NOVANTA
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Kate Nova — a clinical counsellor who believes that therapy should feel like a genuine conversation, not a clinical exercise. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I’ll listen deeply, but I’ll also challenge you to look at things from new angles, to question assumptions, and to move toward the changes you want to see.
I don’t believe counselling has to be heavy or solemn. It can be engaging, insightful, and even — at times — a little bit fun. Real growth happens when we feel safe, understood, and supported enough to explore the patterns that keep us stuck and discover new ways of relating to ourselves and others.
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Over my lifetime I lived in three coutries, where I pursued different education and careers. These experiences gave me a broad knowledge base, and a lived perspective on people, cultures, and the many ways we operate. I spent many years in business as a senior leader, coach, and consultant, helping individuals and teams navigate change, find clarity, and perform at their best. What I learned through that work is that balance— in work or in life — always comes back to how we understand and manage our inner world: our beliefs, emotions, and relationships.
Now, as a counsellor, I bring that real-world experience together with a strong foundation in psychology. I work with individuals and couples who are facing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the stress that often comes with high-pressure roles. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, connected, and confident in how you move through life.
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I draw from several evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Together, we’ll find what fits best for you.
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Therapy with me is about building awareness, developing new tools, and creating lasting change — so you can live, work, and relate with greater ease and fulfillment.