About Our Practice and Values
The Wellness Couch is a private counselling practice located in Antigonish, offering support to couples, adults, and teens (12+). Our team of registered and licensed professionals is approachable, grounded, and deeply passionate about the work we do.
As a small, locally rooted practice, we prioritize connection. When you reach out, you’ll be connecting directly with a member of our team. We prioritize timely responses and ensure every inquiry is met with care and attention.
Our space is private, calm, and intentionally designed to help you feel at ease. We offer a range of counselling approaches, and no matter what brings you in, you’ll be met with kindness, curiosity, and respect.
Take a look at our team below. We’re glad you found us.

Clinic Director
Janelle Marchand
MACP, RCT, CCC
Appointment Type:
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Individual Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Walk & Talk Outdoor Therapy
Areas of Focus:
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Anxiety & Depression
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Trauma
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Burnout
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Grief, loss, and life transition
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Relationship & Marital Issues
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Divorce & Separation Support
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General Wellness Support
Areas of Interest:
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Supporting Students and Academics
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Coping with Anxiety and Depression
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Women's Wellness
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Divorce & Breakups
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Supporting Healthcare Workers, Nurses & Emergency Responders
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Relationships Issues
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Agriculture and Fishing Industries
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Post Partum Support

Associate Therapist
Shelley Long
DTATI, RCT-C
Appointment Type:
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Individual Therapy
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Walk & Talk Therapy
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Art Therapy
Areas of Focus:
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Trauma and PTSD
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Anxiety & Depression
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Grief, loss, and life transitions
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Neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD)
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Coping with physical health conditions
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Spirituality
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Relationship conflicts
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Areas of Interest:
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Life Transitions
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Women’s Mental Health
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Coping with Anxiety and Depression
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Seniors Facing Isolation & Loneliness
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Personal Growth through Wellness Retreats
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Mindfulness & Somatic Healing
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Supporting Highly Sensitive People, Empaths & Creatives
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Psychedelic Integration & Harm Reduction

Associate Therapist
Tiffany Hargreaves
M.Ed, RCT-C, CCC
Appointment Type:
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Individual Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Walk and Talk Outdoor Therapy
Areas of Focus:
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Anxiety & Depression
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Divorce & Separation Support
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Family Therapy
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Co-parenting & Parenting
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Stress & Anger management
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Trauma
Areas of Interest:
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Divorce & Separation Support
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Betrayal & Trust Issues
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Family violence
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Communication & Conflict Resolution
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Adolescent & Parent Counselling
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Assertiveness & Boundaries
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Mind-Body Connection








