Hi, I’m Nicole (she/they)
If you have days where you feel like you’re fighting just to keep your head above water, I see you. Our current world is a challenging place and even the thought of thriving can feel so far out of reach, it can be hard to picture. In those moments, as uncomfortable and hard as it can be sometimes to be vulnerable, we need to know we are not alone.
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. I believe that mental health and wellness function to benefit the whole of the community. 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. I have a Masters degree in Counselling (MC) and work as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in the beautiful city of Vancouver. 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 am currently participated in a year long study group called ‘Not a Good Woman’, 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 also curious 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.
Areas of Practice
I have experience working with people of diverse backgrounds who are seeking support for the following:
Anxiety and Depression
Grief and Loss (including Ecological Grief, Systemic Grief, and Ambiguous Loss)
Oppression (sexism, classism, etc)
Trauma (including Religious Trauma, Relational and Developmental Trauma, and Sexual Trauma)
Loneliness and Social Isolation
Sexuality and Gender Identity
Burnout/Stress
I love to support…
therapists who are learning AEDP or curious about what it is like to experience AEDP therapy
folks who came to understand they are neurodivergent later in life
folks looking to heal complex or relational trauma that may even go back to their childhood
folks looking to understand and work through the impacts of religious trauma
folks who want a systemic perspective and value lived experience as a way to connect and build safety together
Supervision
I am a Level 3 AEDP therapist receiving AEDP focused supervision from:
Goretti Faria (Certified AEDP Supervisor)- Individual Supervision
Kari Gleiser (Senior AEDP Faculty)- Group Supervision focused on complex trauma
Ben Medley (Senior AEDP Faculty)- Group Supervision focused on the trauma of oppression
I am currently offering supervision to:
Practicum students completing their Masters programs looking for space to learn AEDP focused interventions
As an Educational Assistant in AEDP training to support therapists learning AEDP skills
Availability
I am offering sessions using telehealth (online via video) for folks living in British Columbia and walk and talk sessions for those local to the Vancouver area. As of May 2026, I have limited space available during weekdays to work with new folks.
My fee for a 50 minute individual session is $155.