Hi, I'm Marylouise. I'm glad you're here.
Reaching out can be the hardest part. Before you ever pick up the phone, I want you to have a sense of who you'd be talking to, because the right fit matters more than anything else.
A psychotherapist first, and a real person too.
I became a psychotherapist because I believe people are far more capable than they feel in their hardest moments. Over the years I've sat with people through anxiety, burnout, grief, big life changes, and the quiet weight of just not feeling like themselves, and I've watched them find their footing again.
I live and work in Pictou County NS. I have 34 yrs experience in the counselling field and have a Masters Degree in Education with a focus in Counselling Therapy. I am registered with both the NS College of Counselling Therapy and with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
I provide counselling services both in person, on the phone and virtual in a confidential secure environment. I would like to introduce walk and talk therapy in nature for those who are interested.
My goal is to move at your pace and provide you with a service where you feel heard and understood with compassion and skill.
I will also provide a sliding scale rate for those who need it.
Warm, collaborative, and never
clinical.
We work together
You're the expert on your own life. I'm here to walk alongside you, not to hand down answers, but to help you find your own.
Built on your strengths
I'll help you notice the resilience you already have, and build on it, rather than dwelling only on what feels broken.
Plain, honest language
No jargon, no diagnosing-at-you. Just real conversation, at a pace that feels manageable for you.
A few details about my practice.
Psychotherapist
Practising in accordance with my governing body's standards and ethics.
Adults & teens
I work with adults, and with teenagers, across a wide range of life experiences.
LGBTQ+ affirming
A safe, welcoming space for clients of all identities and relationships.
Virtual
Virtual sessions across Canada.
Walk-and-talk therapy
Seasonal sessions in nature — therapy that moves with you, weather permitting.
Always growing
Continuing to expand my training — including EMDR — to better support clients.
The things people often
wonder.
Do I need a referral to book?
No referral is needed. You can reach out directly by phone, text, or the contact form, and we’ll take it from there together.