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 who is gender non-conforming. 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, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach, meaning you get to play an active role in deciding how our time together is spent and all of you is welcome to show up however you are. 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.

When I am not doing therapy, I love learning and I recently participated in a year long study group focused on building awareness of and resistance to the systemic impacts on all of us, including capitalism, the patriarchy, and colonialism to name a few. I am now starting to learn about how that intersects with the threads of religious trauma. I am a voracious reader, a lover of delicious wine, food, and travel, and a dedicated sunset observer. I have recently been moonlighting as a podcast host in my downtime, and learning the new skill of podcast editing.