Now Accepting New Clients!
Now Accepting New Clients!
Choosing counselling is a brave step toward change — and we’re here to walk with you. At Mindful Therapies, our Dartmouth counselling team provides a safe and compassionate space to explore life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop skills for growth. Whether you’re seeking individual support, couples counselling, or family guidance, our services are tailored to your needs.
At Mindful Therapies, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate care. Our Dartmouth counselling services are part of a province-wide practice with offices in Dartmouth, Halifax, and Kentville, as well as secure online counselling for those across Nova Scotia.
Our team includes Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Registered Counselling Therapists, all committed to evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. From anxiety and depression to relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions, we’re here to meet you where you are with counselling in Dartmouth that is personal, practical, and effective.
Our counselling services in Dartmouth are designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals, couples, families, Veterans, and first responders. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one support, relationship-focused sessions, or specialised trauma care, our counsellors provide evidence-based approaches in a safe, supportive environment.
Our one-on-one sessions give you the space to reflect, heal, and grow. With the support of a trained counsellor, you can address:
We use proven approaches like CBT, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR, adapting each session to your goals.
Relationships can be both rewarding and complex. Our couples and family counselling services help you:
Our counsellors are trained in evidence-based methods such as the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
Mindful Therapies is proud to provide specialised Dartmouth counselling for Veterans, military members, and first responders. We understand the unique demands of service and frontline work, and offer trauma-informed care for PTSD, burnout, and reintegration.
Modalities offered include:
Coverage is available through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), CAF, and most major insurance providers.
Group counselling can be a powerful way to build skills and find connection. At our Dartmouth location and online, we offer:
These groups create a supportive space where participants can learn, grow, and feel less alone in their challenges.
Trauma counselling can help with PTSD, anxiety, and recovery after difficult experiences. At our Dartmouth location and online, we offer:
Whether in-person at our Dartmouth office or online across Nova Scotia, our team offers trauma-informed care with compassion and respect.
Our counselling services are built around your needs, making it simple to access care, find the right fit, and feel supported every step of the way.
Self-refer anytime — no doctor’s note is needed.
Daytime, evening, and virtual appointments are available.
Our team includes Registered Counselling Therapists, Psychologists, and Social Workers.
Every session is private, respectful, and focused on your needs.
Behind every counselling session is a team of compassionate, highly trained professionals. At our Dartmouth office, you’ll find Registered Counselling Therapists, Social Workers, and Psychologists who bring diverse experience and a shared commitment to supportive, evidence-based care.
Registered Counselling Therapist
Couples Therapy
Neurodivergence
Adult Well-Being
Clinical Social Worker
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Life Transitions, Self-Discovery
Cross Cultural Issues
Clinical Social Worker
Women’s Trauma
Family Therapy
Depression and Anxiety
Candidate Registered Psychologist
Anxiety, Panic
Relationship Issues
Life Transition
Clinical Social Worker
Caregiver Fatigue
Mood Management
Academic Stress
Psychologist
Mood Difficulties
Family and Relationship Issues
Trauma
Registered Counselling Therapist, Candidate
Difficulty in Relationships
Stress/Overwhelm
Personal Growth
Clinical Social Worker
On Maternity Leave Until 2026
Anxiety
Life Transitions, Life Circumstances
Issues of Self-Worth and Self-Esteem
Clinical Social Worker
Behaviour Change Specialist
Addictions
Couple’s Counselling
Through her work and many volunteer roles, Kelly has consistently supported adults diagnosed with mental illness living in our community. Born and raised in Halifax, Kelly has a robust knowledge and experience in both the administration and mental health fields. Kelly has been with the Mindful Therapies team since 2017 – she handles all assessment inquiries, accounts receivable and is the Operations Manager.
Kelly is an avid reader, outdoor enthusiast and loves all things Nova Scotia.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. Counselling is a place to begin — and our Dartmouth team is here to support you.
No. You can self-refer and begin counselling whenever you’re ready.
We provide individual, couples, family, Veteran, and group counselling in Dartmouth.
Yes. We offer secure, confidential virtual counselling across Nova Scotia.
Yes. We work with most private insurance providers and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
Counselling supports anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress, grief, relationship challenges, and more.
168 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, NS. Conveniently located with parking and transit nearby.
Our Dartmouth office, located on Ochterloney Street, offers a calm and welcoming space for in-person counselling sessions. Easily accessible by transit and with parking nearby, our location makes it simple to get the care you need close to home.
We also provide secure virtual counselling for clients across Nova Scotia.
Mr. Paul is a neurodivergent Registered Counselling Therapist, Candidate (RCT – C) who focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space to develop an understanding with the client about the issues they are experiencing, and then working together, as a team, to approach the issues in a way that makes sense for them. Each client experiences both problems and solutions in unique ways and Mr. Paul strives to work in collaboration with you to ensure you are both approaching the problem and the solution in a way that feels authentic.
Mr. Paul uses a client-centred approach with adults (18+) who are dealing with neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, either diagnosed or suspected), depression, anxiety, life changes, grief and many others. His focus is on helping clients better understand why they feel the way they do, and help them develop strategies to work with, or through those challenges.
Mr. Paul also works with couples, using an Emotion-Focused (EFT) approach which includes exploring couples’ attachment history, attachment style, and the communication challenges. Often couples can find themselves addressing the symptoms of their issues, without addressing the root causes. Mr. Paul strives to dive deeper and address the source of the issues.
Mr. Paul received his Master’s in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. Depending on the client’s needs and experiences, he uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotional Focused Therapy (for individuals and couples), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), among others.
Life can feel heavy at times, whether you’re going through a major transition, grieving a loss, facing relationship difficulties, or questioning your own self-worth.
Ms. Katelyn Junus (Clinical Social Worker) provides individual therapy for adults, helping clients build resilience, set healthy boundaries, and create a life that truly reflects their values and authentic selves. She also supports individuals navigating self-identity, including areas such as ethnicity, race, gender, and/or neurodivergence.
Her approach is culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and holistic. Katelyn offers trauma-informed, collaborative support in a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. She works alongside each client at a pace that feels comfortable, ensuring they feel supported and guided throughout the healing process.
With formal training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she tailors evidence-based approaches to guide each client along their personal path toward growth and well-being.
Katelyn holds a Master of Social Work (medical/healthcare stream) from New York University and a Grief, Loss & Bereavement certificate from Wilfrid Laurier University. She brings 10 years of experience supporting adults from diverse backgrounds. She is registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers as an RSW – Clinical Specialist.
Ms. Chloe Allen, MSW, RSW (Clinical Social Worker) provides individual therapy for adults. She works with clients navigating challenges related to relationships, anger, emotional regulation, and the impacts of trauma, as well as those who find themselves relying on coping patterns that have begun to disrupt their lives. Ms. Allen takes an empathetic, curious, and collaborative approach, prioritizing the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients can explore emotional and behavioral patterns that are no longer serving them.
Ms. Allen’s practice is grounded in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She uses an integrative, individualized approach, adapting treatment to reflect each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Ms. Allen is committed to supporting survivors of adversity in reconnecting with their resilience and values, while also incorporating neurobiological processes to help clients move toward a more present fulfilling, and peaceful life.
Ms. Allen earned her Master of Social Work from St. Thomas University. Her professional background includes work in crisis intervention, homelessness, substance use, and forensic settings. This experience has shaped her structural social work perspective and informs her commitment to helping individuals understand how environmental and systemic factors influence well-being, relationships, and one’s sense of self in the world.
Ms. Selina Haltom is a Registered Clinical Specialist with a Master’s in Social Work. With 17 years of experience working in the field of trauma, Ms. Haltom is committed to creating a compassionate therapeutic space for clients to feel safe, accepted, and understood. Ms. Haltom specializes in supporting the impact of sexualized violence, historical child abuse(neglect, physical, emotional), and other adverse life experiences. Symptoms of trauma can include but are not limited to anxiety, internal body shaming, nightmares, depression, low self-confidence, and a general sense of overwhelm or disconnection.
In addition to her Master’s degree in Social Work, Ms. Haltom has specialty post-graduate training in diverse therapies. These include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Internal Family Systems(IFS) therapy, and Sand-Tray therapy. These approaches ensure variety, creating tailored sessions to meet clients’ needs.
Ms. Guenette’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and led by genuine curiosity. She is committed to providing an open and compassionate environment where her clients can feel heard, respected, and supported. Her background in cultural theory and philosophy informs her passion for co-creating new possibilities that help clients navigate difficult circumstances, shift unhelpful patterns, and rediscover their authentic selves.
Ms. Guenette provides individual therapy for adults (19-64) struggling with anxiety and panic, overwhelm or burnout, relationship concerns, life upheaval or challenging transitions, and trauma. She has a special interest in concerns related to ecological issues and climate change (or, ‘eco-anxiety’).
