Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

256 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R

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Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues and challenges for your mind and body. Life shouldn't be so hard and you deserve to live a better life. Together we can create goals that focus on your values and having better connections to yourself and others.

I offer a custom approach for each of my clients. I start by understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. I can help you put a plan in place to support you moving forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. I offer a safe space with in-person, virtual or teletherapy services to suit your schedule.

Helping people live a better life is my passion. It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a loss, life transition or helping you change a pattern of behaviour that is keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you feel better so you can live the life you have always dreamed of! Reach out today and we'll get started on your journey together.

Call or Email Nicole Puckering now for a free 15 minute consultation - (672) 572-0171 x203

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Allius Services Inc.

256 Wallace Street

Nanaimo, BC V9R

(672) 572-0171 x203

I offer in-person, online and tele-therapy services and am available most weekdays until early evening.

I specialize in Coping Skills, Relationship Issues and Anxiety

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Allius Services Inc.

256 Wallace Street

Nanaimo, BC V9R

(672) 572-0171 x203

I offer in-person, online and tele-therapy services and am available most weekdays until early evening.

I specialize in Coping Skills, Relationship Issues and Anxiety

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $180
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Alberta Blue Cross
Beneva | SSQ
Blue Cross
Canada Life | Great-West Life
CINUP
CVAP | Crime Victim
Desjardins
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
First Nations Health Authority
iA Financial Group
Johnson
Johnston Group
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
Pacific Blue Cross

I am a pre-approved provider to direct bill First Nation Health clients. We carry an on-site payment option for debit/credit. We do not direct bill to insurance providers, however, do provide an invoice for you to submit to your provider upon payment. Please reach out if you have further questions.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 20711 Nicole Puckering
In Practice for 2 Years
Degree/Diploma from Vancouver Island University B.A. Child and Youth Care (Child Welfare specialization) / 2017
Degree/Diploma from Vancouver Island University Child and Youth Care / 2014
Attended Masters in Counselling Psychology, MACP, Graduated 2022

I have over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth and families in crisis. I support individuals couples and families, experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural challenges, emotional dysregulation, as well as high-conflict divorce and separation.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Coping Skills
Relationship Issues
Anxiety

Expertise

Anger Management
Behavioural Issues
Career Guidance
Child
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Substance Use

I work with clients that are struggling with anxiety, relationships, trauma and self-esteem. During our initial sessions, we will explore both past and current challenges and collaboratively create a plan to address them. Most of my clients have reported seeing an ease in symptoms within the first month of receiving therapy with the goal of better sustainable health and well-being afterwards.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

3 Endorsements

Michelle Mills

BA CYC, MACP , RCC

Nicole's dedication and expertise are evident in her work with youth, families and adults. She is a trusted and skilled counsellor who helps facilitate meaningful change with her clients.

Chaowen Yuan

Counsellor, BA, MSEd, RCC

Nicole's expertise and compassionate approach foster a supportive healing environment for her clients. With exceptional clinical skills and unwavering dedication to their well-being, she seamlessly integrates professionalism and empathy into her practice.

Allius Services Inc.

Counsellor, MA, RCC-ACS, CPT, BCRPT-S

Nicole is an important clinician on the Allius Services team. She does great work with the adults, youth and families. She enjoys supporting parents and couples to make improvements in their key relationships. Nicole has made real differences for clients.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Single Mother

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Single Mother

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Family Systems
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice. In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy, and decide the most appropriate way to help you make progress. With ACT, we'll explore your values, thoughts and emotions and how they impact you. During treatment I'll help you learn how to defuse from negative thoughts by creating flexibility and acceptance.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

Location

Primary Location

Allius Services Inc.

256 Wallace Street

Nanaimo, BC V9R

(672) 572-0171 x203

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Nanaimo

Postal Codes

I offer in-person, online and tele-therapy services and am available most weekdays until early evening.

Call for a free consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC

I offer in-person, online and tele-therapy services and am available most weekdays until early evening.

Call for a free consultation now - (672) 572-0171 x203

Nicole Puckering

Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC