Welcome

My practice supports late-identified autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD adults, as well as those who experience the world differently but haven't yet found the language for it.Via Novus, meaning “new way,” symbolizes a way of being more fully who you’ve always been.

I’m Chamel Khoury, a counsellor based in Fredericton, NB.

Areas of Focus

Many of the people I see have spent years managing or coping, yet still feel burned out, self-critical, or disconnected from their own needs.This is especially common in people who identify as autistic or ADHD later in life.

Some common areas of focus:Late-Identified Neurodivergence: Making sense of a late discovery and exploring what it means for how you’ve lived, and how you want to live.Masking & Camouflaging: Understanding masking patterns and exploring what it might look like to selectively and safely unmask.Sensory Load & Overwhelm: Understanding sensory sensitivities and ways to manage and recover from overstimulation.Burnout: Recognizing autistic or ADHD burnout and supporting recovery.Emotional awareness & Regulation: Support in identifying your emotions and responding to strong feelings.Attention, Motivation & Planning: Understanding how your attention works and building strategies for starting, sustaining, and completing tasks.Relationships & Communication: Setting healthy boundaries and connecting with others in ways that are workable for you.

Approach to Therapy

I draw on different approaches depending on what’s most useful for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gestalt.Therapy might focus on:Self-Understanding: Exploring the parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.Awareness: Noticing your habits, limits, and strengths so you can make choices that work for you.Practical Strategies: Building tools to manage overwhelm, reduce self-criticism, and prevent burnout.Values & Purpose: Clarifying what genuinely matters to you and moving toward a life that fits who you actually are.My work focuses on therapeutic support rather than formal assessment or diagnosis.

Fees & Contact

Fee is $150 per 60-minute session (exempt from HST), and services are covered by most major insurance providers.In-person or virtual sessions are available from my downtown Fredericton office.

To inquire or arrange a session, email [email protected] or use the form below.

Via Novus is an inclusive and affirming space for all

About Me

Born and raised in New Brunswick, I earned a PhD in Experimental Medicine from McGill University in 2008 and worked internationally as a molecular biologist. After returning home in 2017, I transitioned toward work more aligned with my values, initially working in local group homes, and eventually completing a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of New Brunswick in 2024.My own experience as a late-identified autistic person with ADHD complements my clinical training and informs how I approach therapy.Outside of work, I value time with my family, being immersed in nature, and solitude.