Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia NS, Canada CA
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Highly Sensitive Person
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Being a highly sensitive person can mean experiencing emotions deeply, noticing subtle details in your environment, and feeling easily overwhelmed by stimulation or stress. While sensitivity is also a strength, it can sometimes feel intense or exhausting. Therapy provides a validating space to better understand sensitivity, develop grounding and boundary-setting skills, and learn how to thrive while honouring your natural temperament.
26 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Highly Sensitive Person
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you identify as a highly sensitive person, you may notice that you feel things deeply. You might pick up on subtle shifts in tone, atmosphere, or emotion that others seem to miss. While this sensitivity can be a strength, it can also feel overwhelming. You may become easily overstimulated, need more recovery time after social interactions, or struggle with boundaries because you are so attuned to others.
At Selah Counselling, we view high sensitivity as a trait, not a flaw. Your nervous system is wired to process information more deeply. Together, we work to understand how your sensitivity operates, strengthen regulation skills, and build clear boundaries that protect your energy. Our goal is to help you embrace your empathy and insight without becoming emotionally depleted. With practical tools and increased self-awareness, you can learn to honour your sensitivity while living with greater steadiness and confidence.
29 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Highly Sensitive Person
Jessica Sloan
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Hypnotherapist
Sensitivity is a wonderful strength, but in a fast-paced world, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. I provide a space where your sensitivity is honoured, and together we’ll explore how to live a life that truly supports and nurtures it.
8 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person
Dr. Matthew Clyde
Psychologist, PhD
Being a Highly Sensitive Person means your nervous system is finely tuned to the world around you. While this can lead to deep empathy and creativity, it also means you might easily feel overstimulated by loud noises, bright lights, or the emotional energy of others. We focus on framing your sensitivity as a strength while developing "energy management" techniques to prevent burnout and help you navigate a world that can often feel "too loud."
7 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Highly Sensitive Person
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Highly sensitive individuals often experience emotions and environments more intensely. Therapy helps develop tools to manage emotional overwhelm, strengthen boundaries, and turn sensitivity into a strength rather than a burden.
1 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia (Online Only)
Halifax is Atlantic Canada's largest city and a hub for universities, the military, and ocean-tech industries, creating a therapy community serving students, naval personnel, and knowledge workers navigating the pressures of high-achieving careers in a smaller city. Dalhousie University and Canadian Forces Base Halifax generate distinct demand for therapists who specialize in academic stress, military trauma, and the particular challenges of military family life. Nova Scotia Health provides public mental health services, with a private therapy community serving the South End, Bedford, and Dartmouth. Halifax's relatively small size means specialist therapist availability can be limited in some areas, and telehealth has become especially important for accessing care across Atlantic Canada.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $156 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (75%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (69%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$156
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 38% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 69% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Somatic Therapy |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 50% | Buddhist |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |