Nicole (They/Them) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and is a member of good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association . They identify as queer, non-binary disabled, and Autistic. They are also a parent to two neurodivergent children.
Prior to working as a counsellor, Nicole worked as an education assistant in the public school system, supported childcare worker, and behaviour interventionist. They also spent two years assisting with research at SFU’s Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab.
Their practice is informed by their lived experience and their education and work background. Their approach is grounded in social justice practices and integrates elements of attachment theory, IFS, somatic-based therapies, and heavily adapted elements of “traditional” therapies. Nicole meets their clients with empathy, validation, curiosity, and a strong belief that each individual has the capacity for growth and change.
Nicole works with youth (12+), adults, and families. They have an interest in working with neurodivergent folks, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, PDA youth and/or their families, and folks exploring their gender, sexuality, and/or preferred relationship structure.
Nicole (They/Them) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s Degree in Counselling...
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My name is Kevin (he/him/his). I’m a registered social worker (RSW) and counsellor at AsUR Counselling. I identify in many different ways including cis & queer, white, I speak English & conversational French, and am able-bodied. I know that our identities influence our experiences of the world, including through racism, ableism, colonization, and more.
I work with children(6-10 years old) and adults. Sometimes people come because they are experiencing isolation, confused about hard experiences, anxiety, constant worry, frustration, some memory loss, anger/rage, hopelessness, shame, fear, being out-of-control or out-of-mind/body, hearing voices, being triggered, irritable, or helplessness. For some, they are questioning or coming to terms with their autism, adhd, or neurodivergent identity.
For kidos, being alone, really sad, broken because of something that happened, like no one understands, like everyone hates them, like the pressures of school/home are too much, like it can never get better, or being very confused about everything, and more, can all be part of the experience.
For me, counseling is about making sense of the world, self-acceptance, and working together to heal or navigate challenges. I utilize special ways to help with trauma called EMDR & Narrative Exposure Therapy. I also use various play therapy approaches and am a certified AutPlay therapy provider. Each approach is tailored for you. For instance, if being in nature or drawing makes you happy, we’ll include that. If explaining emotions is not your thing, we’ll doodle, dance, use symbols, create new words/vibes, choose songs that represent us, and more.
I am looking forward to joining you on your counseling journey. If you are utilizing extended health benefits, I encourage you to check if RSW sessions are covered by your provider. AFU funding (autism funding) is also available for child and family sessions.
My name is Kevin (he/him/his). I’m a registered social worker (RSW) and counsellor at AsUR Counse...
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If there is no availability, please add yourself to the waitlist on Thursday or Friday and I will do my best to get you in.
Ash dela Cruz Yip (They/Them) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. They identify as a Filipinx/Chinese, queer, trans, non-binary, able-bodied, uninvited settler on stolen Indigenous lands. Some of the roles they hold include partner, guardian of a teen, sibling, pawrent to 3 cats, friend, and athlete.
Ash chose to be a counsellor for many reasons. They have a passion for showing up for others in non-judgmental ways, challenging traditional psychotherapy and using alternative methods based in community care, and advocating for long-term change in how we experience each other, ourselves, and the world.
Their approach is collaborative, playful, empathic, and at the pace of the client. They draw mostly from narrative therapy, believing that the client knows themselves best and giving them the space to explore their experiences, and the context surrounding them, with empathy and care.
Ash enjoys working with youth (11+) and emerging adults through day-to-day struggles or significant life transitions. They have an interest in connecting with BIPOC clients, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent-identifying folks and those that live outside of or challenge social norms. Some things these folks may be struggling with include depression, anxiety, distress related to racialized or 2SLGBTQIA+ discrimination, identity, neurodivergent experiences (formal or self diagnosis), or parenting teens.
If there is no availability, please add yourself to the waitlist on Thursday or Friday and I will...
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