NICOLE ALEXANDER, MEd, CCC

Welcome to Mind Ahead Counselling, and congratulations for taking a step towards a more authentic version of yourself. My goal as a therapist is to create a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and inclusive space where you can explore your own healing and make lasting changes. I believe that we each have the capacity to heal from within and live an authentic life that is deeply fulfilling. In sessions, we will explore your uniqueness and discover what pace allows you to feel both comfortable and challenged.

Areas of Practice:

• Depression and Anxiety

• Psychedelic integration

• Life transitions and Grief

• Self-esteem issues

• Coping skills

• Co-dependence and People pleasing

• Relationship problems

My Background

My passion for helping others began at a young age and led me down a path of deep self-exploration through inner child work and Hakomi therapy. Through doing my own work in therapy, I developed greater compassion for myself and others, broadened my perspective on life, and learned to question my relational patterns. This growth, both personal and professional, has expanded my sense of freedom and choice in my life.

I spent much of my young adulthood travelling through Asia, Europe, South America, Australia, and Africa. It was humbling to witness the many ways in which people live, love, and struggle. I saw resilience in even the greatest adversities. My passion for helping others solidified as a result and increased my faith in our own inner healing.

My formal training includes a Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology from St. Mary’s University, and a MEd in counselling psychology from the University of Lethbridge. I have worked in a hospital setting providing counselling to adolescents in crisis, and have helped them and their families find the strength and support to re-enter their communities. Much of my recent work has been in psychedelic integration, which has included my own personal journey in this realm. I have also completed trainings in Compassionate Inquiry, self-esteem, male and female sexuality, and sex positivity.