Contact: rafeah.gangat@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: Adults (16+)

Services: Individual Counselling

Therapies Practised: Person Centred, CBT, Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based, Spiritually-Informed

Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Identity and Self Exploration, Stress Management, Communication, Boundary Setting, BIPOC, Intersectionality, and Spirituality

Languages Spoken: English

Designation Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17009

Meet Rafeah, a passionate Psychotherapist, who aims to destigmatize therapy within marginalised communities by offering support for anxiety, depression, identity exploration, stress management, communication, boundary setting, BIPOC, intersectionality, and spirituality challenges. Drawing from her personal experiences as a person of colour and a visibly Muslim woman, she provides culturally sensitive therapeutic options and promotes accessibility and inclusivity to all of her clients.

Rafeah’s current focus is providing support to individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. Her professional journey has been shaped by her commitment to providing empathetic and evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, that builds coping skills before addressing past traumas and unconscious thought processes.

With her unique background in Spiritual Care, Rafeah has a deep understanding of the connection between spirituality and mental health, enabling her to offer holistic support to clients from various backgrounds.

Rafeah highly values taking an intersectional approach - taking into consideration the client’s unique cultural identity and life experiences, to identify client strengths, and develop strategies and mindsets that help clients make realistic and sustainable changes in their lives.

In her sessions, Rafeah cultivates trust, empathy, non-judgement, validation and collaboration with clients, fostering positive therapeutic outcomes and empowering individuals to navigate challenges and achieve personal growth.

Rafeah Gangat is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17009 and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and completed her Master’s Degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy.

Currently Rafeah is available to see clients In-Person and Online Monday through Friday

When Rafeah is not supporting clients at Niilo Wellness she is spending time with friends and family, reading, or baking.

Contact: rafeah.gangat@niilowellness.ca Populations Served: Adults (16+) Services: Individual... Read More

Contact: vanshika.sharma@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: Adolescence to Adults (13+)

Services: Individual Counselling

Therapies Practised: ACT, CBT, DBT, Person-Centred and Somatic Therapy

Focus: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Self Esteem, and Stress

Languages Spoken: English, Punjabi and Hindi

Designation Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #15818

Meet Vanshika, an empathetic Psychotherapist nurturing empowerment among her diverse clients who experience symptoms of anxiety, cultural identity struggles, or personality disorders so they may experience increased self-confidence, calm and clarity in their lives.

Vanshika’s current focus is providing support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotional disturbances and stress. Clients would describe her approach as warm, friendly and welcoming. She aims to provide a safe space and comfortable environment where clients feel heard and understood. With additional training in somatic therapy, she is able to guide clients towards bodily awareness, releasing trauma and stress, as well as understanding the mind-body connection.

With a profound understanding of the intricacies of cultural identity and awareness of the struggles encountered by marginalised groups, she serves clients from all backgrounds with empathy and compassion. Her ongoing training and integration of dialectical behavioural therapy helps her to understand the struggles of individuals with bipolar disorder, eating disorders and borderline personality disorder. She helps to guide clients with mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

As someone with multiple years of experience in the healthcare field, working as a Medical Assistant and Psychotherapist, Vanshika has a deep understanding of creating and implementing treatment options. She has worked closely with individuals with various struggles including grief, life transitions, health concerns, and work-life balance.

Vanshika Sharma is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #15818 and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies from the University of Waterloo with a minor in Psychology, and completed her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. As a recent graduate and someone who worked with the University of Waterloo Health Services, she is able to grasp the struggles of students and young adults in difficult situations.

Currently Vanshika is available to see clients Online or In-Person Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday.

In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with loved ones and socialising with people. She enjoys self-care in the form of yoga, walks with her dog and watching movies of all genres.

