Counselling services in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and surrounding areas
I believe strongly that every person has the innate ability to enact the changes they wish to see in their lives, and I strive to be a support and guide during that growth. Often when we are feeling depressed, anxious, or out of sync with our loved ones we feel like there is something wrong with us; we struggle to connect our current feelings with our previous experiences. Or perhaps we make the connection on a thinking level but are unable to gain a felt sense of wellness. I will help you make sense of your history and your current experiences, allowing for a deep connection to the self and, in turn, deep connection to others.
I use a variety of modalities tailored to fit individuals and couples, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Attachment Repair. Above all, I am a compassionate and empathetic counsellor who will be a partner in your therapeutic journey.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. Know that I am here to provide non-judgmental, trauma-informed care in a supportive environment. I will meet you wherever you are at with understanding and warmth.
A designation of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Nicole believes in the power of connection. Life can be complicated and difficult at times. We are not meant to navigate it alone. She believes each person already has the inner-strength and wisdom needed to lead a hopeful and meaningful life. Her goal is to help her clients access their inner resources in a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate therapeutic space.
Nicole practices from a person-centered perspective characterized by warmth, empathy, and acceptance. Drawing on different therapeutic modalities to fit specific needs and goals, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Somatic approaches.
Nicole’s areas of focus include working with teens and adults experiencing signs of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions, with a specialty in working with clients experiencing disordered eating, body image, self-esteem, shame, or body dysmorphia.
Nicole is here to join and support you on your journey of self exploration, healing, and growth.
Being an animal-loving farmgirl at heart, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and horses on the farm.
Laura believes that when considering health, it should be done in a holistic manner considering body, mind and spirit. She looks to find ways to introduce new possibilities and learning to her clients. This can be new possibilities in moving, thinking, eating or living.
Laura worked as a physiotherapist for nine years until she retired due to health issues with chronic Lyme disease. Shortly after the Lyme diagnosis, her husband and two of her four children were also diagnosed with various tick-borne illnesses as well as ADHD. It was an incredibly difficult journey, but it drove Laura to research holistic healing alternatives. This search brought Laura to the Anat Baniel Method®. She found that ABM helped with energy management, clarity of mind and the freedom of easier movement.
Neuromovement® is a gentle, painless method based on neuroplasticity research. She uses intentional movements to connect with your brain, bringing about greater awareness and strengthening mind/body connections. This can help your brain let go of old unhealthy patterns (chronic pain, trauma, etc), and produces new possibilities of healthy, enjoyable living (improved movement, developmental milestones, recovering function, etc). Laura is certified to work with both children and adults.
Laura is also a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Holistic nutrition looks at more than just food, but also supports physical, mental and emotional well-being. She has seen much growth in her clients health journeys when combining nutrition support with Neuromovement® work that supports the brain and body.
Laura and her family recently moved to Qualicum Beach. Here she enjoys hiking, gardening and spending time with her husband and four teenagers. To find out more about Laura and her work, you can visit her website at www.friesenwellness.com.
Welcome and thank you for considering working with me. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s Degree (RSW) and Licensed Early Childhood Educator who draws on 30 years of professional work with children and their caregivers to walk alongside you in transforming shame, worry, frustration and overwhelm into increased confidence, joy and family-balance.
I work with adults individually (you do not need to be a parent) and with children and teens, as much as possible, with their parents or caregivers. Sometimes teens will want to have sessions on their own, and this is understandable.
If a lot of website reading is not for you, or after you read this you have questions, I welcome you to reach out to book a complementary, no- commitment 20 minute session using the booking button, or email me and I will find a time that works for you fcounsellingservices@gmail.com
I acknowledge I am living on the traditional un ceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples Snaw-Naw-As First Nations and Qualicum First Nations who live in relationship with this land since time immemorial. I am an uninvited guest of French, English, Scottish and Metis ancestry. Huy ch q’u.
Education:
Masters of Social Work, 2020
Bachelor of Social Work, 2017
ECE, 1997 and 2000
Certificates and Trainings:
Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy Two Year Training and supervision, 2024-2026
Theraplay® Sunshine Circles, 2024
Circle of Security, 2023
Ongoing Theraplay® Supervision and Practicum, April 2023-Current
Theraplay® level 1, 2023
DC:0-5, 2022
Infant Mental Health with Sick Kids Hospital, 2022
Trauma Informed CBT, 2022
Emotion Focussed Family Therapy, 2022
AEDP Foundations, 2022
DBT Adolescents, 2021
Narrative Practice Foundations, 2021
Sanyas Cultural Safety Training, 2019
Mary Oliver
NEST WELLNESS COLLECTIVE (MENTAL HEALTH Counselling )
3125 Van Horne Road, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 1X3, Canada
info@nestwellnesscollective.com
(250) 240-0975
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