About
Chantal Piercy
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate & Therapeutic Play Practitioner (She/Her)
Offers your choice of virtual or in-person appointments
Chantal Piercy, owner of ThruPlay Therapies Ltd., offers counselling through Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR); Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & traditional talk therapies; as well as play therapy and Theraplay-informed practices with children (aged 2+), youth, adults, siblings, parent-child dyads (from babies to adolescents), & families. I also provide Trauma-Focused CBT to children (5-16 years old), with parents/caregivers involvement in the process. I have a passion for play and expressive arts, including sandtray, which I bring into all of the work and am able to use with adults who are open accessing their inner child, as well as kids & families. I work with a large range of clients including those with PTSD or trauma symptoms, BPD, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiversity, learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, exposure to domestic violence, grief, divorce/separation, bullying, more severe mental health issues such as suicidality & self-harm, adoption/fostering & general life stressors. I am a humanistic person-centred practitioner who works through strengths-based and attachment lenses, exhibiting empathy, acceptance, congruence, and unconditional positive regard for all my clients. I am culturally humble and have had the privilege of working with culturally diverse clientele including BIPOC; immigrants and refugees; and LGBTQIIA+ populations. I hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology; ART basic training; EMDR levels 1-3 (and special populations); masters level qualifications in child-centred play therapy, Canadian Association of Play Therapy play therapy trainings; Level 1 Theraplay; basic training in Internal Family Systems; Lego Therapy, DBT modules, CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT.
I am originally an immigrant from the UK and moved to Nova Scotia, with my family, in 2018. Here in Canada, I have worked in private practice with diverse clientele; as a Child & Family Counsellor, within a domestic violence organization; and as a special needs teacher & therapeutic play practitioner at a private special school. I also began my private practice, ‘ThruPlay’, in 2018, where I provided counselling, play therapy and group therapy (in collaboration with Esinam Counselling & Flar Equine). My background is in working in schools and outreach in the UK as a play therapist and lead therapeutic special needs teacher, with children and adults who had neurodiversity and/or intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges.
Felicia Carter
Therapist Intern
Offers virtual and in-person appointments
Hello! My name is Felicia Carter (She/Her), and I am a Therapist Intern at ThruPlay Therapies.
My passion for therapy began during my undergraduate studies, where I majored in Sociology and minored in Psychology. Throughout my education, I became increasingly interested in understanding people beyond the surface, recognizing how life experiences, relationships, culture, systemic barriers, and individual circumstances shape who we are and influence our decisions, healing and growth. This passion inspired me to pursue a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, where I could combine my curiosity and compassion with the skills to support others in making sense of their experiences, building resilience, and moving toward meaningful change.
Alongside my education, I bring over 10 years of experience working with children, youth, families, couples, and individuals across a variety of settings. My background includes supporting children from infancy through adolescence, working with neurodivergent children, navigating complex family dynamics, supporting couples through relationship challenges, and connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Through both my professional and volunteer experiences, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals navigating disability, food insecurity, homelessness, addiction, and other life challenges. These experiences have deepened my commitment to creating a compassionate, inclusive, and respectful space for each client.
My approach to counselling is grounded in humanistic, person-centred, and strengths-based principles. I believe every person is the expert in their own life and that therapy is most effective when built on trust, collaboration, empathy, and respect. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), while tailoring my approach to honour each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals. I am passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan as they navigate life's challenges with warmth, authenticity, openness, and empathy. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and accepted for who they are. I value collaborating with clients to explore their experiences, build self-understanding, recognize their strengths, and move toward goals that are meaningful to them.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, your family, or your relationships, I welcome you through all seasons of life. This may include navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, family changes, life transitions, or simply seeking to understand yourself better. I strive to meet each client with curiosity and compassion, creating a space where you can explore your experiences, recognize your strengths, and work collaboratively toward bridging the gap between where you are and where you hope to be.