- Accepting New Clients: YES
- Languages: English
- Availability: Days & Evenings
- Format: Virtual & In-Person
- Population: Youth 14+ & Adults
Meet Dianne Horsburgh
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate
MACP, Bsc, RCT – C
(She/Her/Hers)
People can become overwhelmed by difficult life experiences, past trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges and the pressures of everyday life. These experiences can affect emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, relationships and our ability to move forward. Sometimes people feel stuck, disconnected from themselves or unsure of how to make meaningful changes.
I strive to create a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental therapeutic space where individuals feel heard, understood and accepted. Through a collaborative, trauma-informed and individualised approach, I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities to help clients explore their experiences, understand patterns, develop coping strategies and reconnect with their strengths. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change, and that therapy should always move at a pace that feels right for the individual.
Areas of Focus
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety & Depression
- Emotional Regulation
- Anger Management
- Stress & Burnout
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Difficulties
- Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence
- Attachment Difficulties
- Neurodiversity & Emotional Wellbeing
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Coping Skills & Resilience
Therapy Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Gestalt-Informed Approaches
Experience and Training
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- 14 years of experience working with the Department of Opportunities and Social Development, supporting youth and adolescents with complex emotional, behavioural and trauma-related needs.
More Than Just My Work
Outside of counselling, I value spending time with my family and dogs, enjoying the outdoors and finding opportunities to connect with nature. Having moved from Scotland to Nova Scotia, I appreciate the importance of connection, belonging and creating a sense of home. I enjoy learning, personal growth and continuing to develop both personally and professionally.