Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia NS, Canada CA
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Impulse Control Disorders
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you struggle with impulse control, you may find yourself acting quickly in ways you later regret. Whether it is spending, gambling, explosive reactions, sexual behaviours, or other urges, the pull can feel intense and immediate. You may promise yourself it will not happen again, only to feel caught in the same cycle. Over time, this can lead to shame, damaged relationships, and a loss of confidence in your own self-control.
At Selah Counselling, we approach impulse control disorders with compassion and structure. Impulsivity is often connected to nervous system dysregulation, unmet emotional needs, trauma, or difficulty tolerating distress. Together, we work to slow the cycle down. We strengthen awareness of triggers, build distress tolerance skills, and develop practical strategies that increase pause and choice. Our goal is not simply to stop behaviours, but to help you understand what is driving them and to build the internal steadiness that supports lasting change. You can learn to respond intentionally rather than impulsively.
29 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Impulse Control Disorders
Dr. Matthew Clyde
Psychologist, PhD
Impulse control challenges can make life feel like a series of "act now, regret later" moments. Whether it involves shopping, gambling, hair pulling, or explosive outbursts, these behaviors often serve as a misguided attempt to soothe internal distress. Therapy provides a non-judgmental space to slow down the process between the urge and the action. We work on strengthening your "inhibitory muscles" and finding healthier ways to cope with the tension that drives impulsive acts.
7 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Impulse Control Disorders
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Impulse control challenges can lead to actions that feel difficult to stop despite negative consequences. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness of triggers and building stronger emotional regulation and decision making skills.
1 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia (Online Only)
Impulse Control Disorders
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Impulse control disorders often stem from trauma, unmet needs, or difficulties with emotional regulation. In therapy, I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore impulses without judgment. Through co-regulation and expanding the window of tolerance, impulses gradually soften, helping clients experience them without acting on them and develop greater self-awareness and control.
2 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia (Online Only)
Impulse Control Disorders
MJB Wellness LLC
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Coach, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Sex Educator, Certified Reiki
Impulse control is a big topic that encompasses many things such as binge eating, anger management issues, drug and alcohol abuse, self harm, anxiety, and much more. All are the result of emotional triggers that set off the behavior and often the client doesn't realize what initiates the negative response. The first thing is to uncover exactly what it is that triggers the problem behavior and then neutralize the trigger or provide a positive trigger in its place. Often, simply understanding what starts the unwanted response goes a long way towards change. This is, again, one of the bread and butter issues that hypnotherapists successfully deal with every day.c
8 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
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.
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $145 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (90%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (80%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$145
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 90% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 80% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 70% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 70% | Narrative Therapy |
| 70% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 60% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Senior |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Muslim |
| 60% | Women |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 60% | Men |
| 60% | Middle Eastern |