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The only connection-first approach to finding a therapist supporting Halifax. See if a therapist is the right fit before booking with in-depth interview videos and bios. Then, instantly schedule right in the First Session platform.
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Michael Chu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Competitive anxiety, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Deep connections, Dissociation, Depression, Dreams, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Ethics, Familial and social relationships, Goal setting, Grief and loss, Grief processing, Grief/Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Identity, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma, Leadership coaching, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mental performance, Mindfulness, Motivation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Performance anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Self-Development, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Social anxiety, Stress, Thought Restructuring, Transformative dream work, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Worrying and Ruminating
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Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression coping skills, Mindfulness
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Megan Sherback
Registered Psychologist
Identity, Attachment, Anger, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Perfectionism
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Warren Elardo
Registered Social Worker
Grief and loss, BIPOC, Depression, Anxiety, Couples, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Mind-body connection
Robert Phillips
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Grief and loss, Addiction, Men's issues, Depression, Life transitions, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Relationship anxiety
Anastasia Sutulova
Pre-Licensed Professional
Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Neurodiversity, ADHD Coaching, Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, Psychedelic journeying
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Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
Addiction, Men's issues, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Anxiety, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Negative thinking and ruminating, Outpatient Addiction Counselling
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Kelsey Mathison
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Identity, Stress, Depression, Self-esteem, Coming out and identity, Creativity, Grief processing, Identity and Self-Exploration, Mind-body connection, Perfectionism, Mindfulness
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Sonya Salonen Cornies
Registered Psychotherapist
Relationships, Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Perinatal, Life transitions, Assertiveness, Caregiver burnout, Parenting challenges, Pregnancy, Prenatal care
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Michèle Dawn
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Nervous system regulation, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Career guidance, Creativity, Goal setting, Imposter syndrome, Meaning and purpose, Relationship anxiety
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Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
Self-Development, BIPOC, Attachment, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Dating challenges
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Kaitlin Stephens
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Break-up recovery, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Couples, Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Mind-body connection, Relationship anxiety, Psychedelic journeying
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Andras Lenart
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Nervous system regulation, Self-Development, Anxiety, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Existential questions, Grief processing, Highly Sensitive Person, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Psychedelic journeying
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Sadaf Naji
Registered Professional Counsellor
Nervous system regulation, Infertility, Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Attachment trauma, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Pregnancy, Separation and divorce, Trauma processing, Psychedelic journeying
Nisha Sangwan
Registered Clinical Counsellor
BIPOC, Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Deep connections, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mind-body connection, Parenting challenges
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Kelsey Mathison
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Identity, Stress, Depression, Self-esteem, Coming out and identity, Creativity, Grief processing, Identity and Self-Exploration, Mind-body connection, Perfectionism, Mindfulness
Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
Addiction, Men's issues, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Anxiety, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Negative thinking and ruminating, Outpatient Addiction Counselling
Margaret Hux
Registered Psychotherapist
Grief and loss, Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing
Kaitlin Stephens
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Break-up recovery, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Couples, Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Mind-body connection, Relationship anxiety, Psychedelic journeying
Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression coping skills, Mindfulness
Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Relationships, Trauma, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dating challenges, Early childhood, Navigating challenging relationships, Panic attacks, Relationship anxiety, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness
Karla Rivera
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Nervous system regulation, Parenting, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling, Mindfulness
Lincoln Stoller
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Self-Development, Spirituality, Depression, Anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Navigating challenging relationships, Sleeping difficulties, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Psychedelic journeying
Michael Chu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Competitive anxiety, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Deep connections, Dissociation, Depression, Dreams, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Ethics, Familial and social relationships, Goal setting, Grief and loss, Grief processing, Grief/Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Identity, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma, Leadership coaching, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mental performance, Mindfulness, Motivation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Performance anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Self-Development, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Social anxiety, Stress, Thought Restructuring, Transformative dream work, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Worrying and Ruminating
Rachel D'Silva
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Identity, BIPOC, Trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Coming out and identity, Existential questions, Intergenerational trauma, People pleasing, Sexuality and gender issues, Suicidal ideation, Trauma processing
Sadaf Naji
Registered Professional Counsellor
Nervous system regulation, Infertility, Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Attachment trauma, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Pregnancy, Separation and divorce, Trauma processing, Psychedelic journeying
Arsalan Ahmad
Registered Psychotherapist
Grief and loss, BIPOC, Stress, Depression, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Depression coping skills, Grief/Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Masculinity, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Mindfulness
Margarita Iarovaia
Registered Psychotherapist
Identity, Relationships, Trauma, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Addiction and Substance Abuse, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Sexuality, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness
Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
Children/Teens, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Life transitions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Grief/Loss, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing
Yidia Xin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anger, Stress, Depression, Eating disorders, Anxiety, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Mindfulness Practices, Pain management, School challenges, Specific phobias, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Luigi Garde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
BIPOC, Men's issues, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Mindfulness, 2020 Challenges, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Addiction and Substance Abuse, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Decision making, Deep connections, Intergenerational trauma, Racism, Wellness Counselling, Worrying and Ruminating
Kimberly Crossman
Registered Social Service Worker
Addiction, Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Boundaries and boundary setting, Goal setting, Negative thinking and ruminating, Outpatient Addiction Counselling, Self Destructive Behaviour
Courtney Doherty
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Identity, Chronic Illness, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Brain injury, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Depression coping skills, Goal setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Pain management, Parenting challenges, Sleeping difficulties, Workplace stress
Warren Elardo
Registered Social Worker
Grief and loss, BIPOC, Depression, Anxiety, Couples, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Mind-body connection
Andras Lenart
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Nervous system regulation, Self-Development, Anxiety, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Existential questions, Grief processing, Highly Sensitive Person, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Psychedelic journeying
Lior Papo
Registered Psychotherapist
Self-Development, Stress, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Parenting challenges, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Worrying and Ruminating
Amy O'Coin
Registered Professional Counsellor
Attachment, Trauma, Anxiety, Couples, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Mind-body connection, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
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Nicholas Balaisis
Registered Psychotherapist
Relationships, Insomnia, Anxiety, Couples, Sex therapy, Career guidance, Navigating challenging relationships, Sexual issues, Workplace stress
Sonya Salonen Cornies
Registered Psychotherapist
Relationships, Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Perinatal, Life transitions, Assertiveness, Caregiver burnout, Parenting challenges, Pregnancy, Prenatal care
Nisha Sangwan
Registered Clinical Counsellor
BIPOC, Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Deep connections, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mind-body connection, Parenting challenges
Anastasia Sutulova
Pre-Licensed Professional
Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Neurodiversity, ADHD Coaching, Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, Psychedelic journeying
Elazar Roytgarts
Registered Psychotherapist
Family Conflict, Stress, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Depression coping skills, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships
Robert Phillips
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Grief and loss, Addiction, Men's issues, Depression, Life transitions, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Relationship anxiety
Megan Sherback
Registered Psychologist
Identity, Attachment, Anger, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Perfectionism
Glory Mulera
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Self-Development, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Relationships, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Addiction and Substance Abuse, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Depression coping skills, Grief/Loss, People pleasing
Jane Aure
Registered Social Worker
Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Coming out and identity, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Goal setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Thought Restructuring, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Michèle Dawn
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Nervous system regulation, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Career guidance, Creativity, Goal setting, Imposter syndrome, Meaning and purpose, Relationship anxiety
Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
Self-Development, BIPOC, Attachment, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Dating challenges
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Free yourself from the stress of endless searching and switching
Disappointment and frustration from generic intake calls and unproductive “free” consultations
Stalled mental health progress because of limited availability, timezone differences, or constantly switching providers
Risk of abandoning therapy process altogether because of frustration, exhaustion, or depression
Share your private history, thoughts, and feelings only if there’s a connection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Designations of First Session therapists and counsellors include:
- Psychotherapists
- Psychotherapists (qualifying)
- Social Workers
- Clinical Counsellors
- Psychologists
- Canadian Certified Counsellors
- Provisional Psychologists
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Stress
- Relationships
- Parenting
- PTSD
How do I know if my insurance or benefits cover therapy?
Many employer/group benefits and extended insurance plans therapy, but there are some important factors to consider. Your coverage will generally depend on the designation or license of each professional (ex. Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor).
If you're unsure about coverage, you should ask your benefits provider whether they cover that specific designation of therapist or counsellor. You can also read this guide for more info.
Absolutely. We understand that one’s cultural background, age, sexuality, or gender identity can bring unique elements to the process of therapy.
To support every therapy seeker, we actively work to build a highly diverse and inclusive roster of therapists.
For questions or feedback on how we can improve these element of the process, send us a message.
You deserve more from therapy.
You made the courageous decision to reach your full potential. Find the right therapist to help get you there, and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.
