Welcome

My practice specializes in supporting adults who feel they experience the world differently, even if they don't have the language to describe it.via novus means "new way”. It reflects the middle path between recognizing your challenges and not letting them define you.

I’m Chamel Khoury, a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Fredericton, NB.As an autistic therapist with ADHD, my work is informed by both clinical training and lived experience.

Areas of Focus

My clients are adults at every stage of their journey, whether newly curious, self-identified, or formally diagnosed. Many feel exhausted by years of masking and experience burnout, overwhelm, or disconnection from their own needs.

Some common areas of focus:• Sensory & Emotional Load: Understanding and responding to sensory input and strong emotions in ways that work for you.• Attention, Motivation & Planning: Understanding how your attention works and building strategies for starting, sustaining, and completing tasks.• Worry, Overthinking & Mental Pressure: Recognizing when your nervous system is driving your thinking, and finding ways to ease the pressure without dismissing what matters to you.• Relationships & Communication: Setting healthy boundaries and connecting authentically.• Identity & Self-Understanding: Making sense of yourself after discovery and developing a clearer, more integrated sense of self.

Approach to Therapy

I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an inherently neurodiversity-affirming framework. My work is integrative, meaning I draw from different therapies and adapt sessions to what is most helpful to you.Rather than analyzing or trying to “fix” your natural way of being, I focus on building self-understanding and self-compassion alongside practical skills for navigating life in ways that feel authentic to you.This means therapy focuses on:• Self-Understanding: Exploring your experience with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.• Awareness: Noticing your habits, limits, and strengths so you can make choices that are workable for you.• Practical Strategies: Developing tools to manage overwhelm, reduce self-criticism, and prevent burnout, so daily life feels more manageable.• Authentic Living: Identifying what genuinely matters to you and taking steps toward a life that fits who you actually are.My work focuses on therapeutic support rather than formal assessment or diagnosis.

Fees & Contact

My fee is $150 per 60-minute session (exempt from HST), and my 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 identities and abilities

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.Outside of work, I value time with my family, being immersed in nature, and making space for reflection.