My Story and Approach
Hello and welcome! My name is Nicole Couillard (she/her). If you are experiencing relationship/family difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, struggles with self-esteem and overall difficulties navigating the challenges of life, I will honour your experience through the power of self-compassion, curiosity, understanding and meaningful connection. I believe that challenging our limiting beliefs and behaviours is essential to learning and growing as humans. Together, we can create the space to foster healing, build coping skills and empower you to write your own story.
Background
I have a diverse professional background that spans over twenty-five years. I have had the privilege of working with children, teenagers, and families in the education system, in residential addiction treatment settings and in non-profit residential settings for medically fragile individuals. My education is equally diverse, including undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Education, a graduate certificate in Children’s Mental Health, and a graduate diploma in Foundations in School Counselling and Psychology. Most recently, I completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and am registered as a Provisional Psychologist.
My blended approach to therapy includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I am attachment-focused and client-centred. I offer walking therapy in Cochrane, and in-person office, virtual, and walking therapy in Airdrie.
I look forward to creating a safe and trusting working relationship as I walk alongside you (and your family) on your journey toward healing and growth.