Archway Counselling Association

Archway Counselling Association Archway Counselling Association is a professional counselling agency located in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. We also offer workshops and seminars.

Archway Counselling Association provides individual, couples and family counselling for adults, youth and children with registered therapists. These services are based on an integrated foundation of professional competence and Christian principles. We have offices in Truro, New Glasgow and Lower Sackville. We are professionals helping you overcome life's challenges. Our youth division, Slate Youth Centre, seeks to "Empower Teens for Life" with innovative learning, trained mentors, and a teen drop-in centre. Slate is a vital resource for youth in our community. Relax/Recharge/Relate.

Get stepping. Are your relationships feeling stuck? It might be time for a check-in. What glasses or filters are you see...
04/01/2026

Get stepping. Are your relationships feeling stuck? It might be time for a check-in. What glasses or filters are you seeing them through?

Beliefs like "If they cared, they'd know what I need" can subtly shape how we respond without realizing it.

Relationships aren't static; they're more like a river, always moving and reshaping. Trouble arises when rigid rules take over, like "I should never have to ask for help" or "Disagreement means something's wrong." These can keep us stuck instead of growing.

What's one small shift you could try today? Even a small change can loosen the dam and help the river flow again.

Be patient with yourself; every step forward counts.

Email: info@archwaycounselling.ca
Call: (902) 893-3991

Sometimes it can be surprising to notice the ways we move toward others…or the ways we pull back.These patterns didn’t c...
03/30/2026

Sometimes it can be surprising to notice the ways we move toward others…or the ways we pull back.

These patterns didn’t come out of nowhere.

They were shaped over time by experiences that taught us what connection felt like, or what it didn’t.

With awareness, we can begin to understand these responses with more kindness.

And with new experiences of safety and support, change can become possible.

As you reflect on your relationships, do you notice yourself moving toward connection, stepping back from it, or experiencing both at different times?

Email: info@archwaycounselling.ca
Call: (902) 893-3991

Not all time alone is the same.Sometimes we need space to reset, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. Other times, we ...
03/27/2026

Not all time alone is the same.

Sometimes we need space to reset, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. Other times, we really need connection with others.

Learning the difference can help us respond to ourselves with more clarity and care.

What does your system need right now? More connection with people, or space to reconnect with yourself?

Our bodies often let us know when we’ve been carrying too much for too long—through fatigue, tension, restlessness, or f...
03/25/2026

Our bodies often let us know when we’ve been carrying too much for too long—through fatigue, tension, restlessness, or feeling stretched thin.

What has your body has been trying to tell you lately? Is it time to unplug?

Email: info@archwaycounselling.ca
Call: (902)893-3991

Some problems feel urgent because they matter to us—not because they must be solved all at once.Growth rarely happens in...
03/23/2026

Some problems feel urgent because they matter to us—not because they must be solved all at once.

Growth rarely happens in one clear step. It unfolds slowly, through small shifts, new understanding, and moments of support along the way.

It’s okay if today is just one step.
It’s okay if today is a pause.

You don’t need to solve everything today.

What’s one small thing you’re allowing yourself to take slowly right now?

Email: info@archwaycounselling.ca
Call: (902)893-3991

Feeling anxious? Maybe it's connection you need. We are wired to need people.Send a text, chat with the café barista, o...
03/20/2026

Feeling anxious? Maybe it's connection you need. We are wired to need people.

Send a text, chat with the café barista, or check in with a friend. Small amounts of connection matter more than we think!

Need extra support?
Email: info@archwaycounselling.ca
Call: (902) 893-3991

Life needs connection. "Safety is not the absence of threat, but the presence of connection"-Gabor MateOur nervous syste...
03/18/2026

Life needs connection. "Safety is not the absence of threat, but the presence of connection"-Gabor Mate

Our nervous systems are wired for relationship.

When we feel seen, understood, and supported, our bodies naturally begin to settle.

Connection can look like:
• A conversation with someone who listens
• A friend who sits with you in a hard moment
• A community that reminds you that you belong

Sometimes safety isn’t about feeling comfortable but about not facing difficult challenges alone.

Who helps you feel connected today?

Need someone to talk to?

Call (902)893-3991 or email info@archwaycounselling.ca.
We have multiple therapists who can walk with you on your journey toward connecting.

“May today bring a little more ease, a little more laughter, and a little more kindness—especially toward yourself… no p...
03/17/2026

“May today bring a little more ease, a little more laughter, and a little more kindness—especially toward yourself… no perfection required. 🍀”

Social connection boosts mental health. It's like a vitamin, take it daily to combat loneliness. Grab a walk or a coffe...
03/13/2026

Social connection boosts mental health. It's like a vitamin, take it daily to combat loneliness. Grab a walk or a coffee with a side of friend!😁

Church Mental Health Summit, Truro Edition! Coming June 11th & 12th, 2026! We are anticipating an incredible event and...
03/11/2026

Church Mental Health Summit, Truro Edition! Coming June 11th & 12th, 2026!

We are anticipating an incredible event and are excited to have Daniel Whitehead from Sanctuary joining us both days as the plenary speaker.

Want to know more about Daniel?

Watch a short interview with Daniel on 100 Huntley Street.

More Details TBA

https://youtu.be/ixi-mQ-pKX0

Join us this week on Wednesday, March 11 for The Well!We invite Church leaders to refuel & refresh, network, and for bre...
03/09/2026

Join us this week on Wednesday, March 11 for The Well!

We invite Church leaders to refuel & refresh, network, and for breakfast at 8:30am at Archway (883 Prince Street, Truro)! ☕️📖

Hope to see you there!

Happy !We recognize that every woman's journey is different. Today, we highlight the strength it takes to meet both inv...
03/08/2026

Happy !

We recognize that every woman's journey is different. Today, we highlight the strength it takes to meet both invisible and visible challenges. You deserve to be seen, heard and supported in all of your experiences.

Address

883 Prince Street
Truro, NS
B2N1H2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19028933991

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