Get to Know Nicole

We all hit a bump in the road from time to time. Perhaps you find yourself here because you’ve hit that bump (or several… so it feels like). You might find yourself experiencing increased levels of stress and worry or finding yourself constantly overthinking. Maybe your relationship with your significant other or those most important to you are feeling strained; leaving you feeling alone, exhausted, and confused.

As a psychotherapist, I work predominantly with individuals and couples who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck in their personal lives, relationships, or with the various challenges life throws at us. I can help you better understand your internal world, reduce unwanted stress and overthinking, and feel more confident and connected in your relationships.

Maybe you have been feeling strongly conflicted, like different parts of yourself want different things or have different beliefs. I can help you to better understand the different parts of yourself and build a better relationship with them. The quieting of the mind that we so often seek, typically comes once these different parts are able to settle down and relax within our system. This often requires us to shift our attention inwards with curiosity; building a relationship with our different parts, listening to our emotions, and restoring trust in ourselves.

Perhaps you have been interacting with your partner through overly intense or minimized emotions, triggered to react rather than stimulated to respond, stuck in what feels like a never-ending cycle of suffering and conflict. I can help couples to shift their focus towards the space between them, rather than searching for the source of their problems within each other. In doing so, couples can begin to identify and better understand their patterns of conflict, communicate about them effectively, and increase sense of connection, friendship, and intimacy.

I understand seeking support can be uncomfortable and even scary at times, especially as we consider facing the most painful and commonly avoided parts of ourselves and our relationships. I can offer you a non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore whatever is weighing you down. I believe that profound and lasting change can come when we take that brave step to shift our attention inwards, rather than working tirelessly to eliminate, suppress, or avoid.

Whether you are seeking support on your own or with your partner, I would be honored to work with you. If you have questions about therapy, my counselling approach, or simply wonder if we would be a good fit; I would be happy to offer you a free initial consultation.