Christian Counselling Halifax, NS. Find a Christian Therapist Near You.

Struggling with doubt? Wondering why your faith doesn't seem to be enough to hedge against mental health and relationship struggles. As an ordained minister and former pastor, I am very comfortable helping clients navigate the intersections of faith, life, and psychology. It is often difficult for Christians to find a place to be open with their challenges. I provide a non-judgmental and empathetic space aimed at helping you find lasting faith, hope, and love.

I know how difficult it can be to figure out which counsellors in Halifax are able to integrate Christian faith principles into the practice of therapy. It is for this reason that I am transparent about this part of myself; so that other Christians would know that I am a safe person to open up to and that I would understand their perspective. I have been educated and trained in mainstream counselling approaches but have taken ongoing professional development to learn how to integrate faith into evidence based therapy models. Check out my resource page for Christians https://www.restorecounselling.ca/resources-christian

I am theologically trained and have worked extensively with people of many traditions at all levels and types of Christian and other faiths over the years. Whether you are doubting your faith, doubting God, believe you have no faith, or are firmly rooted, I will treat you with respect. But you will find that I ask a lot of existential (or what I like to call "nasty" questions) to help you clarify what you believe and what you are struggling with. ( A nasty question is one that explodes several days later and makes you wonder "just what did he mean by that"). My job as I see it is to challenge you toward growth and often a new understanding of things you thought you knew.

The Bible says that in this life we will face adversity. There are no exemptions for Christians. However, when Christians experience adversity in the form of loss, persecution, rejection, illness etc. they are reminded of their humanity. Pain and heartache can overwhelm to the point that even Christians struggle to understand, forgive, accept, or process their experiences. These experiences often decrease their capacity to access God’s promises. When this happens, meaning and purpose become problematic and Faith is diminished. Counseling provides a safe space to relieve the physical, emotional and mental manifestations of pain and begin a courageous and restorative journey toward peace.