Welcome to Keystone Counselling

Hello! I'm glad you are here! My name is Samantha Stone and I am a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT). I worked in the public health care field for nearly 10 years, and I am extremely grateful to be starting this new chapter.  I am originally from Newfoundland but I have lived in Nova Scotia for 15 years. If I am not in the office, you can find me spending time with my family and friends, travelling, or watching cooking shows.

Educational Background and Professional Training

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dalhousie University and an Advanced Diploma in Behavioural Interventions from NSCC.  This led to me working in healthcare, with pre-schoolers, as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Being able to connect with children, their families, and early childhood educators was an absolute honour.

Since this, I have completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree from Yorkville University. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where we can collaboratively work together to gain clarity, insight, healing, and change. I use an integrative approach, through a trauma informed lens, to help ensure that I am able to suit the unique needs of each individual. I also recognize how important relationships are to our overall wellbeing, and have completed training to help couples come together to enhance conflict related communication, focus on building a friendship, and uncover shared meaning in the relationship. 

Additional In-Progress Training:

- Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2

- Grief Counselling and Treatment Certification Training

I am currently accepting new clients.

$165/50-60 Minute Session

Insurance

Services are covered by many private insurance companies, including but not limited to:

Blue Cross Medavie (direct billing available for certain plans) 

Desjardins

Green Shield 

Great West Life

Telus Health/ Canada Life

Sunlife 

Manulife

It is highly recommended that you contact your insurance provider to determine if therapy services are covered, and if they are, how much coverage you have. 

Many plans will require you to pay for the therapy session and then submit the receipt for reimbursement. Counselling fees are considered to be medical related expenses, and may be claimed on your income tax.

Cancellation Policy:

We require a 24 hour notice for cancellations. Late cancellations and no-shows may be charged the full fee for the session. Please note that insurance providers and third party payers do not cover no-shows or cancellations.