Rory Boutilier
Registered Counselling Therapist, Registered Professional Counsellor
Registered Counselling Therapist, Registered Professional Counsellor
If you are in crisis or having a mental health emergency, please call Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at 902.429.8167 or go to the nearest emergency room.
I am a therapist located in Nova Scotia offering virtual counselling services. I help clients struggling with depression, anxiety, life changes, stress, suicidal thoughts, self-injury, and more.
I have special interests in working with physicians and veterinarians (and allied vet med professionals). If you are a physician in Nova Scotia, check with your EAP provider for coverage.
I use a combination of therapeutic approaches to help you achieve your personal goals and live a healthier life, however the main therapy approach I use is client-centered therapy [link 1, link 2], also called non-directive therapy. I also use aspects of solution-focused [link], acceptance and commitment therapy [link], and psychodynamic therapy [link 1, link 2]). We will work on your personal goals, finding a way forward, and understanding the link between past and present experiences.
To learn more about my therapy approach, visit this page.
Counselling is $110.00 per therapy hour (55 minutes in-session, 5 minutes for notes and file maintenance). You can pay by cash or e-transfer (e-transfer only for virtual clients).
After each appointment you will receive a digital receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. We do not do direct billing.
To learn more about fees, see informed consent.
Everything we talk about is confidential and private*. Without your written consent, I cannot disclose any information about you or your therapy, including to parents, partners, or your employer. There are a few exceptions to confidentiality as required by law, ethical standards, and EAP services (if applicable), which you can read about in the informed consent section.
Email is the best way to contact me: rory.boutilier@live.com.
Office Location
New Dawn Counselling
2 Bluewater Road, Suite 238
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Note: The office address on Google Maps is incorrect. The suite is #238.
Complaints and Discipline Process for Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists
The Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT) recognizes that individuals from marginalized communities are at particular risk of being mistreated by a counsellor. As such, NSCCT requires all Registered Counselling Therapists (RCT) to provide the following links on their website for the public.
The Code of Ethics for the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
The Standards of Practice for the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists Complaints Process and Infographic
These links have been provided based on recommendation C.19 from the Final Report of the Mass Casualty Commission Recommendations.
Complaints and Discipline Process for the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association
The following information has also been provided for the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, which regulates Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) members.
Code of Ethics (Sixth Edition)