Saint John is a resilient, historic, and hardworking city with a strong sense of community. Yet many residents experience high levels of stress due to shift work, industrial or corporate job demands, family responsibilities, and the realities of life in a busy urban centre. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone — and support is available.
We know that getting to appointments isn’t always easy — especially with Saint John traffic, shift work schedules, childcare needs, and winter weather. That’s why we make counselling accessible, private, and flexible, right from the comfort of your home or a quiet space that feels safe for you.
SAGE provides a supportive and confidential space to explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and make meaningful change — without the need to travel.
Our services (available by phone and online) include:
Saint John is a city built on hard work, community pride, and perseverance. At the same time, many people experience stress related to career demands, family pressures, and maintaining a healthy work–life balance — especially in a city with shift-based industries and fast-paced workplaces.
Common reasons Saint John residents seek counselling include:
Life in Saint John can be fast-paced and demanding — whether you’re navigating busy work schedules, shift work, traffic across the city, or balancing family life with community commitments. We understand the realities of living in a vibrant port city where many people juggle career pressures, family responsibilities, and personal well-being. That’s why we offer flexible, convenient counselling options that fit your lifestyle and make support easy to access, no matter where you are in Greater Saint John.
We offer:
Whether you prefer a private online session from home or a phone call during a break in your day, support is available in the way that works best for you
Virtual/Online Counselling may be ideal if you:
Telephone Counselling may be ideal if you:
Many Saint John clients choose a mix of both options, depending on the week and their needs.
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, and some people in Saint John may feel unsure before their first session — that’s completely normal. Your first appointment will be a conversation focused on gathering information to get to know you. Your counsellor will explore your service needs and your goals in counselling and will provide the opportunity to share in a safe and confidential environment.
There’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. Together, you’ll begin exploring coping strategies tailored to your needs and circumstances
With SAGE SmartMatch®, we help ensure the counsellor you meet is a good fit for your needs. Most people finish their first session feeling heard, supported, and encouraged about their path forward.
No. You can contact us directly to book an appointment — no referral required.
We aim to offer prompt availability. Contact us for current openings.
Yes. We have extensive experience and provide counselling specifically tailored to children and teens experiencing emotional, behavioural, social, or school-related challenges.
Yes. We use secure platforms, and your privacy is protected during all sessions.
Absolutely. You can choose phone, online, or a combination based on your schedule.
Yes. All SAGE counsellors are Masters or PhD-level registered professionals who meet the standards of their provincial regulatory or certification body. This ensures you receive qualified, ethical, and evidence-based mental health support from certified professionals who follow Canada’s care standards.
It’s our personalized process that pairs you with the Masters or PhD-level registered counsellor who best fits your needs, personality, goals, and schedule — to help you feel understood and supported from the first session.
We’re here when you’re ready.
No travel. No pressure. Just a supportive conversation about what you need and how we can best serve .
Need help getting started?
Our team is here to guide you every step of the way — with care, confidentiality, and no pressure. Reach out and we’ll get back to you shortly.