Shifting Minds Counselling Services
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Counselling in Coldbrook & across Nova Scotia

Small shifts. Real change.

I’m Jimmy Rose, a Registered Counselling Therapist in the Annapolis Valley. I offer practical, down-to-earth counselling for teens, adults, couples and families dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship strain and the challenging stretches of life.

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  • RegisteredCounselling Therapist (RCT), Nova Scotia
  • Experienced26 years in the Canadian Armed Forces
  • FlexibleIn person, online, by phone or at home

Serving the Valley

Kentville, New Minas, Coldbrook, Berwick, Wolfville and the rest of Kings County, plus online sessions anywhere in Nova Scotia.

Office
7165 Highway 1, Suite 207
Coldbrook, NS B4R 1A2
Getting started
Call 902-679-2225 or email admin@shiftingminds.ca. The first call is free.
Direct billing
Manulife, Canada Life, Sun Life, GSC, Veterans Affairs Canada, NIHB and more. Fees
Need help now?
Call or text 988, or call the NS Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167

What I help with

You don’t need to have it all figured out

Most people reach out when something has been building for a while. Here’s what I help with most often.

  • AnxietyWorry, stress, panic, and a mind that won’t switch off.
  • DepressionLow mood, low energy, feeling flat or stuck.
  • Grief and lossLosing someone, or something that mattered.
  • TraumaWorking through hard experiences that still weigh on you.
  • RelationshipsConflict, distance, communication and trust.
  • Family stressTension at home and changes in the family.
  • ParentingSupport with the tough parts of raising kids and teens.
  • Life changesJob loss, separation, moving, retirement, new roles.
  • Self-esteemBuilding confidence and getting out of your own way.
  • Substance useStraight, judgement-free support with use and recovery.
  • Child protection and family reunificationSupporting families through Child Protection Services (CPS) involvement and family reunification, with a focus on strengthening parenting skills, promoting stability, and supporting positive outcomes for children and families.

Services

Counselling for individuals, couples and families

Individual Counselling

One-on-one support for young adults, adults and older adults.

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Counselling for Teens

Providing teens with a safe, supportive space to talk openly, explore their feelings, navigate challenges, and develop healthy coping strategies.

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Couples Counselling

Supporting couples in exploring relationship challenges, gaining clarity, and identifying a path forward.

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Family Counselling

Help for families under stress, and practical support for parents.

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Substance Use Assessments

Assessments of alcohol and other substance use. Call or email to ask what’s involved.

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Ways to meet

Whatever works for your schedule

In person

At my office on Highway 1 in Coldbrook.

Online

Secure video sessions from anywhere in Nova Scotia.

By phone

When video isn’t practical, or you’d rather just talk.

Home & community

I can come to you, at home, at school or elsewhere in Kings County. Travel farther out may be possible, case by case.

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Meet Jimmy

Practical. Honest. In your corner.

“Rather than telling you how you should live, I work with you to identify your own goals, strengths, values and direction.”

I’m a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with more than five years of counselling experience and 26 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. My approach is person-centred and practical, drawing from DBT, CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you understand yourself, build coping strategies that work, and move toward meaningful change.

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How I work

Practical tools, no jargon

There’s no one-size-fits-all in counselling. I use well-researched approaches and pick what fits you, your goals and the way you like to work.

  • Person-centredYou set the direction. Counselling is a partnership built around your own goals, strengths and values.
  • CBTCognitive Behavioural Therapy: spotting and changing the thinking patterns that keep you stuck.
  • DBTDialectical Behaviour Therapy: skills for strong emotions, stress and relationships.
  • ACTAcceptance and Commitment Therapy: dealing with hard feelings while moving toward what matters to you.
  • Narrative therapySeparating you from the problem, and changing the story you tell yourself.
  • Solution-focusedBuilding on what already works, with clear, practical next steps.
  • MindfulnessSimple grounding skills to settle the body and clear the head.
  • PsychoeducationUnderstanding what’s going on in your mind and body, so it makes sense.

Getting started

Three simple steps

  1. Get in touch

    Call 902-679-2225 or email admin@shiftingminds.ca, whichever is easier for you.

  2. A free call

    I’ll get back to you, usually within a day. We’ll talk a bit about what’s going on, I’ll answer your questions, and we’ll make sure we’re a good fit.

  3. First session

    We book a time in person, online, by phone or at home, whichever works best.

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The office

Find me in Coldbrook

Shifting Minds Counselling Services7165 Highway 1, Suite 207
Coldbrook, NS B4R 1A2
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Ready to get started?

Call or email to set up your free first call. I usually get back to you within a day.

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