Existential Therapists in St John's, NL
I use cognitive behavioural modalities in addition to Motivational, Strengths Based, Solutions Focused, Compassion Focused, Emotionally Focused, Existential, Narrative, and Gestalt therapies; as well as some Polyvagal practices.
I am a practicum student under the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University and have a student membership with the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapy Association. I am completing my practicum with Serenity Counselling and under the supervision of Samantha Corcoran, CCC. I am also a Registered Social Worker in NL. I aim to help clients increase coping skills with a trauma-informed lens who experience depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and clients with diverse life challenges. Payment to Serenity Counselling will be at a reduced fee.
I use cognitive behavioural modalities in addition to Motivational, Strengths Based, Solutions Focused, Compassion Focused, Emotionally Focused, Existential, Narrative, and Gestalt therapies; as well as some Polyvagal practices.
I am a practicum student under the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University and have a student membership with the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapy Association. I am completing my practicum with Serenity Counselling and under the supervision of Samantha Corcoran, CCC. I am also a Registered Social Worker in NL. I aim to help clients increase coping skills with a trauma-informed lens who experience depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and clients with diverse life challenges. Payment to Serenity Counselling will be at a reduced fee.
Joel is passionate about ensuring people feel safe and that their stories are being heard during the therapeutic process. He focuses on techniques that put clients and their unique experiences first. Grounded in Humanistic therapy, his approach is eclectic and includes Cognitive-Behavioural, Existential, Strengths-Based, and Mindfulness-based methods. While Joel continuously expands his knowledge and practice, some of his areas of focus include anxiety, depression, sleep, existential angst and dread, grief and loss, issues in academics, and career uncertainty. He works with adolescents and adults in his practice.
Joel is passionate about ensuring people feel safe and that their stories are being heard during the therapeutic process. He focuses on techniques that put clients and their unique experiences first. Grounded in Humanistic therapy, his approach is eclectic and includes Cognitive-Behavioural, Existential, Strengths-Based, and Mindfulness-based methods. While Joel continuously expands his knowledge and practice, some of his areas of focus include anxiety, depression, sleep, existential angst and dread, grief and loss, issues in academics, and career uncertainty. He works with adolescents and adults in his practice.
A Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) trained in brief solutions-focussed therapy, I also employ an eclectic blend of modalities such as feminist, narrative therapies, multicultural and spiritual ( existential) counselling.
Giving some prior thought about your expectations for counselling is helpful, especially the roles for helper and client and their working alliance, and your goals for the process. It's important to choose a counsellor that best fits you. I see my role as 'on your team', yet not the manager or coach. You are the expert on you. I prefer a ‘level playing field’, so I endeavour to keep things open and transparent as possible. Since I think you already possess skills and strategies to tackle challenges ahead, our work together is about uncovering strengths, strategies and making a game plan together so 'wins' are truly yours.
A Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) trained in brief solutions-focussed therapy, I also employ an eclectic blend of modalities such as feminist, narrative therapies, multicultural and spiritual ( existential) counselling.
Giving some prior thought about your expectations for counselling is helpful, especially the roles for helper and client and their working alliance, and your goals for the process. It's important to choose a counsellor that best fits you. I see my role as 'on your team', yet not the manager or coach. You are the expert on you. I prefer a ‘level playing field’, so I endeavour to keep things open and transparent as possible. Since I think you already possess skills and strategies to tackle challenges ahead, our work together is about uncovering strengths, strategies and making a game plan together so 'wins' are truly yours.
Natelle Murphy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BEng
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B
Now offering zero-cost sessions for the remainder of 2024. As a therapist, I commit to cultivating a nurturing space where you can freely express your authentic self, knowing you will be met with profound compassion and unwavering respect. I believe that you are the expert in your own experience, which means that the therapeutic process is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you want to address painful struggles or find ways to improve your quality of life, I would be deeply honoured to work alongside you to find growth and healing on your own terms.
