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Practice Areas

At AVPS Inc., we provide an accepting and non-judgemental environment by 

displaying unconditional positive regard and empathy for every person under our care. 

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We will help you feel more comfortable sharing the events and struggles you are facing. 

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Our goal is to provide you with the tools and strategies you need to feel more in control, and prepared for life’s journey.

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Together we will build a therapeutic relationship with you, that values equality, inclusivity,  and diversity.

Adults 18+

Seniors

Individuals

First responders

Frontline healthcare workers

Veterans

Indigenous community members​

Who We Help

How We Can Help You

Shelley West has over 18 years of experience using individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She works with adults (age 19 and older) who are struggling with challenging psychological issues. These issues include, but are not limited to: traumas, intimate partner violence (IPV), depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and grief.  Issues may also relate to difficulties with relationships, sleep and chronic pain. She also has experience helping people struggling with suicidality, OCD, assertiveness and recovering from motor vehicle accidents.​

 

Are you a Survivor of Abuse?

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Shelley West has over two decades of expertise in working with clients who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). She can help you empower yourself to overcome its devastating effects. She can also help you to make changes so you can avoid entering into similar relationships in the future.​

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Areas of Treatments and Assessments

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Our psychologist can conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose conditions, and provide treatments to support you.

Treatment Areas

  • Abuse:

    • Emotional

    • Physical

    • Sexual

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Assertiveness Training

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Depression/Loneliness

  • Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

  • Emotional Dysregulation

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Grief/Loss/Bereavement

  • Habit Change

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Marital and Family Issues

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Pain Management

  • Panic/Phobias/Fears

  • Personal Growth/Wellness

  • Personality Disorders

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Relationship Issues

  • Sleep Difficulties

  • Stress Management

  • Thoughts of Suicide

  • Workplace Issues:

    • Burnout

    • Stress

    • Retirement

Assessment Areas

  • Anger

  • Anxiety

  • Chronic Pain

  • Depression

  • Hopelessness

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Suicidality

Contact us for a free 15-minute phone consultation or to book an appointment.

Our caring, empathetic practitioner is waiting to assist you.

Land Acknowledgement

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We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq People. We offer our gratitude to the First Nations for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

Empowering you to effectively cope with life’s challenges

Annapolis Valley
Psychological Services Inc.


57 Webster Street, Suite 208
Kentville, NS B4N 1H6
Tel: 902.690.7281  
F: 902.678.7955
Email: admin@avps.ca

© 2026 by Annapolis Valley Psychological Services Inc. 

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