alison fahie
counselling
therapy.
Alison Fahie, RCT-C
Using a holistic, person-centred, and compassionate approach, I am committed to helping you overcome obstacles in life and develop deeper levels of self-curiosity and self-acceptance.
I am now taking on new clients!
“We don't have to do all of it alone.
We were never meant to.”
I’m here to support you.
- Brene Brown
About Me
Hi there! I'm Alison Fahie, soon to be a Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate). I’m proudly Manitoba-born, from a small northern town called Flin Flon but I was lucky to wind up on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, now residing in HRM.
In 2017, I graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology before I spent time teaching English in China to children in an after school tutoring program. Since then I’ve completed Yorkville University’s Masters in Counselling Psychology program including a 400+ hour clinical practicum.
Services
Individual Counselling
(In person or Virtual)
Child & Youth Counselling
Walk & Talk
(Coming Soon)
Counselling Therapy:
Areas of Focus
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2
Play therapy
Neurodivergence
3
Trauma Recovery
4
Gender Identity & Sexuality
5
Big life changes
6
Anxiety & Depression
7
Nervous System Dysregulation
8
Creative or Spiritual Well-being
My approach is from a polyvagal-informed, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based perspective but we will work collaboratively to use the most effective modalities for you.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.”
Carl Rogers
How to Connect
Alison Fahie
alisonfahiecounselling@gmail.com
Via Telehealth (Virtual) or in person in Dartmouth.
Photography by Emily Kristensen (@em.kristensen)
What to Expect from Talk Therapy
As your therapist, my intention is to give you that opportunity and a way to connect in a deeper way to yourself and your values.
I see my role as co-collaborating with you to create a safe and therapeutic relationship where your experiences can be held and witnessed by someone who is holding you in the highest respect and the most compassion.
Above all therapeutic modalities, I believe it’s the therapeutic alliance between client and therapist that can be the most healing experience.
Sometimes, therapy is less about the answers to the questions and more about exploring the questions themselvses.
Not sure where to start with therapy? That’s OK. I can support you by listening for areas to explore. My aim is to allow you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
Therapy will look differently for everyone and above all, I invite you to show up just as you are.
If you’re new to therapy or didn’t have a great past experience with it, starting therapy can be overwhelming and I commend you for your bravery in seeking therapy.
Therapy takes many shapes. It’s a safe space to show up authentically, to express yourself, to reflect, and to grow.
If you’re curious about therapy with me, reach out here!
Crisis Resources
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8
Free 24/7 for calls and texts
CAMH: 1-800-463-2338
A broad range of clinical services for mental health and substance use
Wellness Together Canada
Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741
Mental health and substance use support and resources
https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-ca/
Trans LifeLine: 1-877-330-6366
A trans-led organization connecting trans people to the community, support and resources
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 626262
Online Chat: https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat
Available to young Canadians ages 5-29 seeking 24/7 confidential and anonymous care with professional counsellors.
Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Online chat: https://hopeforwellness.ca
Counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576089519527/1576089566478
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Free Offerings for Self-Discovery
I acknowledge I am located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, a territory covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship”. I acknowledge that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies, and contributions have enriched the part of Mi’kma’ki now known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
As a settler living and offering services in Mi’kma’ki territory, I strive to position myself as an ally in the process of reconciliation.
alison fahie
counselling
therapy.