Now offering zero-cost sessions for the remainder of 2024. As a therapist, I commit to cultivating a nurturing space where you can freely express your authentic self, knowing you will be met with profound compassion and unwavering respect. I believe that you are the expert in your own experience, which means that the therapeutic process is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you want to address painful struggles or find ways to improve your quality of life, I would be deeply honoured to work alongside you to find growth and healing on your own terms.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD. I work with clients to set personal and educational goals, accept anxiety as an important and useful tool, develop positive self-identity and establish meaningful relationships. By implementing positive behavioral changes, developing social skills and/or parenting programs we can work together to improve your relationship with yourself, your family and others. I also have experience providing post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD. I work with clients to set personal and educational goals, accept anxiety as an important and useful tool, develop positive self-identity and establish meaningful relationships. By implementing positive behavioral changes, developing social skills and/or parenting programs we can work together to improve your relationship with yourself, your family and others. I also have experience providing post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions.
Lucid Counselling
Counsellor, BSc, GradD, MA
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Clients that are most likely to flourish under my care are those struggling with emotional regulation, negative self-image, depressed mood especially due to feeling lost or purposeless, anxiety, chronic pain, those going through a major life event or crisis, those seeking 2slgbtqia+ guidance, or those who simply wish to deepen their fulfillment in life. My ability to adapt my approach to the client’s needs or personality has been identified as one of my biggest strengths.
Clients that are most likely to flourish under my care are those struggling with emotional regulation, negative self-image, depressed mood especially due to feeling lost or purposeless, anxiety, chronic pain, those going through a major life event or crisis, those seeking 2slgbtqia+ guidance, or those who simply wish to deepen their fulfillment in life. My ability to adapt my approach to the client’s needs or personality has been identified as one of my biggest strengths.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
It can be very difficult to find a therapist who you might feel can be helpful to you. I like to think of therapy as first and most importantly a relationship. Some might have a sense that things are not as they might hope. We live in a time of loneliness, confusion, separation, conflict and it seems our cultural framework that is meant to hold all of this together is failing. At the heart of what is missing for so many is a place of love and belonging. Or perhaps you’ve lost sight of a sense of meaning in your life? Maybe you’ve received recently some deeply troubling news about your own health or the recent loss of a loved one?
It can be very difficult to find a therapist who you might feel can be helpful to you. I like to think of therapy as first and most importantly a relationship. Some might have a sense that things are not as they might hope. We live in a time of loneliness, confusion, separation, conflict and it seems our cultural framework that is meant to hold all of this together is failing. At the heart of what is missing for so many is a place of love and belonging. Or perhaps you’ve lost sight of a sense of meaning in your life? Maybe you’ve received recently some deeply troubling news about your own health or the recent loss of a loved one?
I am interested in working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, shame and motivation. I feel psychotherapy is a space to reflect on the meaning of your experiences and emotions and use them to guide your actions in life. I see therapy sessions as intense conversations that help clients create a life that integrates past and present experience to inform a way of going forward that feels true, inspiring and achievable.
I am interested in working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, shame and motivation. I feel psychotherapy is a space to reflect on the meaning of your experiences and emotions and use them to guide your actions in life. I see therapy sessions as intense conversations that help clients create a life that integrates past and present experience to inform a way of going forward that feels true, inspiring and achievable.
Hi! I am a counsellor with a deep passion + appreciation of all things body. I enjoy supporting clients in developing and cultivating a more meaningful and peaceful relationship with their own body experience, whatever it may be. My areas of focus include body image, body dysmorphia, body trust, body liberation, body acceptance, body neutrality, eating disorders/disordered eating, shame, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and anything else that the body experiences and holds. My work is rooted in self-compassion; that is the foundation upon which all good and sustainable things are built.
Hi! I am a counsellor with a deep passion + appreciation of all things body. I enjoy supporting clients in developing and cultivating a more meaningful and peaceful relationship with their own body experience, whatever it may be. My areas of focus include body image, body dysmorphia, body trust, body liberation, body acceptance, body neutrality, eating disorders/disordered eating, shame, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and anything else that the body experiences and holds. My work is rooted in self-compassion; that is the foundation upon which all good and sustainable things are built.
Supporting people to thrive in their intimate lives is one of my passions. I am an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and offer counselling services to people struggling with concerns related to sexuality and relationships, as well as those seeking to overcome the impact of past traumatic experiences.
Supporting people to thrive in their intimate lives is one of my passions. I am an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and offer counselling services to people struggling with concerns related to sexuality and relationships, as well as those seeking to overcome the impact of past traumatic experiences.
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Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1B
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced Trauma Trained Clinical Therapist & Naturopath. I am also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Critical to my unique approach is the integration of the Polyvagal Theory, ensuring you “feel safe” and that you are given the proper time and understanding to fully process stressful and traumatic experiences leading to the resolution of these experiences at the nervous system level. Aiding you to attune to yourself and the psychological symptoms of trauma and other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, anger and physical pain.
I am an experienced Trauma Trained Clinical Therapist & Naturopath. I am also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Critical to my unique approach is the integration of the Polyvagal Theory, ensuring you “feel safe” and that you are given the proper time and understanding to fully process stressful and traumatic experiences leading to the resolution of these experiences at the nervous system level. Aiding you to attune to yourself and the psychological symptoms of trauma and other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, anger and physical pain.
If you're feeling lost, exhausted, overwhelmed, trapped in a limiting pattern, or if you're dealing with an experience that you know, or are coming to realize, has been a trauma for you - there is a way to move forward. I help folks develop the insight and skills to act from choice rather than from habit, defense, or survival. Life can be uniquely challenging when you have experiences that are atypical, however that difference shows up. The right support for your mental health is going to be just as unique. I work with people to find a balance that enables them to be in choice and invest themselves towards their goals.
If you're feeling lost, exhausted, overwhelmed, trapped in a limiting pattern, or if you're dealing with an experience that you know, or are coming to realize, has been a trauma for you - there is a way to move forward. I help folks develop the insight and skills to act from choice rather than from habit, defense, or survival. Life can be uniquely challenging when you have experiences that are atypical, however that difference shows up. The right support for your mental health is going to be just as unique. I work with people to find a balance that enables them to be in choice and invest themselves towards their goals.
Catherine Phinney
Counsellor, MA, MACP, RCT, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Waitlist for new clients
One of the consequences of stress is re-experiencing it in the mind and body, leaving us depleted and disconnected from life. Intense reactions can be confusing and distressing. Making sense of our experiences, putting them in perspective, and changing unhelpful ways of thinking, behaving, and coping increases our resilience. I welcome individuals from all walks of life and have a particular interest in survivors of sexual violence and exploitation; first responders, frontline workers, military, veterans and their families; survivors of adverse childhood experiences; workplace stress and life transitions; and older adults.
One of the consequences of stress is re-experiencing it in the mind and body, leaving us depleted and disconnected from life. Intense reactions can be confusing and distressing. Making sense of our experiences, putting them in perspective, and changing unhelpful ways of thinking, behaving, and coping increases our resilience. I welcome individuals from all walks of life and have a particular interest in survivors of sexual violence and exploitation; first responders, frontline workers, military, veterans and their families; survivors of adverse childhood experiences; workplace stress and life transitions; and older adults.
Anyone is welcome regarding my preference for particular clientele. I am open to any kind of mental health distress that you might be experiencing, and I will always do my best to provide the best treatment possible.
Anyone is welcome regarding my preference for particular clientele. I am open to any kind of mental health distress that you might be experiencing, and I will always do my best to provide the best treatment possible.
Stacey McDonald
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1C (Online Only)
Are you struggling to figure out who you are after a major life transition, diagnosis, or milestone? No one teaches us how difficult the question "Who am I?" can really be, especially when we're into adulthood and feel like we should already know the answers! The fact is, it's so easy to get caught up in this fast-paced life of work, family, and responsibilities and leave little time for ourselves and learning who we are in the many phases of life. Sometimes we just need a little extra support. I'm currently accepting new clients with little to no wait time.
