Providing counselling to individuals, families
and couples in St. John’s, NL.
Bright Path Counselling is proud to provide a confidential and non-judging environment in St. John’s, NL where individuals can find support and encouragement for the many issues that arise on the path of life. Talking with a professional counsellor can be of great help to those dealing with negative thoughts and feelings, those suffering from mental illness, as well as people who are simply evaluating life goals.
Working together, Bright Path aspires to help people from all walks of life discover a healthy, well-balanced future. We are dedicated to providing hope, healing and recovery for all who cross our path.
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Lesley has spent over a decade working with adults, adolescents and couples in a number of capacities including counselling for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management and relationships.
Lesley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and member in good standing with the BCACC.
Lesley’s training and education includes a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University.
She has completed additional training in the areas of grief and bereavement counselling, mental health first aid, spiritual care, suicide intervention, behaviour modification and applied behavioral analysis.
For insurance processing purposes, Lesley’s BCACC RCC registration number is 12586.
Lesley is available Monday to Friday for daytime appointments.
Contact Lesley at 709-689-8677 or lesley@brightpathcounselling.com
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Rick is a Registered Clinical Social Worker in St. John’s NL and has provided mental health counselling to children, adolescents and adults through individual, family and group therapy. He specializes in supporting adolescents and adults through a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-harm, substance and behavioural addiction, sexual addiction, sexual issues, borderline personality disorder, adjustment difficulties, and those experiencing difficulty in regulating their emotions.
Rick attended Memorial University where he obtained a Master of Social Work with a focus in clinical therapy and leadership, Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work and Sociology, and a Certificate in Criminology. He is intensively trained in dialectical behavior therapy, sex therapy and emotion-focused family therapy. He has also completed certifications in child, adolescent and adult suicide intervention, mental health first aid, and critical incident stress management for individuals and groups.
For insurance and verification purposes Rick Parsons’ Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers registration number is 2916.
Rick is available for evening appointments.
Contact Rick at 709-597-2910 or rick@brightpathcounselling.com
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Anthony Murphy is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Anthony has experience supporting people in the St. John’s area challenged with grief and bereavement, trauma, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, depression, anxiety, stress management, gender identity issues, spiritual well-being, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. He employs a non-judgemental, supportive approach in which the struggling individual is the agent of change and prosperity.
Anthony’s education includes a Bachelors Degree and certificate in Criminology from Memorial University, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and extensive training in behaviour modification, applied behaviour analysis, and child development.
For insurance and verification purposes Anthony Murphy’s Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association registration number is 10002354.
Anthony is available Monday to Friday for daytime and evening appointments.
Contact Anthony at 709-800-5514 or anthony@brightpathcounselling.com
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A GLIMPSE AT SOME OF THE AREAS WHERE WE CAN PROVIDE HELP.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Cash and eTransfer. Fees are set in accordance with the recommended guidelines put forth by the BCACC.
Private counselling is not covered by MCP, although it may be covered by extended health insurance if you have coverage for a clinical counsellor. Many extended medical plans cover counselling services provided by Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP). Please check with your employer or insurance company to verify that you will be covered.
Missed or broken appointments represent a cost to us, to you and to other clients who could have been seen in the time set aside for you. We ask that 24-hour notice be given to cancel appointments. Appointments cancelled within 24-hours or failing to appear without notice will be billed for the entire session.
To request an appointment, contact us by phone, email or by using the form below. A referral from a health care professional is not required.
Health care professionals who wish to refer a client are asked to submit a Referral Form. Telephone referrals are also accepted.
