Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Sydney, NS
Browse Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Relational
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
We are a collective of 2SLGBTQIA+ identified counsellors offering sex-positive, affirming and competent online and phone counselling across Canada (Turtle Island). We work through an anti-oppressive intersectional feminist lens.
We have a variety of levels of experience and professional qualifications on our team to suit your needs.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Relational
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Seeking support shouldn’t add more stress to your life. Strength in Heart Counselling offers a welcoming, diverse team ready to make finding the right counsellor simple and comfortable. Whether you prefer to select your own therapist in Victoria, BC, Cobble Hill, BC, or connect online from anywhere in Canada, we’re here to help, or let our easy matching process pair you with someone who truly understands your needs.
Our process is straightforward, with fast booking and warm support at every stage. Let us handle the logistics, so you can focus on your well-being and start feeling better, sooner.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS
Relational
Antony Alexander
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC
There are times when we know we want something to change, but aren’t quite sure what needs to change—or where to begin.
Perhaps you want to understand yourself better, improve your relationships, develop a stronger sense of self, or make sense of patterns that seem to keep repeating. Sometimes, what brings us to therapy is a specific concern; at other times, it is simply a feeling that something in our lives or relationships isn’t quite working the way we would like it to.
I work with adults around relationships, self-esteem, emotional patterns, life transitions, and the experiences that shape how we understand ourselves and relate to others. Together, we explore not only what is happening, but what may be underneath it.
You might find yourself asking: Why do I keep responding this way? Why do I struggle to trust or feel close to others? Why is it difficult to set boundaries? Why do I keep being so hard on myself? Why do certain experiences continue to affect me?
Rather than offering quick solutions or telling you what you should do, I believe therapy is a space to slow down, become curious about your experience, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. We work collaboratively to explore the emotions, beliefs, relationships, and patterns that influence the way you experience yourself and the world around you.
My approach draws from Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Trauma-Informed approaches. I pay attention to both your present concerns and the deeper influences that may be shaping them, while keeping our work grounded in your individual experiences and goals.
Therapy doesn't have to begin with having all the answers. Sometimes, knowing that you want something to be different is enough of a place to start.
If you’re ready to explore what’s beneath the surface and understand yourself in a new way, I’d be glad to begin that exploration with you.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Relational
Rachelle Tersigni
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Sessions are collaborative, consent driven, experiential and oriented toward lasting, embodied change. I aim to support you in connecting with yourself in new ways to allow for relief, vitality, presence and confidence in your life and relationships.
3 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Relational
Vanessa Gear
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, school challenges, or difficulty managing big emotions? Perhaps learning differences, neurodivergence, family conflict, or life transitions are creating stress at home or school. I work with children, teens, adults, and families who want a supportive space to better understand these challenges. Together, we focus on building emotional regulation, confidence, coping skills, and stronger relationships so clients feel more capable, understood, and supported in their daily lives.
I specialize in supporting children, teens, and families navigating ADHD, autism (ASD), anxiety, school issues, learning challenges, and life transitions. Using CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and experiential approaches, including play-based techniques, I help clients strengthen emotional regulation, build coping skills, and develop greater confidence and resilience
Behind every behaviour is a story waiting to be heard. If you or your child feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, therapy can provide a supportive space to slow down and make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore strengths, build practical tools, and create meaningful change so you can move forward with greater confidence and connection.
0 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.
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Sydney, NS Statistics
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Sydney, NS average 12 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Self Esteem (87%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
65%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 15% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 78% | Stress |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 65% | Men |
| 61% | Christian |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Buddhist |