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Therapists in Halifax

Licensed therapists serving Halifax, online and in person. Browse intro videos, compare credentials and fees, and book a free 15-minute consultation with the therapist you choose.

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Live in Halifax? Connect with a therapist in-person or online.

Licensed therapists based and insured in Nova Scotia. All therapists on AST timezone unless otherwise noted.

Want help finding the right therapist? Call or text us at 778-486-0068
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    Colin (Heron) Payne

    Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
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    Ean Burchell

    Registered Counselling Therapist

    • Waitlist
    • Virtual sessions in ON, NS, NB, PE, NL

Online therapy for you in Halifax.

Out-of-province licensed therapists insured to provide online therapy in Nova Scotia. Timezone availability may vary.

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    Charlotte Laws

    Registered Psychotherapist

    • Virtual sessions in ON, MB, NL, NT, NS, NU, QC, SK, YT
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    Polina Sabanova

    Canadian Certified Counsellor

    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Hao Yen Lim

    Hao Yen Lim

    Canadian Certified Counsellor

    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Joyce Musekiwa

    Joyce Musekiwa

    Canadian Certified Counsellor

    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Flip Smith

    Flip Smith

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Richard Tatomir

    Richard Tatomir

    Canadian Certified Counsellor

    • Offers in-person (Langley, BC)
    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Mendy Bisk

    Mendy Bisk

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Tanya Gabrielle

    Tanya Gabrielle

    Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional

    • Virtual sessions in BC, AB, MB, ON, NS, QC, SK
  • Photo of Bina Persaud

    Bina Persaud

    Registered Psychotherapist

    • Offers in-person (Pickering, ON)
    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Allison Fassbender

    Allison Fassbender

    Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Timothy Lamont

    Timothy Lamont

    Canadian Certified Counsellor

    • Offers in-person (Kelowna, BC)
    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
  • Photo of Nick Abraham

    Nick Abraham

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    • Offers in-person (Nanaimo, BC)
    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Finding a Therapist in Halifax

Nova Scotia has a public route and a private route to therapy. The public route starts with the provincial Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service at 1-855-922-1122, where you can refer yourself. An intake clinician assesses your needs and matches you to suitable services.

The private route lets you choose the person. A bio lists training and approach. Hearing someone talk shows their pace and tone.

That gap is why First Session profiles pair a bio with a short intro video. The free 15-minute consultation then lets you test the fit before you pay for a session, and no doctor's referral is needed to book.

What to know about therapy in Halifax

Online and in-person

Online and in-person sessions are both available to Halifax residents, and the listings above show who offers what. A guide on this site cites research that online counselling can be as effective as face-to-face counselling for reducing psychological distress.

The Halifax listings state that therapists are in the Atlantic time zone unless otherwise stated. Check the time zone on a profile before you book an evening slot.

Credentials in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers protects the title Registered Social Worker (RSW) and keeps a public register. The Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology, formerly the Board of Examiners in Psychology, regulates psychologists under the Regulated Health Professions Act as of November 24, 2025.

Registered Counselling Therapist is a protected title overseen by the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists.

Public services in the Halifax area

Nova Scotia Health's community mental health and addictions teams offer outpatient assessment, diagnosis and treatment, with Halifax sites on Bayers Road and Dentith Road. The Intake Service is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and until 8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Access Wellness offers a single one-to-one counselling session at 1-833-691-2282, seven days a week from 8:30 am to 11 pm.

Cost and insurance

Fees on this page currently run from about $125 to $200 per session. Psychologist sessions cost more, and GreenShield lists $200 to $400 across Canada.

Plans cover therapy by designation. A receipt with the therapist's licence number and designation arrives by email after each session. First Session does not offer direct billing, so you submit it to your insurer.

How to choose a therapist in Halifax

1Start with the concern

Name the concern you want to work on, such as anxiety, trauma, depression or relationship strain. Then narrow the Halifax listings by specialty. A therapist who lists your concern as an area of experience is the right first shortlist.

2Match the designation to your plan

Read the designation on each profile: RSW, Registered Counselling Therapist or psychologist. Compare it with the providers your plan names. Each profile lists the fee, so cost is visible before you book.

3Watch the intro videos

Watch two or three videos before choosing. Listen for pace, tone and how the therapist describes their approach. Pick the person you could picture talking to in week three.

4Use the free consultation

Book the free 15-minute consultation and bring one concrete question. Ask how the therapist would approach your main concern and how sessions are structured. Ask about their time zone if you are booking online.

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Helpful reading

Online vs. in-person therapy

How much therapy costs in Canada

How to find a therapist covered by insurance

How we vet our therapists

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a therapist cost in Halifax?

Fees on this page currently run from about $125 to $200 per session. GreenShield reports typical Canadian ranges of $120 to $200 for social workers, $140 to $225 for counsellors and $200 to $400 for psychologists.

Compare fees across profiles before you book.

Does insurance cover therapy in Halifax?

Coverage follows the designation printed on the therapist's profile. The insurance guide linked below lists Registered Psychologist, Registered Social Worker and Registered Counselling Therapist among commonly covered credentials.

Check which designations your plan names, then match them to the profile. Submit the emailed receipt after each session to claim.

Is "therapist" or "counsellor" a protected title in Nova Scotia?

According to the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology, "psychotherapist," "counsellor" and "therapist" are not licensed titles in Nova Scotia. "Psychologist" and "Registered Social Worker" are protected.

The designation on a profile tells you which regulator oversees the therapist. First Session profiles show it next to the name.

Where can I get publicly funded counselling in Halifax?

Call the Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service at 1-855-922-1122. You can refer yourself, and a clinician connects you with publicly funded services. Access Wellness offers a single counselling session at 1-833-691-2282.

If you need help right now, call the provincial crisis line at 1-888-429-8167 or 988, both available 24/7.

Can I see a Halifax therapist online?

Yes. Out-of-province therapists on this page are insured to provide online care in Nova Scotia. First Session's guide advises confirming that a therapist's professional association permits them to work with out-of-province clients.

Check the time zone on the profile, since the Halifax listings state therapists are in the Atlantic time zone unless otherwise stated.

What is the difference between a psychologist, a social worker and a counselling therapist?

Nova Scotia's Psychology Regulations define psychology as including assessment, therapy and diagnosing psychological and emotional disorders. Registered Social Workers are regulated by the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, which requires authorization for clinical social work.

Registered Counselling Therapists are regulated by their own college. Filter by the concern you want help with, then compare designations on the profiles.

You deserve more from therapy.

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