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.

Mélissa Desrosiers, criminologist“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
Three pillars

What guides every meeting.

01

A structured framework

A methodical approach, complementary to public services, that helps clarify what is being lived.

02

Expertise in judicial realities

An informed understanding of systemic issues and ongoing legal processes.

03

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.