About
Hi, I'm Nicole (she/they). You might wonder what therapy can offer you, and that is a fair question. I used to ask the same thing and I remember my first therapy session as a client, I was so nervous I got in a car accident on my way to the appointment. Being vulnerable and sharing a piece of yourself can be so intimidating. It makes sense to feel nervous. Reaching out for support is challenging, and can also be empowering, I commend you for considering it.
I am committed to providing as safe a space as is possible to those who would choose to trust me with their story. Part of that includes an understanding of how systemic power and inequity impacts us all. I navigate the world as a white, settler woman. I also have lived experience with chronic illness, and a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis. These, among other pieces of my identity, impact my lived experiences of the world as your identity impacts yours. Because of this, I use an intersectional, systemic approach in my work, leaning on Feminist Theory and utilize AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and Narrative techniques.
I believe you have resources and answers within yourself, and I am honoured to support you as you discover and grow in your own strength. I take a collaborative approach, meaning you get to play an active role in deciding how our time together is spent. Ultimately, I am committed to your healing and will use all of the tools at my disposal to support you on your journey. My hope for you is that you flourish in your life, and are able to feel all of the joy and delight that comes from that.
Specialties & Expertise
Trauma TherapyAccelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)AnxietyAttachmentADHD
Areas of Expertise
Body Image IssuesExistential TherapyAttachment TheoryDomestic Violence or Intimate Partner ViolenceCodependencyPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)AbuseImmigration/AcculturationSomatic Therapy (Body Centered)Feminist TherapyInternal Family SystemsHistorical/ Intergenerational TraumaBurnoutAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Gender IdentityAccelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)Motivational InterviewingADHDGrief or LossSelf-EsteemSuicidal ThoughtsFamily ConflictAdoption IssuesCulturally Sensitive TherapyCareer CounselingPsychodynamic TherapyDissociative DisordersWomen's IssuesExperiential TherapyCultural and Systemic OppressionChronic Pain or IllnessNarrative TherapyLGBTQ IssuesAnxietyTrauma TherapyAttachmentRelationship Issues
Treatment Approach
Nature-Based PracticesPerson-Centered TherapyTrauma-Informed TherapyInner-Child WorkParts TherapyAttachment TherapyACT TherapyAEDPCulturally-Sensitive TherapyMindfulness and Relaxation ExercisesPsychodynamic PsychotherapyMeaning Reconstruction Approaches for Grief and LossSystemic TherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapySomatic ExperiencingIFSSelf-CompassionSomatic TherapyAttachment-InformedPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Informed ApproachesAnti-Oppressive Therapy
Client Focus
Age Groups
Adults (18+)
Participants
Individual
Languages
English
Session Formats
Online
Qualifications
Designations
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)(RCC)
Professional Associations
- BCACC – British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
- AEDP – Accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP) Institute
Identity
Gender
Non-Binary
Racial Identity
White
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
Regions Served
British Columbia