Break Free Counselling Ltd.

Break Free Counselling Ltd. Now Accepting New Clients
✨ Free 15-Minute Consultation ✨
+1 782-400-4430

Counselling can help, and you deserve it. Let’s take the first step together.

05/05/2026

Therapy is a collaborative process where you work with a trained professional to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and confidential space.

Together, you identify goals, build insight, and develop practical tools to support change and well-being. Progress happens at your pace, with guidance, support, and evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.

At Break Free Counselling, we are here to support your growth, healing, and self-understanding.

📞 Call: (782) 400-4430

EMDR is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals process trauma and reduce the emotional impact of distressing ...
05/04/2026

EMDR is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals process trauma and reduce the emotional impact of distressing memories.

Through structured phases and techniques like bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports the brain in reprocessing experiences so they feel less overwhelming over time. It can be effective for trauma, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.

At Break Free Counselling, we offer EMDR as part of a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to healing and growth.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to continue important conversations, reduce stigma, and remind one another ...
05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to continue important conversations, reduce stigma, and remind one another that support is available.

Mental health matters every day, but this month allows us to raise awareness, reach those who may be struggling, and encourage connection and care.

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05/01/2026
Meet the office manager! 🌿Today, we are proud to highlight Maddie, the welcoming presence behind the scenes at Break Fre...
04/30/2026

Meet the office manager! 🌿
Today, we are proud to highlight Maddie, the welcoming presence behind the scenes at Break Free Counselling. As our Office Manager, Maddie is often the first point of contact for clients and plays an essential role in ensuring a smooth, supportive experience from the very first interaction.

Maddie helps coordinate appointments, supports our clinical team, and keeps the day-to-day operations running seamlessly so our therapists can focus on what matters most, supporting you. Her attention to detail, warmth, and organization help create a space where clients feel comfortable and cared for.

Currently completing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology, Maddie is working toward joining the team as a therapist. She is passionate about supporting women, teens, children, and families on their journey toward healing and growth.

Meet the clinician! 🌿Today, we are proud to highlight Chuck Knott, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate at Break F...
04/30/2026

Meet the clinician! 🌿
Today, we are proud to highlight Chuck Knott, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate at Break Free Counselling. Chuck brings a supportive and down-to-earth approach to his work, creating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore challenges, build practical skills, and work toward meaningful change.

Chuck works with individuals and couples, supporting concerns such as anxiety, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, and life transitions. He is especially passionate about supporting neurodiverse clients, including individuals with ADHD, and uses a structured, strengths-based approach that focuses on real-life application and lasting growth.

Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and the Gottman Method, Chuck helps clients strengthen connections, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

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Meet the clinician! 🌿Today, we are proud to highlight Brennah Stairs, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate at Brea...
04/30/2026

Meet the clinician! 🌿
Today, we are proud to highlight Brennah Stairs, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate at Break Free Counselling. Brennah brings a warm and compassionate approach to her work, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, and experience meaningful growth.

With training in EMDR and a range of evidence-based approaches, Brennah works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. She has a special interest in supporting young children through play therapy, helping them express themselves, build confidence, and process experiences in a developmentally supportive way. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed care and focuses on emotional regulation, connection, and lasting change.

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Meet the clinician! 🌿Today, we are proud to highlight Sheri Taylor, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate at Break ...
04/30/2026

Meet the clinician! 🌿
Today, we are proud to highlight Sheri Taylor, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate at Break Free Counselling. Sheri brings a compassionate and experienced presence to her work, creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful transformation.

Sheri works with adults, couples, and adolescents, supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions. Her person-centred, trauma-informed approach focuses on empowerment, healing, and lasting change. In addition to her clinical work, she offers wellness retreats designed to restore balance, connection, and overall well-being.

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Meet the clinician! 🌿Today, we are proud to highlight Jennifer MacDonald, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate at ...
04/30/2026

Meet the clinician! 🌿
Today, we are proud to highlight Jennifer MacDonald, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate at Break Free Counselling. Jennifer brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to her work, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful change.

With training in EMDR and the Gottman Method, Jennifer works with adults and couples to navigate anxiety, trauma, communication difficulties, and life transitions. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practice and focuses on helping clients build insight, resilience, and a deeper connection in their lives and relationships.

At Break Free Counselling, we are proud to have clinicians who combine skill, compassion, and professionalism in the care they provide.

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Meet the clinician! 🌿Today, we are proud to highlight Barbara Jean Kennedy, Registered Counsellor and Director of Break ...
04/30/2026

Meet the clinician! 🌿
Today, we are proud to highlight Barbara Jean Kennedy, Registered Counsellor and Director of Break Free Counselling. With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, Barbara is dedicated to creating a safe and collaborative space where individuals can explore their experiences and move toward meaningful healing.

As an EMDR therapist, she supports adults and veterans in processing trauma, reducing distress, and building resilience. Her work focuses on helping clients reconnect with themselves, strengthen self-understanding, and move forward with greater confidence, connection, and hope.

At Break Free Counselling, leadership is rooted in empathy, professionalism, and a deep commitment to client care.

📞 Call: (782) 400-4430

What is counselling? 🌿Counselling is a safe and confidential space where you can talk openly about your thoughts, feelin...
04/28/2026

What is counselling? 🌿
Counselling is a safe and confidential space where you can talk openly about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
It involves working with a trained professional to better understand challenges, build coping skills, and support personal growth.
Counselling can help with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and overall mental well-being.

📞 Call: (782) 400-4430

Here is a children’s attachment style wheel 🌿This visual can help understand how early relationships shape emotional pat...
04/25/2026

Here is a children’s attachment style wheel 🌿
This visual can help understand how early relationships shape emotional patterns, behaviours, and connections with others.

At Break Free Counselling, we support individuals and families in exploring attachment, building secure connections, and strengthening relationships.

📞 Call: (782) 400-4430

Address

1487 George Street
Sydney, NS
B1P1P2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17824004430

Website

http://breakfreecounselling.ca/

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