Are you struggling to figure out who you are after a major life transition, diagnosis, or milestone? No one teaches us how difficult the question "Who am I?" can really be, especially when we're into adulthood and feel like we should already know the answers! The fact is, it's so easy to get caught up in this fast-paced life of work, family, and responsibilities and leave little time for ourselves and learning who we are in the many phases of life. Sometimes we just need a little extra support. I'm currently accepting new clients with little to no wait time.
Noelle Hansen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA, DMD
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A (Online Only)
For many years, the people who have ended up in Noelle's care are folks who have been harmed by the healthcare and educational systems. Invalidation, medical gaslighting, lack of services, long wait times, it can all add up to a pretty brutal experience where you are left feeling like no one understands or cares. Life can be a jerk to those of us who feel "different" due to pain, health issues, neurodivergence, etc. If this has been your experience, you need the right kind of support.
For many years, the people who have ended up in Noelle's care are folks who have been harmed by the healthcare and educational systems. Invalidation, medical gaslighting, lack of services, long wait times, it can all add up to a pretty brutal experience where you are left feeling like no one understands or cares. Life can be a jerk to those of us who feel "different" due to pain, health issues, neurodivergence, etc. If this has been your experience, you need the right kind of support.
I work from a person-centered lens, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance and offering an empathetic ear; pointing out where you may not be living congruently between who you are and who you want to be, gently encouraging change or self acceptance. With me you will find a therapist whose style is gently challenging, balanced with a sense of humor, patience, and non-judgmental understanding.
I work from a person-centered lens, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance and offering an empathetic ear; pointing out where you may not be living congruently between who you are and who you want to be, gently encouraging change or self acceptance. With me you will find a therapist whose style is gently challenging, balanced with a sense of humor, patience, and non-judgmental understanding.
It feels like you've tried everything and nothing has been good enough. You feel lost and overwhelmed trying to navigate the challenges, stresses, and obstacles that keep showing up. You dream of living a life you feel good about, where you can manage life's hardships with confidence and resilience. You want your life to be meaningful and fulfilling. You know you need to make changes in your life to get there, but you aren't sure what needs to change or how to start. Choosing a therapist to help you figure it out and guide you in living the life you want is a big step. I'm here to help you, guide you, and support you.
It feels like you've tried everything and nothing has been good enough. You feel lost and overwhelmed trying to navigate the challenges, stresses, and obstacles that keep showing up. You dream of living a life you feel good about, where you can manage life's hardships with confidence and resilience. You want your life to be meaningful and fulfilling. You know you need to make changes in your life to get there, but you aren't sure what needs to change or how to start. Choosing a therapist to help you figure it out and guide you in living the life you want is a big step. I'm here to help you, guide you, and support you.
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Amber Miller
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Paradise, NL A1L (Online Only)
Mental health is never static; it ebbs and flows with the unique realities of our lives through experiences of joy, trauma, growth, loss, relationships and everyday stress. Understandably, some of those moments' impacts will leave us bruised, lost or broken. The concept of becoming overwhelmed by one’s thoughts, feelings, or bodily existence can create a sense of chaos and hopelessness; a future that you, the individual daring enough to be in this moment, have determined is but a moment of your journey, not your story. Therefore, I offer a space where you can experience safety in exploration and guidance in the recovery of self.
Mental health is never static; it ebbs and flows with the unique realities of our lives through experiences of joy, trauma, growth, loss, relationships and everyday stress. Understandably, some of those moments' impacts will leave us bruised, lost or broken. The concept of becoming overwhelmed by one’s thoughts, feelings, or bodily existence can create a sense of chaos and hopelessness; a future that you, the individual daring enough to be in this moment, have determined is but a moment of your journey, not your story. Therefore, I offer a space where you can experience safety in exploration and guidance in the recovery of self.
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How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.