Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Glace Bay, NS
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means your nervous system is finely tuned to the world around you—which can feel both like a gift and a source of constant, physical exhaustion. You process information deeply, feel emotions intensely, and are hyper-aware of environmental stimuli, subtle shifts in rooms, and other people's energy. In a fast-paced world, this often leaves you stuck in chronic overwhelm, fighting off high anxiety, and turning to perfectionism or people-pleasing just to feel safe and manage the sensory overload.I provide specialized, neurodivergent-friendly counselling support for Highly Sensitive Persons looking to thrive rather than just survive. Because an HSP's mind and body are so deeply connected, traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like it only scratches the surface. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to untangle the self-doubt, loud inner critics, and boundary challenges that HSPs often face. Crucially, we integrate somatic practices, tailored breathing exercises, and targeted visual exercises. By pairing these with neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting, we can look beneath the surface to safely access, process, and release the accumulated physical weight of overstimulation and hidden emotional blocks right where they are held in your nervous system.You do not have to apologize for feeling deeply or hide your sensitivity behind a mask of high-achievement. Together, we will help you slow down, honor your unique traits, and build practical, everyday tools so you can move out of burnout and step into an aligned, intentional way of living. Along with individual therapy, I offer supportive group therapy spaces where you can connect with others who truly understand the experience of navigating the world with a deeply feeling heart and mind.
2 Years Experience
Online in Glace Bay, NS
HSP
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means your nervous system processes emotions, experiences, and your surroundings more deeply than most people. While sensitivity can be a strength, it can also lead to feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, anxious, or affected by stress, conflict, or sensory overload. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we help adults better understand and embrace their sensitivity while developing practical strategies for emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, resilience, and self-confidence. We offer therapy for Highly Sensitive Persons in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and learn how to turn your sensitivity into a source of strength.
18 Years Experience
Online in Glace Bay, NS
HSP
Rachelle Tersigni
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I work with highly sensitive individuals who feel easily overwhelmed or emotionally impacted by their environment. Therapy focuses on nervous-system regulation, self-acceptance, and using sensitivity as a resource rather than a burden.
3 Years Experience
Online in Glace Bay, NS (Online Only)
HSP
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
As a highly sensitive person, you may feel emotions deeply, become easily overwhelmed by stress or conflict, and spend a great deal of time overthinking or worrying about others. Together, we'll help you better understand your sensitivity, develop healthy boundaries, manage emotional overwhelm, and embrace your strengths without feeling like you have to change who you are. My goal is to help you feel more confident, balanced, and empowered so your sensitivity becomes a source of resilience rather than exhaustion.
8 Years Experience
Online in Glace Bay, NS (Online Only)
HSP
Flow Gall
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CCC
Easily overstimulated? My office's purpose is to be a safe haven for you. Pillows, blankets, dimed lights, soft things.
6 Years Experience
Online in Glace Bay, NS
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Glace Bay, NS Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Glace Bay, NS average 11 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Somatic Therapy (62%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (52%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
76%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Somatic Therapy |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Men |
| 62% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Buddhist |
| 48% | Persons with Disabilities |