Shane MacDow

Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate

M.Ed., RCT, CCC

Phone: 902.599.1057 (confidential)
shane@fivestarwellbeing.com

Therapeutic Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Youth and Adolescent Trauma, Working with Boys and Men, Outdoor Counselling 

About Shane

I am a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate   (RCT-C) in Nova Scotia, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor.

I have extensive experience having worked with marginalized youth with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice for 14 years. Doing that work, I developed the skills to help children, at-risk youth and young adults work through trauma, develop skills to manage emotions, make healthier choices, be more compassionate with themselves, and navigate their social lives.

Young people today are especially vulnerable. Whether suffering from bullying, participating in at-risk behaviour, using substances, pushing boundaries or struggling with anger, I employ a strengths-based approach with the aim of building hope and lifelong resilience. I draw on Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy.

I meet with clients at my home office in Berwick, and incorporate outdoor therapy on our scenic property which provides clients the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors if you so choose.