Chapa Pinnaduwa

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.  

About Chapa

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