My name is Steven Butler, commonly known as “The Big Friendly Therapist”. I am a Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the College of Licensed Counselling Therapists of NB (CCTNB) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
My passion lies with working closely with young adults (16 and above) and adults in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community - providing gender affirming care. I also am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a structured therapy that encouraged client to work through their trauma by using bi-lateral stimulation. I use an integrative, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy, drawing from person-centred and humanistic frameworks, queer theory, and evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and affirmative therapy.
I work with folks who are wanting to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, open relationships, life transitions, gender identity and sexual orientation exploration, and relationship struggles (I currently do not offer couples counselling). I work at being anti-racist, affirmative, all the while being non-judgemental.
To learn more, please go to my personal website at www.thebft.ca
My name is Steven Butler, commonly known as “The Big Friendly Therapist”. I am a Licensed Counsel...
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Together, we will work collaboratively to identify your goals, build on your strengths, and develop meaningful strategies to manage stress. Our work will focus on exploring healthy coping skills and habits that support your overall well-being and mental health as we move through the therapeutic process. I believe that a strong, trusting connection between therapist and client is key to meaningful and lasting change.
As a Master of Social Work, Registered Social Worker (RSW), I am pleased to offer supportive counselling services through The Therapy Collective, both in person in the Uptown Saint John area and virtually across New Brunswick. My approach is grounded in an anti-oppressive, person-centred, and trauma-informed lens.
I bring several years of experience from the frontline, including roles focused on family health and safety and with women navigating addiction and recovery. These experiences have deepened my understanding of complex trauma, family systems, and the importance of accessible, compassionate care. Feel free to reach out if you think we might be a good fit.
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Hannah is a Master of Social Work student with Memorial University of Newfoundland. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Work degree from Algoma University and a Social Service Worker diploma from Northern College. Hannah has supported people across the lifespan in oncology, mental health, and health care settings. Hannah weaves together Mindful Self-Compassion, mind-body practice, person-centered, and Narrative approaches to create a space where clients can feel seen, safe, and supported in their own timing. Her work is guided by a deep belief in the body’s wisdom and the power of story to bring meaning and healing. Hannah’s passions lie in grief literacy, holistic and somatic healing, and walking alongside others as they reconnect with their inner-world, soften into self-trust, and cultivate gentle resilience through life’s transitions.
Hannah is a Master of Social Work student with Memorial University of Newfoundland. She holds an ...
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