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I'm Donna Koziel, a registered counselling therapist specially training in trauma recovery. I currently hold a Clinical Therapist position with Nova Scotia Health Authority: Adult Mental Health & Addiction.

With twenty years working in Health Care, I have had the opportunity to deliver a variety of therapeutic and emergency-based mental health services to adults, youths, and families.

With me you’ll find a compassionate and holistic approach to individual therapy. I take an understanding, collaborative, and direct approach toward helping to uncover inner strengths, skills, and focus on your desire to overcome life’s biggest challenges.

Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!

My Credentials

EDUCATION

Master of Arts Counselling Psychology (Online), Yorkville University, NB

Master’s Case Presentation: Counselling a woman with bingeing behaviour - Case Report

Bachelor of Social Work, Dalhousie University, NS

Master of Arts Human Ecology, Mount Saint Vincent University, NS

Thesis: The effects of structural changes on female caregivers’ levels of filial obligation

Bachelor of Arts (Honours Degree), University of Cape Breton, NS

Thesis: An in-depth look at the dairy industry’s persuasive media-message strategies

ADVANCED TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NARM Training Institute, NARM Therapist, Post-Master Intermediate Levels,

CA, USA

Somatic Experiencing, Ottawa/Halifax

EMDR Therapy Training, Halifax

Understanding & Working with Sexually Exploited Youth, Halifax

Logosynthesis Practitioner Training, Halifax

Introduction to Sexual Exploitation, YWCA

Crisis Prevention Institute, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program, Halifax

Emergency First Aid CPR Level A, St. John Ambulance, Port Hawkesbury

MEMBERSHIPS

Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Prior Department of Community Services (2006 - 2020):

• Working Well District Action Committee
• Drug Testing Development Team Member
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Committee
• OH&S
• Interagency Committee on Violence