Relationship and Marriage Counselling in Sydney Mines, NS
Browse Relationship and Marriage Counselling in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Relationships
Suzanne St. John Smith
Counsellor/Therapist, M.A., M.A. (Psych.) FEA, C.C.C Relationship and Family Therapist; Life Coach
Relationships are complicated, no question. My experience will allow me to quickly identify where your relationship is most vulnerable, and how that might be rectified. I will offer you the kinds of tools that you can use in your everyday life that will strengthen both you, and your relationship.
22 Years Experience
Online in Sydney Mines, NS
Relationships
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Do you feel a lack of connection to your partner? Is this bringing up feelings of guilt, anger or loneliness? Perhaps your partner isn’t ready or willing to engage in couples therapy; Relationship counselling is a good place to start. It helps you understand your ‘dance’ with your partner and track how reactive behaviour can impact the dynamic. We can help you get to know your underlying vulnerabilities and needs, so you can communicate and become more responsive and engaged with your partner.
25 Years Experience
Online in Sydney Mines, NS (Online Only)
Relationships
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Relationships face different challenges at different stages. You might be wondering if you and your partner are ready to take your commitment to the next level. You might be struggling to manage the phenomenal transition from couplehood to parenthood (where couple satisfaction typically plummets...temporarily), or you might be wondering how to rekindle passion and connection in a long-term partnership. Whatever your couple needs, we're here to help you discover yourself and your partner through a lens of vulnerability, connection, positive attachment, and open communication. Sound scary? Relationship and marriage counselling can be...and then clarity and new possibilities arise. Contact us today for a free consultation to help us match you to the right therapist for your unique needs.
19 Years Experience
Online in Sydney Mines, NS (Online Only)
Relationships
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If your relationship feels strained, distant, or caught in repeated conflict, you may feel discouraged or unsure how to reconnect. You might find yourselves having the same arguments, struggling with communication, or feeling unseen and unheard. Over time, even small misunderstandings can build into resentment or emotional withdrawal.
At Selah Counselling, we approach relationship and marriage counselling with structure, compassion, and clarity. We help you slow down reactive cycles and understand what is happening beneath the surface. Often, conflict is rooted in unmet attachment needs, unprocessed hurt, or nervous system stress. Together, we strengthen communication skills, rebuild safety, and clarify expectations and boundaries. Whether you are seeking repair after a rupture, navigating transition, or simply wanting to grow stronger, our goal is to help you move from disconnection toward greater understanding, stability, and mutual respect.
29 Years Experience
Online in Sydney Mines, NS
Relationships
Natalia Vyzhol
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Compassionate Support for Couples
Relationships thrive when both partners feel truly heard, understood, and emotionally supported. As a relationship and marriage counselor, I specialize in helping couples tune into each other’s needs, navigate challenges with empathy, and build deeper, more authentic connection.
My approach blends evidence-based techniques with intuitive, heart-centered listening. Together, we create a space where each partner can safely express what’s beneath the surface—needs, fears, longings—and learn how to respond to one another with care and clarity.
Areas We Explore Together:
• Communication breakdowns and emotional misattunement
• Trust, intimacy, and the need for emotional safety
• Navigating conflict with respect and responsiveness
• Life transitions, stressors, and shifting roles
• Pre-marital preparation and conscious partnership
What to Expect
Sessions are designed to help both partners:
• Speak openly and feel genuinely heard
• Understand each other’s emotional landscape—not just words, but needs beneath them
• Learn tools for clear, compassionate communication
• Work through conflict with curiosity instead of defensiveness
• Strengthen the emotional bond and build a more resilient connection
Every relationship carries its own rhythm and story. My role is to support that journey—helping you listen more deeply, respond more intentionally, and grow together with greater awareness.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sydney Mines, NS (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Sydney Mines, NS Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Sydney Mines, NS average 12 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (55%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
76%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 64% | Men |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Christian |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |