, step and blended family adjustment, and divorce recovery.
Graceful Life Counselling is operated out of my home office which is located in a quiet neighborhood in Hampton, NB. I'm a Social Worker and a Counselling Therapist which allows me to customize therapy in a holistic way that considers you personally and also social influences such as work, relationships, and family. I primarily assist individuals and couples going through life's various transitions such as a recent move or job loss, relationship changes, loss of loved ones, estranged family, terminal illness, step and blended family adjustment, and divorce recovery.
I believe you possess an inherent ability to discover creative solutions to life's challenges. However, certain life circumstances, whether from childhood or later experiences, can disrupt this ability, leaving you feeling 'stuck.' You are the expert of your life and know better than me what to do, for example, with your spouse or job. I specialize only in helping you better understand yourself in situations where it is impossible to do it alone because the answer belongs to the realm of the unconscious. The therapy will provide an opportunity for honest and deep dialogue addressing challenging topics without avoidance.
I believe you possess an inherent ability to discover creative solutions to life's challenges. However, certain life circumstances, whether from childhood or later experiences, can disrupt this ability, leaving you feeling 'stuck.' You are the expert of your life and know better than me what to do, for example, with your spouse or job. I specialize only in helping you better understand yourself in situations where it is impossible to do it alone because the answer belongs to the realm of the unconscious. The therapy will provide an opportunity for honest and deep dialogue addressing challenging topics without avoidance.
I am a registered clinical social worker and I have had the pleasure of working with youth and families for over 20 years. I use a collaborative approach in treatment to individual youth and to families grounded in evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Structural Family Therapy. These approaches respect the client/family and the therapeutic relationship. I support the values of the individuals and families and the expertise they bring while working together toward their desired goals.
I am a registered clinical social worker and I have had the pleasure of working with youth and families for over 20 years. I use a collaborative approach in treatment to individual youth and to families grounded in evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Structural Family Therapy. These approaches respect the client/family and the therapeutic relationship. I support the values of the individuals and families and the expertise they bring while working together toward their desired goals.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist working primarily with adults and couples. I work with clients who seek to address or find relief for anxiety, stress, low mood, health challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, workplace issues, burnout, relationship issues, parenting, and more. While exploring life challenges and concerns, strengths and values, we collaborate to create meaningful goals and a pathway to growth, change and well-being.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist working primarily with adults and couples. I work with clients who seek to address or find relief for anxiety, stress, low mood, health challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, workplace issues, burnout, relationship issues, parenting, and more. While exploring life challenges and concerns, strengths and values, we collaborate to create meaningful goals and a pathway to growth, change and well-being.
Victoria Westheuser
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K (Online Only)
If you are feeling overwhelmed as you navigate life’s challenges, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, want to improve self-care or work through trauma, it is a perfect time to seek support. I am passionate about working collaboratively, offering support and empowerment to help facilitate a meaningful change in your life. I am trained in EMDR and Emotion Focused individual Therapy. I work from a client-centered approach that is integrated and adheres to principles of trauma-informed care and attachment theory.
If you are feeling overwhelmed as you navigate life’s challenges, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, want to improve self-care or work through trauma, it is a perfect time to seek support. I am passionate about working collaboratively, offering support and empowerment to help facilitate a meaningful change in your life. I am trained in EMDR and Emotion Focused individual Therapy. I work from a client-centered approach that is integrated and adheres to principles of trauma-informed care and attachment theory.
In my sessions, I want clients to feel truly listened to. Therapy, in my view, is a space for a client to experience empathetic and genuine attention which may be rarely found in everyday life. With this kind of attention, people can face problems and develop strengths much more easily than on their own. Ultimately, my goal is to help people get to the point at which they can manage their mental health without me, by using the tools and skills we develop during our sessions.
In my sessions, I want clients to feel truly listened to. Therapy, in my view, is a space for a client to experience empathetic and genuine attention which may be rarely found in everyday life. With this kind of attention, people can face problems and develop strengths much more easily than on their own. Ultimately, my goal is to help people get to the point at which they can manage their mental health without me, by using the tools and skills we develop during our sessions.
Accepting new couples for couples therapy, separation/divorce counselling, and custody/access matters. Offering both in-person and virtual sessions.
Accepting new couples for couples therapy, separation/divorce counselling, and custody/access matters. Offering both in-person and virtual sessions.
I love to help people, that’s what moves and motivates me. I provide counselling therapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents and children within an open, confidential, BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ positive environment. I use solution-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to implement effective strategies designed to work for you and/or your family. My specialties are listed below. I have over thirty-five years experience as a Teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal and Counsellor in Nova Scotia’s school system as well as over twenty-five years as a Counselling Therapist in my own thriving private practice.
I love to help people, that’s what moves and motivates me. I provide counselling therapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents and children within an open, confidential, BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ positive environment. I use solution-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to implement effective strategies designed to work for you and/or your family. My specialties are listed below. I have over thirty-five years experience as a Teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal and Counsellor in Nova Scotia’s school system as well as over twenty-five years as a Counselling Therapist in my own thriving private practice.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Shad Bay, NS
< 10
Counsellors in Shad Bay, NS who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Addiction |
100% | ADHD |
100% | Parenting |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Great-West Life |
100% | Optima | Sentara |
How Counsellors in Shad Bay, NS see their clients
50% | In Person and Online | |
50% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.