Therapy is for everyone.

Maybe you’re seeking therapy because you want a safe, judgement-free space to talk. Maybe you’ve experienced past or recent trauma, or are navigating internal and external conflicts. Perhaps you want to understand your negative patterns or develop deeper emotional awareness. Maybe you don’t know what you’re looking for yet. That’s okay too.

Curiosity and openness to therapy is the first step. Therapy isn’t just for individuals in crisis. It offers practical tools to help us understand ourselves on a deeper level, improve our relationships, and build long-term resilience and presence. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, you are welcome here.

Sessions are 50 minutes in length.

Your first session is a chance to get to know each other. Kate will go over informed consent, confidentiality, and provide an overview of what to expect moving forward. She will also ask questions to learn more about your history, understand what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping to explore, and how she can best support you. It will be a relaxed, collaborative conversation and there is zero pressure to share more than you are comfortable with. The session will go at your pace.

Kate has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and is registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT) as a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate (RCT-C). The RCT-C is a legally protected and regulated title under provincial law. This ensures that best ethical practices and policies are being followed and that individuals are receiving care from qualified professionals.

Kate offers both in-person and virtual session options depending on individual preference. Her in-person sessions are located at Brightside Integrated Health at 250 Baker Drive, Suite 222 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Finding a therapist who is the right fit for your needs is one of the most important parts of therapy. Signs that you have found the right fit include:

• You feel respected, safe, and heard.

• Their approach (e.g. communication style, therapeutic modalities, and session structure) aligns with your needs

• You feel confident in their professionalism and ethics

• You feel there is collaboration within the relationship and feel empowered to share your thoughts and feedback

To help determine if the fit is right, Kate offers a free, 15-minute phone consultation prior to booking a first session. She encourages taking your time to find the right therapist and is happy to make a referral to someone else if the fit isn’t right.

Kate offers direct billing with some insurance plans. A payment receipt can also be provided for those who need to submit an indirect insurance claim for re-imbursement. As every insurance company/plan is different, Kate recommends checking with your plan provider ahead of time to see what’s covered.

Frequency of sessions is based on each individual’s needs, preferences, and availability. Kate often recommends committing to weekly or bi-weekly sessions at the beginning. This will also be discussed in more detail during the first session together.