Therapy for trauma, anxiety, stress, and relationships.
In-person counselling in Mount Pearl and virtual therapy throughout Newfoundland & Labrador.
I'm Olivia Smith, a registered therapist offering individual, and nature-based therapy. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. We can start with what's happening now and work from there.
Ready to Get Started?
A Place to Slow Things Down.
Therapy can give you space to understand what you're experiencing, notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and figure out what you need moving forward.
You may be coming to therapy because of anxiety, trauma, stress, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or simply because something doesn't feel quite right. We can work together to make sense of what's happening without rushing the process.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. We'll slow things down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and focus on what feels most important to you.
I draw from approaches including EMDR, IFS/parts work, CBT, mindfulness, self-compassion, and other trauma-informed therapies. How we work together will depend on you, your experiences, and what you're hoping to get from therapy.
Who I Help
I work with adults who may be experiencing:
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Anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed
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Trauma or difficult past experiences
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Perfectionism and pressure to get things “right”
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Difficulty setting boundaries or advocating for yourself
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Low self-confidence or self-compassion
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Complex or difficult relationships
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Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of yourself
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Life transitions or uncertainty about what comes next
You don't need to know exactly what you need from therapy before reaching out. We can figure that out together.
Hi there! I'm Olivia Smith.
A Grounded Approach to Therapy - With a Little Bit of Adventure Mixed In.
I'm a licensed therapist offering individual and nature-based therapy in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an outdoor guide. That background still shapes the way I work today—slowing things down, paying attention to what's happening, and approaching challenges with curiosity rather than pressure.
In therapy, I bring that perspective together with my training in counselling psychology and evidence-based approaches to create a space that is practical, collaborative, and human.
Services I Offer
Individual
Therapy
One-on-one counselling for anxiety, trauma, stress, perfectionism, relationships, self-esteem, boundaries, and other concerns.
Nature Based
Therapy
Therapy outdoors through walk-and-talk sessions, hiking, nature-based activities, and other options around the Metro area.
Educational Workshops/Presentations
Mental health workshops and presentations for organizations, community groups, workplaces, and teams.
Getting Started with Therapy
Step 1
Free 15-Minute Consultation
Book a free consultation to ask questions, tell me a little about what you're looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Step 2
Book Your First Therapy Session
If you'd like to continue, we'll schedule your first session and get started!
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Land Acknowledgement
I would like to acknowledge that I practice and share wellness and therapeutic knowledge on the island of Ktaqmkuk [Uk-dah-hum-gook] (Newfoundland), which I recognize as the traditional, ancestral homelands of the Beothuk [Bee-oth-uk] and the unceded, traditional, and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq [Mee-gum-maq]. As a practicing therapist and a person I acknowledge all First Peoples who came before us, who live with us now, and the seven generations to come while committing myself to working and living in a spirit of truth and reconciliation. As the Indigenous and First Peoples have done from the time of creation, I strive to work and live a responsible steward of the land and respect the cultures, ceremonies and traditions of all who call it home. As a settler of Turtle Island, I invite all Indigenous and First Peoples to expand or correct this acknowledgement as necessary.
Recommended Resources
To help further my clients knowledge about the Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous culture and heritage please see the resources below.