Esinam Counselling Inc.

04/11/2026

🥳💛TODAY: DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH DAY💙🥳

It’s here! We Love Downtown Dartmouth Day is TODAY Saturday, April 11th! This provides a great chance to get downtown and support local.
 
Several businesses are offering deals, promotions, or donations to a charity of their choosing to those who show proof of purchasing from another participating Downtown Dartmouth business on April 11.

Head downtown, support local after a long winter and thank our local merchants for their dedication to our special community!

04/08/2026

We are glad to announce that our group is FULL! Thank you all for sharing this in your communities.

04/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that we are hosting a free group therapy sessions for Arabic-speaking women!

03/31/2026

One modality of therapy we practice is called Accelerated Resolution Therapy. One thing that this therapy can do is treat phobias! Check out Chantal before and after (one day apart) treating her spider phobia!!

Call us for a consultation at 902-252-0595!

03/31/2026

Struggling with imposter syndrome?

03/27/2026

Want to learn more about emotional intelligence?

03/26/2026

We love supporting local! Just got a bunch of doggie treats for my fur babies from Crazy Dog Dehydrated Treats

03/26/2026

Meet Adrian! You can call 902-252-0595 to book a consultation or email us at info@esinamcounselling.ca

03/24/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Alys has immediate availability for new clients in Dartmouth! With a passion for helping children and youth, Alys specializes in child-centered play therapy, creating a safe and supportive environment where young ones can express themselves and navigate their emotions through play.

If you know a family or a child who could benefit from this nurturing approach, please spread the word!

You can have a free consultation by call 902-252-0595 or email at info@esinamcounselling.ca

Providing mental health counselling to individuals all across Nova Scotia and beyond.

03/23/2026

Are you doomscrolling?!

03/14/2026

I’m incredibly honoured and grateful to share that I’ve been nominated for the RBC Women of Influence award.

This nomination means so much to me, not just personally, but because it highlights the importance of supporting people on their mental health journeys. Every conversation, every moment of connection, and every effort to create safer spaces for people to be seen and heard truly matters.

I’m deeply thankful to those who nominated me and to everyone who continues to trust me with their stories. Your courage and vulnerability inspire the work I do every day.

My commitment remains the same: to continue advocating for mental health, supporting others with compassion, and helping create communities where people feel empowered to seek help and prioritize their well-being.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

03/11/2026

NOTICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
Update on Provincial Program Funding

Kwe’ to our community in Kjipuktuk and across Mi’kma’ki.

Over the past day there have been announcements that the Province of Nova Scotia has restored funding to a number of community programs. We want to clarify that the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre programs previously identified as facing reductions remain affected at this time.

The following programs have not had their funding restored:
• Family Resource Program
• Youth Outreach Program
• A Place to Belong Program
• Funding previously received through L’nu Affairs

We are grateful to see support reinstated for organizations and services that are important to many L’nu & Nova Scotians generally. However, our program funding has not been reinstated. Critical preventative supports for Indigenous youth and families — including justice system navigation, family support services, and work that helps address and prevent domestic violence — still remain in question and at risk.

As previously shared, the loss of this funding means we continue to face staff layoffs and reduced service capacity, which places additional strain on the remaining programs and services delivered by the Centre.

We remain committed to advocating for the restoration of these critical supports and will continue to keep our community informed.

Wela’lioq for your continued trust.

In Peace and Friendship -
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre