Practical, compassionate counselling for individuals, men, couples and families navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, life transitions and emotional overwhelm.
In-person counselling in Dartmouth • Secure virtual counselling across Nova Scotia and most Canadian provinces and territories
You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out
- Sometimes you know something isn't working, but you're not sure what needs to change.
- Maybe you're stressed at work and taking it home with you.
- Maybe your relationship isn't where you want it to be.
- Maybe you're carrying more than you're letting anyone see.
- Maybe you've reached a point where you know you can't keep doing things the same way.
- Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
- At Creating Your Balance Counselling Therapy, we provide a supportive, practical and collaborative space to help you understand what's happening, identify what matters to you, and find meaningful ways forward.
What's Tipping Your Balance?
You might be here because...
- You're stressed at work and taking it out on the people you love.
- You can't seem to turn your mind off.
- Work is taking over your life.
- You're feeling overwhelmed or burned out.
- Your relationship isn't where you want it to be.
- You're struggling with fatherhood or parenting.
- You're carrying everything on your own.
- You're feeling irritable, frustrated or emotionally shut down.
- You don't feel like yourself anymore.
- You know something needs to change, but you're not sure where to start.
You don't need to wait until things become unbearable before reaching out.
How We Can Help
Men's Mental Health
A practical, respectful space for men navigating stress, anger, relationships, identity, fatherhood, emotional overwhelm and major life transitions.
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Individual Counselling
Support for anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, emotional regulation, life changes and the challenges that can come with simply trying to keep everything together.
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Couples Counselling
A space to slow things down, understand patterns, improve communication and work toward a healthier relationship.
Family Counselling
Support for families experiencing conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns or significant changes.
Anxiety & Stress
Practical strategies for managing worry, overthinking, stress, emotional overwhelm and the feeling that you can't switch off.
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Depression & Mood
A supportive space to explore low mood, disconnection, motivation, emotional exhaustion and feeling unlike yourself.
Professional Coaching
Goal-focused, non-therapeutic coaching for people seeking clarity, direction, accountability or support through personal and professional transitions.
Meet Your Counsellors
Neal Henderson
MEd (CCC/RCT), BSW (RSW), BA | Founder & Primary Practitioner
With more than 30 years of experience across mental health, addictions, rehabilitation, youth and family services, Neal brings a practical, collaborative approach to counselling.
He is particularly passionate about men's mental health and creating a space where men can talk openly without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.
Neal works with individuals, couples and families experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, anger, relationship challenges, addiction and major life transitions.
Greg Rozon
BSc, MEd (Counselling), RCT-C | Associate Counsellor
Greg brings more than 20 years of experience supporting youth and adults through life transitions and complex personal circumstances.
His approach is client-centred, strength-based and practical, with areas of focus including anxiety, grief, depression, emotional regulation, identity, relationships, executive functioning and life transitions.
Greg is currently accepting new clients.
Not Sure Which Counsellor Is Right for You?
You don't have to figure that out on your own.
At CYBCT, we understand that finding the right counsellor is about more than credentials. It's about finding someone whose experience, personality and approach feel like a good fit.
If you're unsure where to start, we're happy to help you determine which CYBCT service or counsellor may be the right place to begin.
Affordable Counselling Through Balanced Beginnings
Professional support. Greater access. Emerging clinicians.
Balanced Beginnings is CYBCT's affordable counselling program, providing counselling through emerging clinicians who receive ongoing clinical supervision from Neal Henderson.
The program is designed to increase access to counselling while supporting the development of future mental health professionals.
Sessions from $50 • Limited pro-bono spaces available.
Why Choose Creating Your Balance?
More Than 30 Years of Experience
Experience across mental health, addictions, rehabilitation, youth, families and community services.
Practical and Collaborative
Counselling isn't about being told what to do. We work with you to identify what matters and develop practical strategies that fit your life.
No Jargon. No Judgment.
You don't need to know the right words or have everything figured out before you begin.
In-Person or Virtual
In-person counselling in Dartmouth and secure virtual counselling across Nova Scotia and most Canadian provinces and territories.
Evening and Saturday Appointments
Counselling that can fit around work, family and everyday life.
A Growing Team
Choose from experienced clinicians and emerging clinicians participating in supervised practice.
More Than Counselling
The CYBCT Balanced Ecosystem
At Creating Your Balance Counselling Therapy, we believe balance isn't something you achieve once.
Balance is a lifelong practice of intentional growth.
The CYBCT Balanced Ecosystem brings together counselling, affordable access, professional development, education and practical tools designed to support people at different stages of their journey.
Balanced Beginnings
Affordable counselling and supervised clinical training.
Balanced Supervision
Clinical supervision and professional development for emerging clinicians.
The Balanced Method™
A practical framework for understanding and creating greater balance.
The Seven Pillars of Balance™
A broader look at the areas of life that contribute to sustainable wellbeing.
The Balanced Journal™
Practical tools for reflection, habits, growth and intentional living.
Your Journey Toward Balance Starts Here.
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Sometimes the first step is simply having a conversation.
Let's start there.
Creating Your Balance Counselling Therapy
25 Wentworth St, Unit 102Dartmouth, NS
B2Y 2S7 View Staff & Treatments
