"Listen. Are you breathing just a little
and calling it a life?"
- Mary Oliver -
Nicola Doughty (she/her)
I'm an experienced educator and therapist with 30 years of experience helping people work through their toughest problems using an integrated trauma-informed approach of existential, narrative and attachment theories.
All humans face challenges, and I enjoy co-creating a non-judgmental space where genuine, magical 'a-ha' moments occur. I'm committed to assisting individuals and families to work through any areas in which they find themselves stuck.
As the mom of a young adult, I've learned much about patience, humility and laughter. I'm an avid reader and outdoor enthusiast, and love learning alongside supporting individuals, families, and communities!
Counselling Services
Individual
One-on-one sessions allow for sharing personal stories and areas of challenge, processing emotions and thoughts to create space for a fresh perspective and positive action to move forward. Together we will make sense of the existing stories that may be holding you back from living the life you truly want.
Using an integrated approach, we will use a variety of strategies to support your well-being.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
$175
Parent Coaching & Educational Consulting
Parent Coaching: A family, no matter what its constellation, is a complex interlacing of relationships that deserve attention and careful tending. Children/youth live within the family system, and need the help of their caregivers to work through areas of challenge. It is tempting to want to "fix" the child or youth; however, we first need to understand what the behaviour is communicating, and then understand how the family system keeps that behaviour lodged in place. Parents are the key to releasing the stuck patterns and building meaningful, connected relationships!
Educational Consulting: Navigating the education system, health care system, and mental health care system can be daunting to families. Parents will be empowered to communicate effectively and advocate for their children/youth through up-to-date information, strategies for effective communication, and will learn how to create wrap-around support that will assist their child or youth.
Sessions are 60 minutes.
$200
Presentations
Parenting: when parents are motivated to learn more about the lives of their kids, it can be helpful to do so within a communal setting with other parents with shared interests. When we're learning about emotional, behavioural or learning issues, the goal is to understand yourself and your child(ren) and teen(s) from the inside out. Knowing that you are not alone in this is often empowering.
Educator Pro-D: move away from standard "how to" workshops and delve into the "why". Interactive sessions engage educators in critical thinking and developing their own authentic selves in and outside the classroom.
A variety of topics are available and can be tailored to your particular community's needs.
Corporate: ideal for professionals, team leaders, and employees interested in fostering a healthier, more productive work environment. It can be customized to specifically address and accommodate the unique needs, challenges, and goals of your team, ensuring maximum impact. Gain practical tools to manage stress and enhance personal well-being, foster stronger team cohesion and collaboration, and boost productivity, motivation and reduce absenteeism
Presentations range from 60-90 minutes, 3 hours, to full day.
*let's discuss how this can work for your audience
