Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Sydney Mines, NS
Browse Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Impulse Control
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 Sydney Mines, NS
Impulse Control
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Impulse control difficulties often reflect internal conflict, unmet emotional needs, and patterns of self-regulation formed early in life. My work integrates psychoanalytic methods and hypnosis to explore the emotional meanings beneath impulsive behavior. Together, we develop greater awareness, agency, and emotional regulation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sydney Mines, NS (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Impulse Control Disorders can make it difficult to resist urges or act thoughtfully in the moment, often leading to behaviours that create stress, conflict, or regret. These challenges may affect relationships, work, finances, and emotional well-being, but they are treatable with the right support. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we help adults understand the underlying emotional and psychological factors behind impulsive behaviours while developing healthier coping strategies, emotional regulation, and better decision-making skills. We offer therapy for impulse control disorders in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and take the first step toward greater self-control and lasting positive change.
18 Years Experience
Online in Sydney Mines, NS
Impulse Control
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 Sydney Mines, NS
Impulse Control
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 Sydney Mines, NS (Online Only)
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Sydney Mines, NS Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Sydney Mines, NS average 11 years of experience and charge around $153 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (82%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (73%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$153
Accept insurance
73%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 73% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 64% | Somatic Therapy |
| 55% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 55% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 55% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Senior |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Men |
| 64% | Military / Veterans |
| 64% | Women |
| 55% | Asian |