Thrive Therapy★ 4.8 (19 reviews)7071 Bayers Rd Suite 343Open today until 5:30 PMView clinic

Chapa Pinnaduwa

About Chapa

Chapa is a Registered Counselling Therapist – Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Chapa has over a decade of experience working with adults, children, youth across a variety of systems and settings. She practices from an attachment informed, culturally affirming lens, by incorporating approaches from a variety of modalities to meet your therapeutic needs. In her work with young people, Chapa utilizes a play therapy informed lens that recognizes play as a child’s natural language and an important form of connection and communication. Chapa draws on developmental and attachment-based understandings to support young people and help families make sense of behaviours within broader family, social, and environmental contexts. Chapa is based in Halifax and will see clients at our Halifax office. Specialities: Support for adults: Trauma Abuse Anxiety Addiction Anger Borderline Personality Disorder Dissociative Disorders Domestic Violence Personality Disorders Parenting Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Workplace Issues Moral Injury Support for children (ages 6 and up) and their caregivers, who are experiencing: Oppositional and challenging behaviours at home or school Impulsivity and risk-taking behaviours Emotional regulation difficulties Anxiety and worry School or peer challenges Attachment disruptions and relationship concerns Low self-esteem or confidence Low mood Relationship issues Healthy sexual development Trauma Substance misuse Parenting strategies Associations & Certifications: Registered Counselling Therapist – Candidate with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Medical University of South Carolina Foundational Play Therapy Certification Training – Maritime Play Therapy – Training ongoing since September 2025

Services & prices

19 options across 18 treatments

First time, or a new issue

Free Consultation

Free consults are available to clients before booking an initial assessment so they can ask the therapist how they work, their training, scope of practice, what the therapy process looks like, and…

15 min

Free Consultation - Child Counselling & Play-based Therapy (ages 3 - 13)

Free consults are completed without your child present. They are available to clients before booking an initial assessment so they can ask the therapist how they work, their training, scope of…

15 min

Free Consultation - Youth (ages 13 - 17)

Free consults are completed without your child present. They are available to clients before booking an initial assessment so they can ask the therapist how they work, their training, scope of…

15 min

Guardian Consultation Session (Clinic)

These sessions (without the child present) are highly recommended after every 4–5 child counselling appointments. They provide an opportunity for parent coaching and allow time to connect with your…

$16560 min

Guardian Intake (Clinic) - NO CHILD PRESENT - Pre-Req. for Child Counselling & Play-based Therapy

**A Guardian Intake - without your child present - must be completed before Child Counselling (9 - 13) or Play Therapy Informed Counselling Sessions can begin** Counselling Therapy interventions…

$16560 min

Assessment (Clinic) - Individual Counselling

Counselling Therapy interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial, psychoeducational, cognitive, and mindfulness approaches. This assessment is about 50 minutes…

$16560 min

Assessment (Clinic) - Youth (ages 13 - 17)

Counselling Therapy interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial, psychoeducational, cognitive, and mindfulness approaches. This assessment is about 50 minutes…

$16560 min

Guardian Consultation Session

2 options

From $82.50 to $165 for 30–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Guardian Intake - NO CHILD PRESENT - Pre-Req. for Child Counselling & Play-based Therapy

**A Guardian Intake - without your child present - must be completed before Child Counselling (9 - 13) or Play Therapy Informed Counselling Sessions can begin** Counselling Therapy interventions…

$16560 min

Assessment - Individual Counselling

Counselling Therapy interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial, psychoeducational, cognitive, and mindfulness approaches. This assessment is about 50 minutes…

$16560 min

Assessment - Youth (ages 13 - 17)

Counselling Therapy interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial, psychoeducational, cognitive, and mindfulness approaches. This assessment is about 50 minutes…

$16560 min

Been before

Session (Clinic) - Child Counselling (ages 9 - 13)

**A Guardian Intake - without your child present - must be completed before Child Counselling (ages 9 - 13) or Play Therapy Informed Counselling (ages 3 -13) sessions can begin** Counselling for…

$16570 min

Session (Clinic) - Individual Counselling

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. Counselling Therapy interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial,…

$16560 min

Session (Clinic) - Play Therapy Informed Counselling (ages 3 - 13)

**A Guardian Intake - without your child present - must be completed before Child Counselling (ages 9 - 13) or Play Therapy Informed Counselling (ages 3 -13) sessions can begin** Play Therapy…

$16570 min

Session (Clinic) - Youth (ages 13 - 17)

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. Counselling Therapy interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial,…

$16560 min

Session - Career Counselling

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. Career Counselling interventions focus on supporting career development and decision-making through self-assessment,…

$16560 min

Session - Individual Counselling

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. Counselling Therapy interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial,…

$16560 min

Session - Youth (ages 13 -17)

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. Counselling Therapy interventions focus on improving function and independence through psychosocial,…

$16560 min

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