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We are excited to announce the addition of Orton Gillingham (OG) Tutoring Services, offered by Judy Cornelius and Gillian Mcnab.
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Spirit.
The part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.
We seek to heal and honour your spirit.
Welcome to Spirit Psychological
Your wellness and healing - and the ability within you to achieve it - is our focus.
Our Mission
At Spirit, we believe that life is a pathway.
That pathway holds growth, struggle and a desire to live authentically, joyfully, and intentionally - through all stages of life.
Our practice is compassionate & collaborative, and focuses on you.
Whether you require us for a psycho-educational or career assessment, autism pre-screening, support strategies for your child/adolescent, encouragement for your family or for a couple, or help as a newcomer settling into Canada, our mission is to tap into your natural resilience and ability to grow.
Providing you with a safe space to relax
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![Counselling room, serenely decorated with two cream chairs, blue blanket, rug.]()
Counselling room at Spirit Psychological
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![Counselling room with brown couch, soft rug, chair and pillows.]()
Counselling room at Spirit Psychological
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![Assessment room with adjustable table, adjustable chair or wobble chair, and bookcase.]()
Assessment room with adjustable table
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![Child-friendly room with soft chairs, brightly coloured rung and floor cushions, soft toys.]()
Children's therapy room at Spirit Psychological
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![Waiting room at Spirit Psychological with cream coloured chairs, hardwood floor, wall decal with logo, reception counter.]()
Waiting room at Spirit Psychological
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![Family friendly counselling room with cream coloured couch, stuffed toys, soft rug, fireplace and abstract art]()
Family friendly counselling room at Spirit Psychological
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![Glass entrance door to Spirit Psychological with logo decal of tree in turquoise and blues, and blue chair.]()
Entrance door to Spirit Psychological
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![Waiting room at Spirit Psychological with cream chairs, wood floor, plants, shiny logo wall decal, and shelf with books and toys.]()
Waiting room at Spirit Psychological
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![Counselling room at Spirit Psychological with cream chair, brown couch, green soft rug, abstract art on the wall, white desk and chair.]()
Counselling room at Spirit Psychological
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![Hallway at Spirit Psychological with wood floor, green wall, and abstract art in green and blue]()
Hallway at Spirit Psychological
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![Coat hooks and colourful wall art with words of affirmation like, 'be thankful', 'be you', be kind']()
Hallway at Spirit Psychological
As a team that works with all ages, we know that when a client feels safe and comfortable, healing begins.
Our spaces are not clinical but therapeutic, designed for you to come in and curl up on a couch, grab a blanket or sit by the warm ‘fireplace’ - feels like home.
The atmosphere is family-friendly with toys and activities to occupy young clients, and free WiFi. Relaxation is paramount at Spirit and yes, we consider a child/teen wearing cozy pyjamas with breakfast in hand perfectly acceptable for an assessment or counselling session with us!
For clients who find animals helpful in healing, our Therapy Dogs, Maggie and Karma, can be present upon request during appointments with Anita (Maggie) or Melanie (Karma).
Our office has free parking available and is close to shopping and food amenities. If you wish to stay on-site during your loved one’s appointment, please let us know and we will make sure there is space in our waiting room for you to surf the Web, set up a laptop or read that book you’ve been carrying around.
In-person, phone and video session options
Our clinic is located at 16 Titus Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Can’t make it into the clinic? No worries - we’ve got you covered with our secure tele-therapy system.
During the Covid-19 restrictions, our team helped many clients through on-line and phone counselling sessions. Assessments can even be started remotely by doing intakes and clinical interviewing prior to the in-person appointments.
We like this way of reaching our clients so much, we will continue to offer these options in the future.
We subscribe to Owl Practice, a Canadian Psychological Association approved privacy compliant service, allowing for safe, secure, private video sessions with us. It is the only fully compliant PHI and College mental health solution in Canada. For more info on Owl Practice, see here.
Our Services
Therapy & Counselling
Trauma Integration & EMDR
EMDR for Children & Teens
Couples Therapy & EFT
Family Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Educational Assessments
University Assessments
Career Counselling
Autism Pre-Screening
Behaviour Intervention
Social Skills & Emotional Regulation
ADHD Assessment & Coaching
Speech & Language
Newcomer Counselling & Trauma Support
Consultation & Advocacy
Testimonials
“Anita was able to accomplish what I was never able to experience with other therapists. She quickly, during my very first appointment, was able to really see me and piece together complex elements of my past and present, and give me hope for our future sessions, and my own future. She gives me relevant homework and asks the best questions. She creates a very safe and comfortable space and is professional while obtaining relatability. I recommend her over and over when I hear people say they have trouble finding the right fit in a therapist.”
— A.C., Spirit Client
“A warm and welcoming place. You feel like you're at home. It's a very calming environment which was perfect for our son who has anxiety. We were treated like family and we never got anything less but the best. Beautiful experience.”
— M.S., Spirit Client
