Dianne Levesque, RSW
Counselling Intern (Acadia University), Registered Social Worker
902.698.1194 (confidential)
Therapeutic Focus:
Dianne provides counselling for Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress and burnout, health and wellbeing, caregiver stress, parenting, youth and teens, family relationships, foster care and adoption, life transitions, self esteem and personal growth.
Availability:
Now Accepting New Clients:
Available for daytime, evenings, in-person and virtual counselling appointments.
About Dianne
Dianne is a Student Counselling Intern completing her graduate studies in Counselling at Acadia University. She offers affordable counselling for adults, parents, youth, teens, and families in the Annapolis Valley.
Dianne helps people with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress, burnout, health concerns, parenting challenges, family problems, and life changes.
Before joining Five Star Wellbeing, Dianne spent more than 20 years as a Registered Social Worker. She worked with people and families across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Her experience includes health care, nephrology, foster care, adoption, and family support. She also worked in Europe with Veterans Affairs Canada.
These experiences helped shape Dianne's understanding of mental health and wellbeing. They also taught her the importance of balance, strong relationships, and being present with the people we care about.
Dianne Offers Counselling For:
Anxiety, Depression & Stress
• Worry, overthinking, and feeling overwhelmed
• Depression, sadness, low motivation, or feeling stuck
• Stress related to work, school, family, or caregiving
• Burnout and difficulty finding balance
Grief, Loss & Life Changes
• Grief after the death or illness of someone you love
• Separation, divorce, and changes within your family
• Coping with loss and unexpected changes
• Adjusting to a new stage of life
Health, Caregiving & Wellbeing
Dianne has many years of experience working in health care. She understands that health problems can affect the whole family, not just the person who is ill.
Dianne can help with:
• Coping with illness, injury, or changes in your health
• Stress related to medical care or health concerns
• Caregiver stress and burnout
• Finding time to care for yourself while caring for others
Parenting, Youth & Family Support
Dianne has spent many years working with children and families. Her background includes foster care, adoption, and family support.
Dianne can help with:
• Parenting stress and feeling overwhelmed
• Conflict between parents and teens
• Helping youth and teens through emotional or family challenges
• Foster care and adoption related concerns
• Building stronger communication and family relationships
What Is Counselling With Dianne Like?
Dianne offers a warm, caring, and client centered approach to counselling.
She loves learning about people. She wants to understand your life, your experiences, your relationships, and what matters most to you.
Dianne works to create a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly and be yourself. Her goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and valued.
Together, you can work toward healing, recovery, greater wellbeing, or finding a way forward.
Meet Dianne
Outside of counselling, Dianne enjoys hiking, travelling, watching movies, and spending time with her fiancé and three children.
Fun Fact! Dianne once moderated a conference where she interviewed Dr. Gabor Maté, a well-known author and speaker on trauma, addiction, stress, and the connection between mind and body.
Ready to meet Dianne? You can book an appointment with her through the Five Star Wellbeing online booking page.