Nicole Paley

For 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals of all ages, couples and families navigate life’s most painful and meaningful moments. I work with couples who feel disconnected and caught in painful patterns; perhaps trying to figure out if they can make their relationship work. I also support youth and adults navigating grief and loss (mourning a loved one or the end of a relationship), major transitions, feeling stuck in their lives or wanting to find some healing or changes within themselves. Together, we create a cozy, safe atmosphere to explore and cultivate meaning and restoration.

I'm a warm, client-centered experienced therapist who views therapy as an opportunity to compassionately work with what's creating suffering in a safe and sacred environment. What matters most in therapy is that a client feels like they can bring their entire selves into our space to work through what's necessary for healing. I work primarily with individuals of all ages and couples.

I also work as a school counsellor and educator and blend in an educational approach to therapy when fitting; I have passion for sharing with clients coping tools that I believe will help them. Through my work as a school counsellor, I also have a lot of experience working with parents and family systems as well as what navigating the school experience involves. I have prior counselling experience at BC Cancer Agency and the Friends for Life Society (working with groups and individuals with life-limiting illnesses) which both left me with such deep respect for human resiliency even in the face of life-altering illness and mortality. 

I have lived experience with loss of a family member (sibling), divorce, co-parenting after divorce, eating disorders and experiencing life as a highly sensitive person. 

Choosing a therapist that really suits you is important and can be tricky! If my words resonate with you and you feel like I could be a good fit, I encourage you to contact me to have a free consultation.