Turnstone Psychology

10/19/2025

Some Turnstone Psychology folk supporting the half / full turn around point of the Fiddler’s Marathon. Great job today, runners!! 🎉Thanks for making the warmest sweaters😊

11/05/2024

Turnstone Psychology offers free mental health assessment for Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and current or retired RCMP members (assessments are billed directly to VAC). These assessments can be completed in person or virtually with clients in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. We prioritize these assessments and aim to complete them within 4-8 weeks of the initial request.

As part of the application for disability benefits, a thorough report summarizing the results of the psychological assessment is produced in addition to completing the VAC Psychological/Psychiatric Medical Questionnaire. We aim to make the best case possible to support the client's application for disability benefits, accurately describing the client's mental health history and linking their symptoms to their service whenever possible.

Many clients choose to continue with psychotherapy services following their assessment. Most clients have coverage for 2 years of treatment regardless of the outcome of their application for disability benefits

For more info or to request an assessment, please contact Turnstone Psychology by calling or texting 902-322-6301 or by emailing info@turnstonepsychology.ca

09/18/2023

Hi everyone,
Just sending a message to say that Dr. Jen Gould now has some openings for couples therapy (for those of you waiting for individual therapy - fret not - those openings will be returning soon!). Dr. Gould practices from the framework of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT).
Please reach out to our administrative assistant, Christina, via text, phone, or email for more information / to book your appointment (902-322-6301; info@turnstonepsychology.ca)

08/09/2023

If you’re looking for help and motivation to get moving, join the Cape Breton Road Runners Learn to Run program. Aimed at people who have done minimal to no running, this program will help you get moving and join in on the fun at the Fiddler’s Run.

If you’re interested in recent research, see below:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/more-evidence-that-exercise-can-boost-mood

08/07/2023

There is good evidence that exercise is an effective intervention for disorders such as depression. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/more-evidence-that-exercise-can-boost-mood

If you're looking for help and motivation to get moving, join the Cape Breton Road Runners Learn to Run program. Aimed at people who have done minimal to no running, this program will help you get moving and join in on the fun at the Fiddler's Run.

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=323679&fbclid=IwAR2-7AcrI-eIJps1U7xC5J28ih_NtBPwWr8CIPQ8ZQIN-cO51OVNyNlN1XU

Event registration: Fiddlers - Learn to Run @ Sydney, NS, Canada. Monday, August 14, 2023 6:00 PM (GMT-4) - Sunday, October 22, 2023 3:00 PM (GMT-4)

02/24/2023

A quick selfie while preparing for an ADHD presentation for the families / schools of the CBVRCE. Hosted by SchoolsPlus. We love connecting with our community, sharing information, and answering questions. Thanks to all who attended! 😊

02/13/2023

Surprise Valentine’s delivery for the ladies, from the three Little Goulds 🥰

02/12/2023

Meet Dr. Jennifer Gould.

Jen works with children, youth, and adults, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders.

If you’ve ever watched someone do an 18-point parallel park, down town (before giving up and driving away!), that’s her! 🤭

When she’s not working, she’s at home trying to manage a zoo: a pug and three exotic animals (i.e., her kids 😂).

02/05/2023

Meet Dr. Jeff MacLeod.

Jeff works with youth and adults, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders.

When he’s not trying to avoid a calf injury while on his regular run, he can be found bird watching. 😂

01/26/2023

Meet Dr. Loriann Williams.

Lori loves to work with children, youth, and adults. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders.

When she is not laughing hysterically, she is botching a knitting project 🧶😂

P.S. Lori really is as cheerful as she looks in this picture! 🥳

01/24/2023

Meet Ms. Christina Crowdis, our Administrative Assistant, whom, to put simply, we would be lost without! Soon after meeting Christina, we discovered that she is just as passionate about mental health care as us. She cares so deeply about our clients and makes a special effort to get to know each one and to make them feel at home. Christina eagerly responds to questions and concerns from those inquiring about services. And, perhaps most important, she regularly replenishes our treat jar and helps folks make warm coffees, teas, and hot chocolate! We are so grateful for her ❤️ and she would love to hear from you if you are contemplating reaching out😊

01/20/2023

Hi there!

Just popping on to send a quick note to potential new clients and to validate a common experience of those contemplating an initial appointment.

Seeking mental health services can be an anxiety-provoking experience. This may be related to many factors, including previous experiences with mental health services or nervousness about the unknown.

We would love to ease your anxiety and facilitate this process. For little ones, we are more than happy to do “mini exposures” before an initial appointment. This may involve coming to the Medical Arts Building a few days before your appointment to say a quick “Hello” in the waiting room or hallway; to meet for a short chat in the building foyer; or to have your little one drop by for a treat and to check out some of our cool fidgets 😉 For adults, we are more than happy to hear your concerns, answer questions, and walk you through the process.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can call or text our administrative assistant, Ms. Christina Crowdis, at 902-322-6301, or email at info@turnstonepsychology.ca