About Me
Gabriela Fonseca B.A, M.A, RTC-C, C.C.C.
My name is Gabriela Fonseca. Originally from Managua, Nicaragua, I was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and recently made the move to Halifax, Nova Scotia, drawn by my love of the ocean and the beauty of coastal living.
My counselling journey began in 2011 when I started working as an unplanned pregnancy and birth control counsellor at Women’s Health Clinic in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This experience sparked a deep passion for supporting women through some of the most personal and meaningful decisions and transitions of their lives.
Over the past 15 years, I have worked extensively in women’s health, including supporting individuals through unplanned pregnancies, abortion, reproductive health decisions, and infertility. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the complexity and deeply personal nature of reproductive and women’s health experiences.
In 2021, I began my private practice, Gabriela Fonseca Counselling, where I support individuals who are navigating challenges with self-esteem, identity, assertiveness in relationships, and emotional boundaries with family members and romantic partners. I particularly enjoy helping clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that may be keeping them feeling stuck.
For five years, I have also worked at Jewish Child And Family Services as a counsellor supporting individuals experiencing a broad range of challenges, including trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. This experience has given me the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds and with complex and varied life experiences.
My role as your psychotherapist will to guide you in making healthier choices. I’ll offer curiosity, reflection, and support as you explore what feels right for you. Some sessions may involve deeper reflection, while others may be focused on practical strategies or simply having a space to breathe and be heard.
If you are curious about whether counselling with me might be a good fit, I invite you to reach out. We can start a conversation about what brings you to therapy and what you’re hoping to find.