A structured framework
A methodical approach, complementary to public services, that helps clarify what is being lived.
Private criminology practice
Professional support, on terms that respect your journey.
Nova Counselling provides structured psychosocial support to adults navigating complex emotional or legal realities. A private criminology practice grounded in rigour, careful listening, and dignity.
“Understand, clarify, move forward.”About in brief
A professional, accessible space.
Founded by Mélissa Desrosiers, criminologist and member of the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec, Nova Counselling offers a professional, accessible space to make sense of difficult situations, regain stability, and move forward.
Who we serve
Support shaped around you.
- 01Adults (19 to 60) going through emotionally difficult periods
- 02People involved in legal or judicial processes
- 03Victims of criminal acts
- 04Anyone seeking structured, confidential professional support
Why we're here
Understand what is being lived, clarify what feels unclear, and regain the power to move forward.
Nova Counselling
Three pillars
What guides every meeting.
Expertise in judicial realities
An informed understanding of systemic issues and ongoing legal processes.
A human approach
Respect, dignity, and personal agency at the centre of every meeting.
Contact
Let’s take a first step, at your pace.
For a first meeting or to ask a question, please reach out. I respond personally to every request within a reasonable timeframe.