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Virtual counselling across Nova Scotia

Come back to yourself.

A thoughtful, honest space to understand what shaped you, reconnect with what matters, and make choices that feel like your own.

You don't need to have the right words before you begin.

01PauseMake room to breathe.02UnderstandSee your story clearly.03ChooseMove forward as yourself.

Maybe this feels familiar

You keep managing.
But something in you is asking for more.

Most of us spend more time replaying the past, bracing for the future, or meeting other people's expectations than living in the present. Over time, it can become hard to hear your own voice.

Therapy offers space to slow down—not to become someone new, but to understand yourself well enough to move forward with intention.

01 Pause02 Understand03 Choose

The Shared Pathways philosophy

You are not broken.
Your story makes sense.

Every behaviour, emotion, and protective strategy developed for a reason. Understanding those reasons creates room for compassion, accountability, and meaningful change.

Our role is not to tell you who to become. It is to ask meaningful questions, help you recognize your strengths and patterns, and support you in building a life that reflects your values, needs, and hopes.

Therapy should fit the person. Not the other way around.

How we can help

Support for life's big changes—and the quiet ones.

We work with adults, couples, and families. Your care is tailored to your experiences, relationships, strengths, and goals.

01Anxiety, stress & overwhelm
02Trauma & difficult experiences
03Relationships & family conflict
04Identity, self-worth & boundaries
05Grief, change & life transitions
06Work, caregiving & competing demands

Meet your therapists

Real conversations.
Thoughtful challenge.

A good therapeutic relationship should feel safe enough for honesty—and strong enough to support real change.

Jennifer PeddleFounder

Registered Counselling Therapist

Jennifer Peddle

Jenn helps people understand themselves with honesty, compassion, and curiosity. Her work centres on identity, relationships, trauma, values, and the choices that create a meaningful life.

Jason WarrenCounsellor in training

Counselling Therapist Student

Jason Warren

Not currently accepting clients

Jason brings experience in education, athletics, and coaching to practical, reflective work that helps people recognize their strengths, build confidence, and move forward with greater clarity.

Begin your journey

Starting can feel like the hardest part.

You can book a full session now, or start with a free 15-minute video consultation to see whether we feel like the right fit.

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Choose how to begin

Book a consultation or select the counselling session you need.

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Meet online

Connect privately by video from wherever you feel comfortable.

3

Find your pathway

Together, we build an approach grounded in your life and goals.

Before you book

A few practical details,
so you know what to expect.

Clear information can make starting counselling feel a little easier. If you still have a question, you are welcome to reach out.

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Session fee

$175 for 50 minutes

Payment is expected before the session begins. A receipt is provided for you to submit to your insurance company.

02

Changes to your appointment

24 hours' notice

Please provide at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

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After booking

Your session link

Once your session is booked, you will receive a reminder with the link you need to attend your virtual session.

For current clients

Use OWL for confidential communication

Please use the secure OWL Client Portal for confidential or clinical messages. Regular email and voicemail should be used only for general scheduling or administrative questions.

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Urgent and crisis support

Shared Pathways does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For suicide crisis support, call or text 988. You can also call the Nova Scotia Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167, available 24/7.

When you're ready

You don't have to figure it all out alone.