Kathleen Dunbar

Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker Candidate
MSW, SWC
(She/Her)

I am here to provide you space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions brought about by grief, anxiety, or depression. I understand you when you tell me, “I should just be able to ‘get over’” heavy feelings and thoughts.

I strongly believe that you can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer you empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where you can express your most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations.

Experience: I am a psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University. I have worked in human services with adults and families for nearly 25 years. I have experience supporting clients with grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. I am a Social Worker Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work.

Client Focus: Individuals

Types of therapy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Alan Wolfelt’s Companioning Philosophy of Grief

Issues: Grief, loss, anxiety, and depression

Grief that is not validated by others, pet loss and grief, workplace burnout, boundaries, communication, lgbtqia2s+ issues, partners and family of transgender individuals

Special quote: “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” (Maya Angelou)

Are you ready to invite me to work with you as you become a stronger and more peaceful you?

Contact me for a free 20 minute consultation.