Adrian is a Registered Counselling Therapist born in Monterrey, Mexico, and immigrated to Canada in 2003 after completing his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Adrian found his home in British Columbia where he supported people with intellectual disabilities and those struggling with mental health issues, as well as volunteering counselling services for non-profit organizations before moving to Nova Scotia to complete his studies in Counselling Psychology. Adrian has been focusing his training on trauma and has experience working with veterans, first responders, 2SLGBTQ+, multicultural and minority populations. He uses different methodology approaches to help clients process their trauma, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. As well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients with anxiety, depression, and general mental health maintenance. Adrian is committed to working with clients with the goal of empowering them to live their best lives.

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Zarrin Ghaferi is a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Zarrin has experience working in the field of mental health at private practice, community-based organizations, and in both residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Zarrin offers virtual individual counselling services to adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal issues.She works with diverse populations, and her experience as an immigrant has also helped her to support other newcomers who are struggling with their identity or are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression due to migration and settlement. Zarrin can offer services in both English and Persian/Farsi. Zarrin’s approach is person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. The evidence-based modalities she uses are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Zarrin holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) from Dalhousie University

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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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