Nicola utilizes a compassionate and strengths-based approach, seeing the potential and wisdom of each client. Nicola aims to guide clients to find a balance between acceptance and growth through learning effective skills, empowerment and connection with self. Nicola is a registered provisional psychologist, trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Nicola graduated from the City University of Seattle with a Master in Counselling degree and previously worked and volunteered in various public and private mental health settings. Nicola comes to the field of psychology with a background in kinesiology and massage therapy. When she’s not at work, you will find Nicola in the mountains, skiing or hiking.