Registered Culturally Diverse Counselling Therapists Serving Halifax and Dartmouth

Therapists of color for Racial Trauma, Sexual Trauma, Couples Counselling & Addiction Recovery

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Esinam Counselling Inc. is a team of skilled Counselling Therapists who deliver services tailored to your personal needs by using client-centered approaches.

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Meet Stacy Darku

I am a Black counsellor who helps people feeling stuck or overwhelmed, with a focus on racial trauma, sexual trauma, PTSD, addiction recovery, domestic violence, and play therapy. Get in touch today to explore whether I am the right fit for you.

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Our Therapists

Stacy | Owner | She/her

Stacy Darku is a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists.  Stacy has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years in different capacities. The essence of her work is to support individuals that are struggling to find themselves and want to heal from their trauma. She specializes in working with individuals that have experienced sexualized trauma, domestic violence, addictions, grief, sexual difficulties, and racial injustice.

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Zarrin | She/her

Zarrin Ghaferi is a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Zarrin has experience working in the field of mental health at private practice, community-based organizations, and in both residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Zarrin offers virtual individual counselling services to adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal issues.She works with diverse populations, and her experience as an immigrant has also helped her to support other newcomers who are struggling with their identity or are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression due to migration and settlement. Zarrin can offer services in both English and Persian/Farsi.

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Samantha | She/her

Samantha is a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. She has over 5 years of experience in the mental health field in various settings. She offers individual counselling to adolescents and adults seeking support with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, stress, the immigrant experience, and issues of identity (race, culture, gender, sexuality).

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Sandi | She/her

Sandi Champion is a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. With a strong background as an educator spanning over a decade, Sandi has developed an understanding of human behavior and the unique challenges individuals face at different stages of life.

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Rashida | She/her

Rashida Symonds is a counselling therapist, educator, and writer. She started her work by connecting with youth in her community, teaching about history, culture, and self awareness. She later expanded her efforts to include working with adults individually and through group empowerment sessions. Rashida has worked as a faculty member at the Nova Scotia Community College and does community outreach through her organization Reach One Collective. Rashida completed a BA in English at Saint Mary’s University, a B.Ed. in secondary education from Mount Saint Vincent University, and an M.Ed. in Counselling through Acadia University. She grew up in Nova Scotia, as a Historic Black Nova Scotian who also has Indigenous ancestry.

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Chantal | She/her

Chantal is a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists & Therapeutic Play Practitioner. Chantal has experience with a variety of different counselling modalities that include Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR); Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART); CBT & traditional talk therapies; as well as play therapy and Theraplay-informed practices. Chantal works with children (aged 2+), youth, adults, siblings, parent-child dyads (from babies to adolescents), & families. She also provides Trauma-Focused CBT to children (5-16 years old), with parents/caregivers’ involvement in the process. Chantal has a passion for play and expressive arts, including sand tray.

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Alys | She/her

Alys is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. Alys earned her M Ed Counselling at Acadia University, and has a Wellness Diploma, MA and BFA. Alys has taken specialized training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Play Therapy, and is available to work with clients 3 yrs and up.

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Adrian | He/him

Adrian is a Registered Counselling Therapist born in Monterrey, Mexico, and immigrated to Canada in 2003 after completing his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Adrian found his home in British Columbia where he supported people with intellectual disabilities and those struggling with mental health issues, as well as volunteering counselling services for non-profit organizations before moving to Nova Scotia to complete his studies in Counselling Psychology.

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Is Counselling Therapy Right For You?

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Wondering if therapy is right for you? You’re not alone. Working with a therapist, or counsellor in a therapeutic relationship gives you an opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour. It can also help you learn new coping skills and techniques to better manage daily stressors and symptoms associated with your diagnosis.

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What Our Clients Say

“Listening to your words of wisdom, of knowledge I must say you helped me grow so much to the woman I am today.”
- Kayla B
“My meeting you at this time in my life was not a coincidence. The universe knew I needed someone strong and caring and smart to help me find myself.”
- Sharon K
“Adrian Cameron is the Best! I have been seeing him for several months now and he is always available. He is very engaging and listens. Very friendly and professional and I am so glad to have his support. Thank You Adrian!”
- R

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