Looking for counselling?
Have a seat. Let’s talk.
Welcome to the Wellness Couch. Supporting children 7+, teens, adults, and couples through private counselling in Antigonish, NS.
We offer in-person and online therapy, with a warm, down-to-earth approach that makes it easier to show up, be yourself, and navigate the hard stuff.
how we see therapy.
We see therapy as a space to feel understood, supported, and a little less alone.
Hard feelings and difficult experiences are part of being human. Life can be messy, complicated, unexpected, and sometimes just plain hard. That being said, you don’t have to navigate it all on your own. Sometimes, having someone to sit with you through the hard stuff, help you make sense of it, and figure out what comes next can make all the difference.
We want therapy, and your relationship with your therapist, to feel like a place where you can be completely yourself. A place where you feel comfortable being honest, asking questions, laughing, cursing, crying, and talking about the things that might be harder to say out loud anywhere else.
We believe the relationship you have with your therapist matters. We’re here for the experiences that have left you feeling off, stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply not quite like yourself. We offer a judgement-free space to talk openly, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and understand yourself a little better.
Our goal isn’t to make life perfect. It’s to be a safe, supportive place you know you can come back to, time and time again, as life happens.
meet our team.
Our therapists bring different training, experience, and areas of focus to the work they do. And while qualifications matter, we also know that the right therapist can come down to personality, connection, and feeling comfortable with the person sitting across from you.
Browse our team below to learn a little more about each therapist and find someone who feels right for you.
Clinic Co-Owner, Director of Operations
Janelle Pitts (She/Her)
MACP, RCT, CCC.
Not Accepting New Clients
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CLIENT FOCUS: Individuals 18+, Couples
AREAS OF FOCUS: Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, Relationship Conflicts (Friendships, Family & Romantic), Women’s Mental Health, Postpartum Support, Healthcare Workers, University Student Support.
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🍝Foodie | ✨ Whimsical Things | 🐌 Dilly Dallier | 🚴♀️ Spin Enthusiast | 🎤 Pop Music |
📺 Trash TV | 🏒 PWHL & Women’s Sports | ☕️ Coffee Snob | 🥤 Diet Coke & Fountain Pop
Clinic Co-Owner, Director of Clinical Services
Tiffany Hargreaves (She/Her)
M.Ed., RCT-C, CCC.
Not Accepting New Clients
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CLIENT FOCUS: Individuals 18+, couples
AREAS OF FOCUS: Anxiety, depression, Relational Conflict, Intimate Partner Violence, Parenting, Separation and Divorce, Women’s Mental Health, Postpartum support, Holistic health, Mindfulness
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🐻 Mama bear | 🏋️ CrossFit junkie | 🌮 Ultimate foodie | 🏝️ Beach bum | 💦 Waterfall chaser | ✨ In my feels | 📚 Bookworm | ☕️ Coffee lover | 🚙 Weekend adventurer | ☠️ 90s grunge gal | ✈️ Travel lover | 😂 Slightly unhinged perfectionist
Associate Therapist
Shelley Long (She/Her)
DTATI, RCT-C.
Accepting New Clients
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CLIENT FOCUS: Individuals 13+
AREAS OF FOCUS: Art Therapy, Trauma, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Psychedelic Integration, Women’s Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Grief & Loss, Personal & Spiritual Growth
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🌷 Flower grower | ⛺ Festival-goer | 🎨 Watercolour artist | 🪢 Family-oriented | 🫶 Ride-or-die friend | 🎶 Music lover | 🌿 Forager | 🥧 Farm living | 🍄 Harm reductiont
Associate Therapist
Linda MacDougall Penner (She/Her)
M.A., M.Ed., RCT, CCC.
Accepting New Clients
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CLIENT FOCUS: Individuals 6+
AREAS OF FOCUS: Children & Youth, Parenting, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, Couples, Divorce & Separation, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Student Issues, Academic Challenges, Learning Disabilities, Caregiver Compassion Fatigue
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🌿 Nature Lover | 👨👩👧👦 Family First | ☕️ Coffee Lover | 📚 Lifelong Learner | 🧘♀️ Mindfulness Enthusiast | 💕 Connection Matters
Associate Therapist
Caitlin Gallagher Grant (She/Her)
M.Ed., RCT-C, CCC.
Accepting New Clients
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CLIENT FOCUS: Individuals 13-25
AREAS OF FOCUS: Anxiety, Depression, Adolescents & Young Adults, Student Issues, Academic Stress, Identity, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Parenting, Prenatal & Postnatal Support, Family Relationships, Self-Care & Wellbeing
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🔮 Astrology | 👗 Fashion & Personal Style |
🏠 Interior Design | 🧵 Sewing | 💕 Deep Dives | 🐣 New Parent | 🏛️ Romanizer
Practicum Student
Rebecca Lambke (She/Her)
DTATI, RCT-C.
Accepting New Clients
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CLIENT FOCUS: Individuals 13+
AREAS OF FOCUS: Low Cost Counselling Program, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Burnout, Overwhelm, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Student Issues, Young Adults, Personal Growth, Self-Exploration
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☕️ Iced Coffee Always 😴 Nap Enthusiast
🏡 Family First ⚽️ Soccer Gal
📺 Netflix Binger 🎨 Crafty & Creative
✏️ Always Doodling
volunteer with us.
Interested in psychology, counselling, or the mental health field? We offer volunteer opportunities for students looking to build experience, learn more about the field, and get involved behind the scenes at a counselling practice.
While our volunteer opportunities don’t involve providing counselling or working directly with clients, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Depending on your interests and skills, you might help us with:
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Supporting workshops and events
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Writing or contributing to our newsletter
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Creating infographics and marketing materials
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Developing psychoeducational resources
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Reviewing and organizing clinic forms and consent materials
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Helping with other projects that support the day-to-day work of our practice
This can be a great opportunity for students who are exploring graduate school, building their experience, looking for a reference, or simply wanting to learn more about what happens behind the scenes in private practice.
Think you’d be a good fit? Send us your resume and a little bit about what you’re interested in. If it sounds like a good match, we’ll connect with you for a conversation.