Dr. Lori Brown and Associates Counselling Therapy
We provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can express their thoughts and feelings, gain self-awareness, and develop coping strategies.
We welcome individuals, parents, and couples to navigate emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges in a safe and confidential environment.
902-540-4354
admin@drloribrowncounselling.ca
Dr. Lori Brown and Associates Counselling Therapy
622 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville, N.S.
(in the Good Vibes Wellness Center)
admin@drloribrowncounselling.ca
902-540-4354
Confidential counselling services provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore personal, emotional, or psychological challenges.
Counsellors work collaboratively with clients to help them gain insight, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth. Common areas addressed in counselling include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Kathryn MacLeod, MCAP, BA
Drawing on 21 years of experience as a first responder, I come from a place of understanding that life can be unpredictable and challenging to navigate on your own sometimes. Making your first therapy appointment takes courage and can feel overwhelming. I believe in the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship, collaborating with clients in gaining insight as you feel heard and supported in a safe space. My unique experience working in crisis situations and a genuine awareness of the challenges and unfamiliar emotions that come with experiencing trauma and various life circumstances guide my open and empathetic approach.
Sessions will employ a blend of evidence-based therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, mindfulness strategies, and humanistic approaches to gain a deeper understanding of self, validate your challenges and learn practical strategies to support your growth.
I am accepting new clients and offer a sliding scale to make mental health care accessible to clients without insurance plans, or limited plans. I look forward to sitting with you! Each client brings a unique lived experience and goals for therapy, I honor this in my individualized and client-centered approach guided by curiosity and authenticity.
Christian Ruel, MA, RCT-C
Now accepting clients. As a firefighter nearing the end of my career, I am committed to continuing my passion for helping others through psychotherapy. I understand the unique challenges faced by first responders and support individuals dealing with emotional and psychological difficulties, including depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma. I welcome anyone seeking assistance with mental health concerns. If you feel like something is out of place but you cannot quite put your finger on it, we should talk.
I favour an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on various techniques to best meet each client’s needs, including CBT and DBT skills.
Clients come to me for a safe and confidential space, where I strive to create an environment of trust and respect. Together, we work to enhance resilience, foster a deeper understanding of personal experiences, and improve overall mental health. There is no shame in asking for help.
Lori Brown, PsyD, RPC-C
Lori has held various roles in the public school system and in private counselling practice for 25 years. She was the Trauma-Informed Educator Consultant for the Beaufort Delta Education Council in the N.W.T. from 2020-2022. Additionally, she taught Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, and Using the DSM-5 to adults at Stenberg College.
She was the International Student Coordinator involving the integration of youth into the Nova Scotia school system and society. Her role consisted of providing professional development for teachers regarding the challenges individuals may face when moving into a different culture from their own.
An additional role Lori fulfilled for 12 years was the Race Relations and Cross-Cultural Understanding Officer involving mediation, conflict resolution, documentation, and extensive professional development regarding these issues. At that time, she provided parent information sessions, professional development for teachers, and many adolescents presentations regarding communication, Glasser’s theory of basic psychological needs, cognitive-behavioural strategies, LGBTQ topics, and bullying. Lori’s doctoral work has included course work in psychopathology, assessment, multicultural counselling, positive psychology, learning and memory, motivation, consulting in health care and education, and psychopharmacology in addition to the core courses required for a Clinical Psychology Doctorate. Her extensive dissertation includes a systematic review of 136 recent research articles addressing the psychological repercussions of childhood trauma.
Services
902-540-4354
admin@drloribrowncounselling.ca
Confidentiality:
We will disclose no information about you, or the fact that you are my client, without your written consent. My formal Mental Health Record describes the services provided to you and contains the dates of our sessions, functional status, symptoms, prognosis and progress, and any psychological testing reports. We will require your permission in advance to disclose your information to any other healthcare provider or through your written authorization at the time the need for disclosure arises. You may revoke your permission, in writing, at any time, by contacting me.
There are “Limits of Confidentiality” that occur when there are safety issues that have been disclosed during a counselling session.
Couples Counselling
Focusing on feelings, attachment theory, and reframing other's behaviours from an Emotion-Focused perspective. Roadblocks to communication awareness and reflective listening skill development.
Individual Counselling
Exploring the relationship between thoughts, behaviours, and feelings. Focus on emotional regulation and cognitive restructuring. Becoming aware of unhelpful automatic thoughts and ways to challenge these thought patterns.
Parenting
Learning about a child's capacity at various developmental stages. Focus on co-regulation of the nervous system using accessible and doable strategies.
Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists
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Limits to Confidentiality in Counselling Practice
Child Abuse Reporting: required by law to report evidence of child abuse to N.S. Department of Community Services
Adult Abuse Reporting: knowledge elderly or incapacitated adult who has been abused, neglected, or exploited will be reported to NSDCS
Serious Threat to Health or Safety: if threat to oneself or someone else, a report will be made to the appropriate services to maintain safety