Halifax Therapy & Counselling - In-Person & Virtual

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Starting Therapy - We Make It Easy

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We are currently accepting new clients for most concerns.

• We offer individual therapy and couples counselling with psychologists and counsellors in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

• We have both in-person and virtual appointments, including weekday, weekend and evening options.

• Many clients are able to begin within a few days, depending on their needs. We aim to make the process as straightforward and responsive as possible.

 

• Instead of contacting multiple therapists, we review your request and connect you with a psychologist or counsellor at our clinic who is a good fit and currently has availability. ​

We Respond Quickly

• To get started, simply complete the confidential form below. 

 

• We respond to most new client inquiries within 24 hours - often sooner, including evenings and weekends.

Confidential Contact - Counselling / Therapy
​Green Leaf Psychological - Halifax, Nova Scotia

​We’ll respond quickly with available options based on your needs - often within 24 hours or sooner.

A brief message is completely fine - you do not need to explain everything.

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Does Counselling Help?

• Research has consistently found that for issues like depression and anxiety (just to name a few), psychotherapy is more effective, less costly, and results in fewer relapses than medication.

• ​To state it simply, therapy works and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in counselling. ​

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What Issues Can You Assist With?

Well, it's a long list :) 

• At Green Leaf Psychological Services in Halifax, Nova Scotia our professional Psychologists and Counsellors offer effective in-person and online therapy for a wide range of personal difficulties such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, unhealthy relationships, sexuality, divorce and breakups, ADHD, phobias, work and career issues, trauma, motivation and procrastination, stress management, low self-esteem, social anxiety, and many (many) other concerns. 

 

• By the way, if we don't happen to have an available Psychologist or Therapist for your particular goals, we will still get back to you asap with other resources or counselling recommendations in Nova Scotia.

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• ​If you have taken the time to contact us, our promise is that you will always receive a response (just make sure to check your junk mail folder if you don't see our reply).

What Forms Of Therapy Do You Provide?

• Our Psychologists and Counsellors are skilled in multiple empirically validated treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

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• ​You can choose whether you attend in-person counselling or prefer to book virtual therapy.

What About Insurance Coverage?

• ​Our counselling services are covered by most extended insurance plans.

• We can direct bill many common providers including Blue Cross, Green Shield, and more.

• If you are a student, we can direct bill most university and college insurance plans, which usually offer 100% coverage.

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Can I Send You Questions Before Booking?

• Yes, of course! We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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• We pride ourselves on always being responsive before you book with us, while you are working with us, and even after counselling ends if you ever need anything.

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• If you can travel to Halifax (for in-person appointments) or live anywhere in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick (for virtual appointments), please use the form below to request a counselling / therapy appointment and we will get back to you ASAP.​ ​

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​Not sure about counselling yet? Need more information?

• Before starting counselling, it is very normal to have questions about the process, and maybe even a few misconceptions about working with a Psychologist or Counsellor. 
  

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• So, what is individual therapy at Green Leaf Psychological in Halifax really like? 

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• To answer this, let's address a few common myths about therapy / counselling.
  

• We hope that this will also give you a clear sense of the Green Leaf philosophy on counselling, why it should never be uncomfortable or intimidating, and why meeting with a Green Leaf Psychologist is something that our clients actually look forward to.

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The Truth About Therapy - Counselling Myths and Realities

Myth #1
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Therapy is for "crazy" people.

Well, this just isn't true.

Did you know that in any given year, about half of all households have someone who will receive mental health treatment?

• ​Counselling is for regular people who may find themselves struggling with a particular issue (longstanding or fairly recent) and would like professional assistance to help them regain control of their lives.

 

• ​Seeking therapy is simply a sign that you recognize a problem in your life and intend to do something about it.

Myth #2
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Therapy takes a long time to work.

For most people, counselling is a relatively short-term investment of their time. While the duration of treatment will of course depend on your presenting concerns and your goals, the days of multi-year treatment are long gone.

• ​Many people notice changes and improvement in just several sessions.

• At Green Leaf Psychological, we are solution-focused, goal-orientated, and will help you make real changes in your life so that hopefully, you no longer need therapy or require our services!

Myth #3
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In therapy, I will be forced to talk about things I don't want to discuss.

No, this is definitely not true.

​For counselling to work, there must be respect, trust, and a working alliance between you and your therapist. While it can sometimes be difficult to discuss certain issues, you will never be forced to talk about something you do not want to.

• ​This is your service - you decide what you wish to work on and we will do our best to help you.

• ​Incidentally, most people find that when they trust their Psychologist, they feel pretty comfortable talking about just about anything...but this will always be up to you.

Myth #4
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My Psychologist will tell me exactly what I should do and what I should think.

This is a very common counselling myth.

• ​However, it is not ideal to view your Psychologist as someone who "has all the answers and will tell me what to do".
  

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• Rather, it is far better to see him or her as an expert in human behaviours and relationships who will help you discover your own answers, reach your goals, and guide you towards making healthier life choices.

Myth #5
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Psychologists don't offer any real advice in therapy.

This myth is based on the theory that offering direct advice would be imposing their own biases on the client and interferes with the counselling process.
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• ​Although there is some validity to this, our clients do expect us to offer opinions, guidance, and expert advice...and we are happy to do so.

Myth #6
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With a Psychologist, I'll need to talk a lot about my childhood and my dreams.

Yes, we will probably want to review your family history when we first meet, but depending on your concerns and goals, your childhood certainly does not need to be the focus of subsequent sessions.
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• ​Dreams, unless you have specific concerns you wish to discuss, are rarely a part of counselling / therapy. 

Myth #7
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Counselling is very expensive.

There is very little variation between the fees of different Psychologists in Nova Scotia. 

• ​Note also that the term "Therapist" is not regulated and literally anyone can use the title - even if they have no credentials and very little relevant education or training.

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• Our fees (we do not charge HST) are covered by most extended insurance plans and are even tax deductible as a medical expense. 

Myth #8
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I should be able to solve all my problems on my own.

In therapy, we sometimes talk about unrealistic "shoulds" such as "I should never make mistakes", "Everyone should like me", "I should never get upset", etc. Believing that you should be able to solve all your problems without help may also fall into this category.

• When we are sick, we go to a doctor because we don't want to needlessly suffer, know that is important to take care of our physical health, and want to feel better again.

• Similarly, if you have personal concerns, you can get help from one of our Psychologists because you don't want to needlessly suffer, know that it is important to take care of your mental health, and want to feel better again.

• ​Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it just means that you are taking control of your life.

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Let's Get Started.

• Experienced Halifax psychologists and counsellors
• Trusted by thousands of clients in Halifax and Nova Scotia since 2017
  
• In-person and online appointments
• Insurance accepted for many plans
• Evening and weekend availability
• Fast response times to inquiries​
• Confidential and low-pressure booking process

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Green Leaf Psychological Services, Inc.

Mental Heath Counselling in Halifax, Nova Scotia