Ms. Guenette’s therapeutic approach is integrative and trauma-informed––she draws from Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Existential Therapy as well as mindfulness-based strategies to tailor her approach to her clients’ particular needs and concerns. She has also completed specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and IFS-informed EMDR. Ms. Guenette is a Counselling Psychologist (Candidate Register) with a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary. She has previous experience working with a highly diverse clientele in university wellness settings.
Ms. Danielle Butler is a Clinical Social Worker, licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. She completed her Master’s Degree from Dalhousie University and has over 7 years’ experience providing culturally-sensitive and non-judgmental services to youth (13+) and adults within hospital, school, community mental health and private practice settings.
Ms. Butler’s work experience includes supporting individuals long-term who are struggling with depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, along with everyday life stressors. Ms. Butler also works with the Nova Scotia Health Authority in Recovery and Integration working with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.
Ms. Butler draws from various therapeutic approaches including Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Regulation, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy. She has a warm and relaxed approach to therapy and is truly passionate about helping others work through their difficulties.
Dr. Campbell-Balcom received her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland after earning a master’s degree in Counselling at Acadia University, and has recently returned ‘home’ to Dartmouth, NS.
Dr. Campbell-Balcom offers a warm, open and non-judgmental approach to her therapeutic work. She combines her passion to support personal growth in her clients with her background and education in international development and social justice. Dr. Campbell-Balcolm’s doctorate research focused on anti-discriminatory practice; with this experience, she is very keen to continue working with diverse cultures and identities with sensitivity.
Dr. Campbell-Balcom works with adults (18+) with a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood/depression, transitions, relationship difficulties, issues of self-worth, and recovery from the effects of PTSD and trauma. In particular, she has experience working with family of origin issues and complex trauma.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and draws on her specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy, while also drawing on Mindfulness-Based therapies, Schema Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
Ms. Lorimer is a Registered Counselling Therapist who leads with the values of acceptance, curiosity, collaboration, and empowerment to help clients rebuild their inner strength, embody authenticity and joy in the present moment, and enhance their self-awareness. She strives to offer an anti-oppressive and safe space for clients to explore, heal and grow.
Ms. Lorimer’s work is focused on serving trauma-informed and strength-based care to individuals who struggle with general anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, diminished self-esteem, and life transitions.
Ms. Lorimer received her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She carries an integrative and evidence-based approach, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapies.
Brittany is a Clinical Social Worker who received her Masters in Social Work from Dalhousie University. She has experience in both non-profit and clinical settings and draws from her background working with survivors of abuse. Brittany practices from a warm, non-judgmental, and person-centered approach. She is passionate about exploring values, rediscovering self, and building on the skills and resiliency people are already bringing to the table. She works with individuals struggling with a range of issues, including anxiety, low mood, life transitions, issues of self-worth, and healthy boundary-setting.
Brittany’s therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based Therapy. She integrates these approaches with an empowerment, strengths-based, and trauma-informed lens. She is also trained in the WPATH Standards of Care and has experience providing readiness assessments for hormones and gender affirming surgeries.
Ms. Taillefer completed her clinical training at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. Her training is primarily rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy, including third wave approaches; acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and mindfulness. Stephanie has expertise in treating posttraumatic stress disorder using Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Ms. Taillefer works with adults (18+), providing individual and group therapy for obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (obsessive-compulsive disorder, hair pulling, skin picking, hoarding), trauma, anxiety, mood, relationship difficulties, and difficulties with adjustment/transition.. She also specializes in working with members of the military, veterans, and first responders.
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys the Nova Scotia coastline, participates in equestrian activities, and competes internationally in the sport of dog agility with her border collies and cocker spaniels. Through her own sporting endeavors, she has developed an interest in sports psychology, and enjoys working with athletes to improve the cognitive aspect of their performance.
Mr. Colin Gjesdal is a Clinical Social Worker who received his Masters Degree from Dalhousie University. With over 10 years of experience working in both hospital-based outpatient clinics as well as private practice settings, he has worked with youth, adults, and families to improve their mental well-being and quality of life.
Mr. Gjesdal has a keen interest and expertise in behaviour change (including addictions), spiritual and religious exploration, and moral and ethical decision making. He is a warm and knowledgeable clinician who helps his clients not only better understand the nature of their difficulty, but also provides solution-focused and practical skills that assist in addressing their concerns.
Mr. Gjesdal has been trained and is competent in several treatment strategies, all of which are considered best practices including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy.
