Rise Counselling Collective

01/08/2026

💥Save the Date!💥
Join us for a morning of meaningful connections at our next Village on Main Networking Event — hosted by Rise Counselling Collective

📍177 Main Street, Suite 101
📅Wednesday, January 21st
🕣8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Enjoy coffee, conversation, and community as we connect local businesses, share ideas, and build relationships that grow our district.

Everyone is welcome — bring a friend or colleague!

01/03/2026

Starting the year with breathwork and connection 🤍

Our team at Rise gathered for breathwork facilitated by our own Laura Shay. Laura will soon be offering breathwork sessions at our clinic ✨

12/21/2025

✨From our team to you ✨

As the holidays approach, our team at Rise is wishing you gentleness, warmth, and care. The season can bring up a mix of feelings, and all of them are welcome here. Take what you need, go at your own pace, and know support is always available.

11/17/2025

🌅 If you’re looking for support that feels authentic, warm and grounded; this is your sign.

Our therapists at Rise Counselling Collective provide a compassionate, collaborative space to support your goals, personal growth, and healing.

✨ New clients welcome! Reach out to info@risecounsellingcollective.com

11/05/2025

We’re incredibly honoured to win Gold! 🌟
This recognition means so much to our team. Thank you to our amazing community for your support 💛
Congratulations to all other winners who continue to make a difference in our community everyday!

10/10/2025

🌎 World Mental Health Day

Today is a powerful reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and seeking support is a sign of strength.

At Rise Counselling Collective, we are believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, understood and supported. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress or simply navigating life’s challenges, you’re not alone.

Mental health is a universal human right. Let’s continue breaking the stigma, raising awareness and making mental wellbeing accessible for all.

💭 Need someone to talk to? Reach out today at info@risecounsellingcollective.com

10/10/2025

Come check us out during the Village on Village On Main NS scavenger hunt!

4th Annual Village on Main Fall Scavenger Hunt! Join us on Saturday, October 18th from 12:30pm to 4:30pm for an afternoon of exploration during our Fall Scavenger Hunt and enjoy special treats, prizes, and giveaways all afternoon in the Village on Main! How Does it Work?You will START your journey a...

10/02/2025

🌟 We’ve Made It to the Voting Stage! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that Rise Counselling Collective has officially made it to the voting stage for Halifax Community Votes 2025! 🎉

It’s an honor to be recognized among so many amazing local organizations. Your support has helped us get this far and now we need your vote to take it all the way!

🗳️ Voting is now open!

👉 Vote here: https://halifax.communityvotes.com/2025/06
You can find us under 'Healthcare' then the 'Therapy and Counselling' section.

Thank you for helping us continue to provide compassionate and accessible care to the community.

With gratitude,
The Rise Team

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09/11/2025

Whatever stage of life you’re in, we’re here to support you 💛

We offer:
🌱 Child & Teen Therapy
🧍 Individual Sessions
💬 Couples & Family Therapy

Everyone deserves a safe space to talk and heal. You can reach out directly to info@risecounsellingcollective.com

08/19/2025

Meet Dave! Dave is a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate who works with youth, adults, and couples that may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship patterns.

Dave draws from trauma-informed, relational, and evidence-based approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

With a background as a professional musician, Dave brings a unique understanding to the emotional lives of creatives and those feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves.

Dave is welcoming new clients! Reach him directly at dave@risecounsellingcollective.com

08/15/2025

Meet Alison! Alison is an RCT-C who supports children (5+), teens, and adults through life’s many transitions.

She brings a warm, inclusive, and trauma-informed approach to her work, helping clients explore anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and gender identity.

Alison integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Somatic and Compassion-Focused Therapy as well as play-based and nervous system regulation techniques for younger children.

She’s passionate about holding space for creativity, self-discovery, and healing.

Alison is welcoming new clients! Reach her directly at alison@risecounsellingcollective.com

08/13/2025

Meet Lisa! Lisa is a Registered Counselling Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families. She is an advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and works from a feminist and client-centered perspective.

Grounded in empathy and her own lived experience, she blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as creative methods including walk‑and‑talk sessions for a healing journey that meets you where you are.

Growing up by the ocean, Lisa understands how emotions can come in waves and brings a steady, compassionate presence to help you navigate them.

She is currently welcoming new clients! You can get in touch with Lisa directly at lisa@risecounsellingcollective.com