Bell Counselling Services
Sarah Bell: Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) and Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
Where counselling meets creativity
Image Description: A woman with long hair in a jean jacket smiles and plays an acoustic guitar.
ABOUT ME
EDUCATION
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am of Métis, Scottish and Irish ancestry. I am a registered counselling therapist candidate (RCT-C) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT) as well as a Certified Music Therapist through the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (MTA).
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Empathetic listening, gentle curiosity and the use of creative interventions inform my private practice. Using a creative lens, I support clients to help facilitate a sense of safety within themselves and to realize their own strength.
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British Focusing Association, Online Practitioner Training (January 2022 ongoing)
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British Focusing Association, Certificate in Focusing Skills (2021)
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Concordia University, Masters in Creative Arts Therapies in Music Therapy (2016)
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Concordia University, Graduate Certificate in Music Therapy (2014)
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Western University, Bachelor of Music Education Honours (2013)
EXPERIENCE
From 2015-2020, I was a creative arts therapist/music therapist in southern New Brunswick. During this time I worked in psychiatric care and community mental health programs. I have experience with the following populations in individual and group capacities:
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Adults and young adults with anxiety and depression



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Children and young adults with neurodiversity
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University students with anxiety and depression
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Amateur musicians
 with burnout
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Trauma informed support groups
 for women
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Newcomer/refugee communities


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Indigenous communities


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Transient communities
Professional Associations
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Canadian Association of Music Therapists (0851)
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Atlantic Association for Music Therapy
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Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (RCT-C22-016)
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Member of Canadian Counselling and Pyschotherapy Association (Membership number 11243213)
CONTACT ME
Please fill out the form to inquire about services or book an appointment.
ADDRESS
Bridgetown, NS
E-MAIL and PHONE
sarah@bellcounsellingservices.com
902-824-6662
This site is not for those needing emergency or crisis help. Please contact Canadian Suicide Prevention Service (1-833-456-4566), Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line (1-888-429-8167), or Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)