Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Halifax, NS

Yaroslav Grechkin
Yaroslav Grechkin

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate)

Virtual

You may look like you have it all together, yet quietly struggle with feeling “not good enough.” I help thoughtful, sensitive adults and couples navigate shame, self-doubt, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck and build a kinder, more authentic relationship with yourself.

Tracy Kroeker

Psychologist

Virtual

Hi! I'm Tracy and I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate tough times and return to living a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. I support clients struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship issues, work or school stress, insomnia/sleep issues, as well as a variety of other challenges.

Felicia Bibeau
Felicia Bibeau

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

You wake up exhausted, struggle to get out of bed, and lie awake at night with racing thoughts. During the day you may doomscroll between commitments just to get through, feeling barely present. Daily tasks feel endless. On the outside you seem capable, but inside you feel empty. Together, we’ll harness your neurodivergent strengths, process trauma, and manage emotions, stress, and burnout.

Dan Diggins
Dan Diggins

RCT, CCC

Virtual

I work with individuals of all ages who are dealing with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions or personal conflict and are ready to feel better and live a more meaningful life. Seeking out the right counsellor is an important step, requiring courage and trust. I honour your willingness to embrace vulnerability and honesty and I will ensure that you find the support and solutions you are seeking.

Kate MacDonald
Kate MacDonald

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

Get relief from anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism—without losing your edge. Virtual therapy in Alberta, Canada

Jessica Campoli
Jessica Campoli

Clinical and Health Psychologist

Virtual

Dr. Campoli provides virtual services for clients who are located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

Paige Abbott
Paige Abbott

Registered Psychologist

Virtual Waitlist for new clients

Paige is an experienced therapist focusing on those changing their relationship with alcohol, in sobriety/long-term recovery, as well as high performers navigating perfectionism, control, people pleasing, as well as those looking to improve relationships in individual counselling by exploring boundaries, communication and emotional regulation.

Colombe Mazerolle
Colombe Mazerolle

Licensed Counselling Therapist - C

Virtual

Are you struggling with intense emotions that feel overwhelming, ongoing conflict or disconnection in relationships or feeling stuck in survival mode or repeating self-sabotaging patterns? I'm Colombe, therapist at Ember Counselling Therapy, and I help individuals and couples build emotional balance, heal from past pain, and create healthier relationships.

Vrushalee N
Vrushalee N

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, attachment wounds, identity, self-worth, and emotional regulation. My approach is trauma-informed, integrative, culturally responsive, and deeply collaborative, helping clients move beyond survival patterns toward self-trust, healthier boundaries, and meaningful change.

Hope Raine
Hope Raine

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA

Virtual

I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, ADHD, stress and burnout, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, identity shifts, and major life transitions. I also have a particular interest in supporting women and parents through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.

Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

Calgary Registered Psychologist at Kaimana Psychology. I offer a warm, grounded space for individuals and couples seeking to alleviate distress and achieve personal growth. Specializing in anxiety, stress management, OCD, and relationship issues, I focus on practical solutions to help you navigate life with confidence.

Kali O'Dell
Kali O'Dell

RSW, MSW

Virtual

I am passionate about supporting people in navigating challenges and building their strengths to facilitate sustainable change.

Emma Laughlan
Emma Laughlan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I work with children (10+), teens, and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted by the pressure to get everything “right.” You may be stuck in overthinking, people‑pleasing, panic symptoms, health anxiety, or relationship patterns that leave you doubting yourself. On the outside, you might appear high‑achieving and capable. Inside, you feel tense, self‑critical, or never quite enough.

Halifax Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

13

Average years in practice

7.1 Years

Currently accepting new clients

92 %

Therapists in Halifax who prioritize treating:

62% Relationship Issues
62% Anxiety
46% Depression
46% Stress
38% Trauma and PTSD
23% 2SLGBTQI+
23% Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
23% Self Esteem

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Halifax:

100% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
85% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
62% Internal Family Systems (IFS)
62% Trauma Focused
54% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
46% Strength-Based
46% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
46% Compassion Focused

Frequently Asked Questions About Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

ACT (pronounced as the word "act") is a modern, evidence-based form of CBT that focuses on psychological flexibility — the ability to be present with difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate your behaviour, and to take action aligned with your values even in the presence of discomfort. Rather than trying to eliminate negative thoughts or feelings, ACT teaches you to change your relationship with them so they have less control over your life.

How is ACT different from traditional CBT?

Traditional CBT aims to identify and change unhelpful thoughts — replacing distorted thinking with more balanced thinking. ACT takes a different approach: rather than changing the content of your thoughts, it changes your relationship to them through defusion (learning to observe thoughts rather than being fused with them) and acceptance (making room for difficult feelings rather than fighting them). ACT also places significant emphasis on values clarification and committed action toward what matters most to you.

What conditions does ACT treat?

ACT has a strong evidence base across a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and workplace stress. It is particularly well-suited for people who have already tried to "think their way out" of mental health struggles without lasting success, and for chronic conditions where eliminating distress is not possible but improving quality of life is. ACT is also widely used for general personal growth and resilience building.

What does an ACT session involve?

ACT sessions use a combination of experiential exercises, metaphors, mindfulness practices, and values exploration. Common exercises include defusion techniques (creating distance from unhelpful thoughts, such as noticing "I'm having the thought that..."), acceptance practices (making room for difficult feelings without struggling against them), and values clarification (identifying what matters most and what you want your life to stand for). ACT is experiential rather than lecture-based — the work happens through doing, not just discussing.

How many ACT sessions are typically needed?

ACT is often delivered over 8–16 sessions for specific conditions, though it can be shorter or longer depending on the complexity of the presentation. Many people find ACT principles continue to deepen and benefit them long after formal therapy ends because the approach provides a general framework for living — not just a set of techniques for a specific problem. Between-session practice of ACT skills in daily life is an important part of the process.