About Neal Henderson – Counselling in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Neal Henderson believes that people are doing the best they can with the resources they have. His goal is to provide additional skills and tools to help individuals manage life’s challenges more effectively. Neal practices a client-centered approach called “leading from behind,” recognizing that each client is the expert in their own life.
With over 30 years of experience in human services, Neal has worked across both public and private sectors, including:
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Adult rehabilitation programs
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Small options homes for children, youth, and adults
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Halifax Regional School Board as an Educational Program Assistant and Student Support Worker
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Foster care through the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services
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Adolescent secure care facilities with the Department of Community Services
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IWK Health Centre Mental Health & Addictions programs
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Adult Education programs as an instructor in child and youth studies
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Nova Scotia Health Mental Health & Addictions services
Neal is a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT), and a registered Social Worker with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
He uses a holistic counselling approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s needs. Neal is trained in:
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Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Structured Relapse Prevention (SRP)
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Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Neal has supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal challenges, adjustment issues, distress tolerance difficulties, and other mental health and addictions concerns. He is especially passionate about group counselling, having facilitated psychoeducational, depression, family-focused, DBT, and SRP skills groups.
Whether you are seeking individual counselling in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, or group therapy for mental health or addictions, Neal Henderson provides a safe, supportive, and skill-focused environment to help you create balance in your life.
