Domestic Abuse therapists in Sydney, NS
Browse Domestic Abuse therapists in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Alex Ozon Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RCT, CCC
Surviving domestic abuse or violence requires immense strength. In therapy, I provide a safe, supportive environment where we focus on healing from trauma, rebuilding a sense of safety, and regaining control over your life. You are not alone in this process, and healing is possible.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
We provide trauma-informed, non-judgmental support for those impacted by intimate partner abuse or gender based violence, centering safety, choice, and empowerment without pressure or timelines.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Survivors of abuse deserve a safe, supportive space to heal. We offer confidential counselling to help you process trauma, regain confidence, and plan for your future. Your safety and autonomy are always our top priorities.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS
Antony Alexander
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC
I work with individuals who have experienced domestic abuse or violence, offering a safe and respectful space to process trauma. Therapy focuses on restoring a sense of safety, agency, and emotional strength.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse or violence, you may feel afraid, confused, ashamed, or unsure of what is normal anymore. Abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or spiritual. It often erodes confidence and creates a cycle of fear and self-doubt that is difficult to break. You may question your own perceptions or feel responsible for keeping the peace.
At Selah Counselling, your safety and dignity are our priority. We provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and be believed. We help you understand patterns of abuse, rebuild clarity, and strengthen emotional and practical safety planning when needed. Our work focuses on restoring your sense of agency, helping regulate the nervous system after trauma, and rebuilding an identity that may have been diminished over time. Healing is possible, and you do not have to navigate it alone.
29 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS
Sydney is the urban centre of Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the primary city on Cape Breton Island, a former industrial centre whose steel industry collapsed across the 1960s–2000s, leaving behind one of Canada's most contaminated industrial sites—the Sydney Tar Ponds—and a community that has grappled with the environmental, economic, and psychological legacy of industrial decline and contamination for generations. The Cape Breton Regional Hospital provides mental health services, and the community's tight-knit social fabric—Cape Breton is known for its Celtic cultural traditions, music, and community solidarity—provides genuine protective factors against isolation. Cape Breton University contributes to a modest growth in the regional knowledge economy alongside a student mental health dimension. Common therapy concerns include economic grief and community loss following industrial decline, environmental trauma, seasonal depression in an Atlantic climate, and the mental health challenges of a community that has shown remarkable resilience while confronting genuinely difficult circumstances.
Domestic Abuse therapists in Sydney, NS Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Sydney, NS average 14 years of experience and charge around $167 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (57%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$167
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 14% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 47% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 47% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 47% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 43% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Senior |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Women |
| 63% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Men |
| 57% | Christian |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |