Therapists in A1E

The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, military service, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.

Lesley has spent the last 18 years working with adults and children in a number of capacities including counselling, social development and child behavioral modification.

It can take a lot of courage to reach out! I hope you feel safe here. Mental health challenges such as anxiety can show up in our body through digestive problems/IBS, muscle tension, exhaustion, pain, headaches, etc. - often related to or intensified by stress & trauma. My work alongside individuals is compassionate, and engages the mind and body to move through the joys and challenges of life. Sessions include breathwork, mindfulness, the nervous system, attachment, somatic work, IFS, nature & cognitive strategies. I will support you with tools to help you cope with your experiences, relationships, regulate emotions & find balance.

You deserve to feel excited about life, to like who you are, and to feel more than just stress and worry! I think many people are nervous when it comes to the idea of therapy/counselling because there is sometimes a fear that if I face the music, will it just get louder? Well, I want to provide you with a space that allows you to control the volume, while I help guide you and support you through the process. I want you to reach your goals, overcome emotional suffering, and develop the skills you need to feel empowered as you navigate this complex thing, we call life.

I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD. I work with clients to set personal and educational goals, accept anxiety as an important and useful tool, develop positive self-identity and establish meaningful relationships. By implementing positive behavioral changes, developing social skills and/or parenting programs we can work together to improve your relationship with yourself, your family and others. I also have experience providing post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions.

I’m an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. I specialize in working with adults, children, and families with ADHD. As someone living with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges that can be experienced throughout the various life stages. I have a highly specialized skillset and have worked in various areas of mental health, education, and pediatrics, including as a school-based Occupational Therapist.

Now accepting Virtual clients in Quebec, Ontario, and Newfoundland & Labrador, and Non-Insured Health Benefits. Nicole uses a holistic, person-centred and empathetic approach to provide clinical counselling to children, young people, and their families. A registered Clinical Social Worker, Nicole holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University, and a Master’s of Social Work from McGill University. She has received specific training in Cognitive Behaviour and Play Therapy approaches from Laurier University and the Canadian Association of Play Therapy.