
Jennifer Banks
MEd, RCT, RP, CCC
Registered Counselling Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist
- Adults
- Couples
- Virtual, Phone
- Daytime, Evenings, Weekends
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Relationships
- And More!

Anne Dobson
MEd, RCT, CCC
Registered Counselling Therapist
- Adults
- Couples
- Daytime, Evenings
- In-Person, Phone
- Health Issues
- Anxiety
- Low Mood
- And More!

Tracey White
MEd, RCT
Registered Counselling Therapist
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Parents
- Virtual, In-person
- Evenings, Sundays
- Anxiety
- Communication
- Trauma
- AG- Informed Therapist
- And More!

Brennan Poirier
MSW, RSW, B.A.C.S
Registered Social Worker
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Daytime, Evenings, Weekends
- Virtual, In-person, Phone
- Parenting
- Anxiety
- And More!

Laura Dougall
MSc, RCT, CCC
Registered Counselling Therapist
- Teens (13+)
- Adults
- Daytime, Evenings
- Virtual, In-Person, Phone
- Anxiety
- Athletes
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming
- And More!

Marina Firth
MA, RCT-C
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate
- Youth (10+)
- Adults (18+)
- Virtual, In-person, Phone
- Trauma
- And More!

Justin Thornton
MA, RCT-C
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate
- Teens 13+
- Adults
- Offering A Sliding Scale
- Virtual, In-person, Phone
- Trauma
- Health Anxiety
- Neurodivergence/ASD
- And More!

Rachael Mancini
MA, RCT-C
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate
- Teens (12+)
- Adults (18+)
- Children (5+)
- Virtual, In-person, Phone
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
- Trauma
- And More!

Sophia Thistle
MA, RCT-C, CCC
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate
- Teens (13+)
- Adults (18+)
- Virtual, In-person, Phone
- EMDR & CPT
- Women's Health
- Self-Esteem & Body Image
- Indigenous Informed
- And More!

Jennifer Shadbolt
MSc, MEd, RCT-C
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate
- Adults (19+)
- Virtual, In-person
- Women's Mental Health
- PMS, PME, PMDD
- Fertility Challenges
- Medical Termination
- Death & Non-Death Related Losses
- And More!

Tamsyn Brennan
MSW, MBA, RSW
Registered Social Worker
- Teenagers (12+)
- Adults (18+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Daytime
- Virtual, In-person
- Trauma/PTSD
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Teen Issues
- Teen Issues
- Parenting Issues
- And more!
Admin

Sarah Versteeg
Business Manager

Matt Hickey
Administrative Coordinator
As a current university student with experience in administration and frontline mental health work, I am excited to help this growing team continue to thrive. I have a passion for helping others and pride myself on being an approachable, empathetic member of this community. I help the SMB Counselling team in an administrative and supportive role as I continue my education in Psychology.

Darby Haveron
Finance and Human Resources Manager
As the Finance and Human Resources Manager, I play a key role in supporting both the people
and the financial operations that keep SMB thriving. With a background in Human Resources
and Education, I am able to ensure the team feels supported, our processes run smoothly, and
our finances stay on track. I am passionate about fostering a positive and professional
workplace environment so our team can focus on what matters most: Supporting our clients the
best way we can.
SMB COUNSELLING GROUP
How To Get Started
SMB Counselling Group in Nova Scotia offers in-person counselling from our Bedford office or online from anywhere in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
You can book a free phone consultation or appointment online using the buttons below. You can also send us a message or call us and we’ll book you in.
*Please note that some of our therapists cannot be scheduled
online. Please contact us.
(902) 266-3311
