Linda Al-Jokhadar McLeod is a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate with the Nova Scotia of College of Counselling Therapists. She sees herself as a lifelong learner. Linda holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Bachelor of Science and a Masters degree in Applied Human Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University. Linda has experience working with diverse populations through community-based organizations, in-person and remotely. She offers counselling services to adults living with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal issues.

Linda is a proud Syrian-Canadian. She, her younger brother, and parents arrived in Halifax, Canada in 2000. Linda has since had her own family with her husband, son and stepchildren. Linda sees her experience as an immigrant to be of value when working with newcomers and individuals from varying backgrounds. Linda’s approach to Counselling is a holistic one that utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. She is always looking for ways to learn and grow, with her recent focus being on improving her Couple’s Therapy skills through the Gottman Method Couples Therapy training program. Her approach to mental health is strengths-based, person-centred, and goal oriented, with the client being the driver, and Linda being their passenger. Linda can offer services in English and Arabic, and can be accompanied by the sweet and loving Bubba the dog if the client sees fit.

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Chantal is a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists & Therapeutic Play Practitioner. Chantal has experience with a variety of different counselling modalities that include Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR); CBT & traditional talk therapies; as well as play therapy and Theraplay-informed practices. Chantal works with children (aged 2+), youth, adults, siblings, parent-child dyads (from babies to adolescents), & families. She also provides Trauma-Focused CBT to children (5-16 years old), with parents/caregivers’ involvement in the process. Chantal has a passion for play and expressive arts, including sand tray. She works with a large range of clients including those with PTSD or trauma symptoms, BPD, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiversity, learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, exposure to domestic violence, grief, divorce/separation, bullying, more severe mental health issues such as suicidality & self-harm, adoption/fostering & general life stressors. Chantal is a humanistic person-centred practitioner who works through strength-based and attachment lenses, exhibiting empathy, acceptance, congruence, and unconditional positive regard for all my clients. She is culturally humble and has had the privilege of working with culturally diverse clientele including BIPOC; immigrants and refugees; and 2SLGBTQIA+ populations.

Chantal holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology; EMDR levels 1-3 (and special populations); Masters level qualifications in child-centred play therapy, CAPT play therapy trainings; Level 1 Theraplay; basic training in IFS; Lego Therapy, CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT.

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Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. Born and raised in Newfoundland, she is a mixed race South Asian, neurodivergent (late diagnosed), cisgender woman who works from a liberation and feminist lens to create a safe space that’s culturally and trauma informed, neuro-affirming, sex positive, body positive, collaborative and flexible for clients to explore their values, strengths and challenges. She is passionate about working with BIPOC, immigrants, refugees, neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Harmony offers counselling for adults navigating Neurodivergence, Anxiety, Depression, Racial injustice, and Career counselling. Harmony works from a person-centered, strength-based integrative approach that uses Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic approaches to help individuals process their lived experiences and reconnect with their bodies. Prior to transitioning to the field of Counselling she worked in the field of Communication Delays and Disorders for over 7 years. Harmony holds a Master of Education in Counselling degree from Acadia University, a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics degree, and a Communication Disorders Assistant Post-Graduate Diploma from Georgian College.

Sessions are available in person, virtually and by phone.

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Rashida Symonds is a counselling therapist, educator, and writer. She started her work by connecting with youth in her community, teaching about history, culture, and self awareness. She later expanded her efforts to include working with adults individually and through group empowerment sessions. Rashida has worked as a faculty member at the Nova Scotia Community College and does community outreach through her organization Reach One Collective. Rashida completed a BA in English at Saint Mary’s University, a B.Ed. in secondary education from Mount Saint Vincent University, and an M.Ed. in Counselling through Acadia University. She grew up in Nova Scotia, as a Historic Black Nova Scotian who also has Indigenous ancestry. Rashida’s approach to counseling is person-centered, holistic, collaborative, and trauma informed. Her goal is to create a supportive environment for individuals or groups to explore various mental health resources as they decide what works best for them. She emphasizes fostering connections and encourages individuals to explore their own strengths and resilience while building a path to personal growth. Rashida is drawn to narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, solution and emotion focused approaches, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. She recognizes that every individual has a unique story, and that the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of a person work collectively to form a complete dynamic whole. Her work is inclusive and intersectional. She believes that great transform can occur when we are made aware of the tools required for healing. Sometimes our tools are self made, and sometimes our tools are presented to us through endearing members of our support system.

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