Contact: vanshika.sharma@niilowellness.ca Populations Served: Adolescence to Adults (13+) Ser... Read More

Contact: tianna.baron@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: (age groups); 10-25

Services: Individual Counselling In-Person & Online

Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-esteem, Trauma, Behavioural Issues, Grief & Loss, Friendship Conflict, and Family Issues

Therapies Practised: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, ASSIST, Trauma-Focused Modalities, Play therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness & Relaxation

Languages Spoken: English

Designation Info: Registered Social Worker #852483

Meet Tianna, a Registered Social Worker, passionate about counselling youth and young adults to help them envision & strive towards their bright futures by empowering them to work through the struggles of anxiety, depression & low self-esteem they face today. For those aged 10-25 years old, Tianna aims to ensure clients feel protected, seen & heard, as they learn to trust that there is space for them in this world - and they truly matter!

For kids struggling with anger, grief, or tricky friendship & family issues, it can feel as though joy in childhood is lost. Tianna empowers children & youth to work through the struggles they face, manage big & complicated emotions, and create space to feel understood & safe to be themselves.

Similarly, as a young adult who lacked support as a child and recognize how this could have an impact on your future, and now is the time to reach out for support. Together you can work through childhood hurts to reclaim the joy to be found, and build upon strengths to feel safe and stable as an emotionally mature adult, striving towards your bright future.

By providing trauma informed care, with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Tianna creates opportunities for youth to gain skills to help manage and cope with big and complicated emotions stemming from their life experiences, to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and distress. With emphasis on their goals, age and stage of development, Tianna helps clients challenge & reframe false beliefs about themselves, identify their triggers, validate their experiences, and create goals and actionable steps towards the aspirations they have for themselves.

Meeting clients where they are at, Tianna creates sessions that are rooted in establishing trust and are client led -to be more high energy with physical movement or more relaxed with colouring- to best facilitate space for clients to be open and explore how they are feeling and how those feelings are impacting their day to day lives.

Tianna Barron is a Registered Social Worker #852483 and member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She is a graduate from Sheridan College obtaining a diploma in Social Service Work furthered her education at the University of Waterloo, completing a Bachelor’s degree in Social & Development Studies, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. As a CYW within the Waterloo Region District School Board she loves counselling youth within the school as well as coaching them on the field through various sports teams. Tianna highly values education and is currently working towards her MDiv in Pastoral- Counselling at Tyndale University.

Currently Tianna is available to see clients Monday to Friday with daytime and evening appointments available for in person and online child & youth counselling sessions.

When Tianna is not working with clients she is hosting her new podcast on mental health, spending time serving and connecting with her family & community. She is also passionate about her missionary work, both locally and abroad, which is dedicated to creating safe spaces for neglected youth, ensuring they feel heard, seen, and loved.

Contact: tianna.baron@niilowellness.ca Populations Served: (age groups); 10-25 Services: Indi... Read More

To book your session Contact naomi@niilowellness.ca OR visit https://p.bttr.to/2Tf8sy3

You can also learn more at naomilaw.com

Populations Served: Adults (16+)

Services: Nutritional Counselling, Holistic Nutrition

Therapies Practiced: Nurturing Confidence Method, HAES

Focus: Nutrition and Mental Health, Digestive Health, Chronic Health Conditions, Stress Management, Weight Management, Focus and Energy Enhancement

Languages Spoken: English

Naomi Law is Co-Founder of Niilo Wellness, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), and currently pursuing designation as a Psychotherapist.

Since 2017, has been operating her online based nutritional counselling practice as The Mental Health Nutritionist serving clients all across North America and is thrilled to launch Niilo Wellness to serve clients In-Person locally in Guelph, ON.

As a graduate of the Natural Nutrition Diploma Program at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Naomi is a holistic practitioner who uses Nutrition as the foundation to expand your understanding of…

• how your body works & what could be causing your symptoms,
• how emotions, behaviours, & nutrient deficiencies are connected,
• why honouring your needs is critical to healing,
• & how the practice of nurturing yourself physically, emotionally & spiritually is foundational to achieving optimal physical and mental health.

Naomi works with clients who are eager to optimise their well-being, be that through an individualised, structured Nutrition Program, or on a more casual session by session basis, depending on clients needs.

Naomi is also the founder of The Nurturing Confidence Method, an online community based program for women to break free from anxiety & grow in self confidence.

Even though Naomi has an emphasis on women’s mental health, including symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, & ADHD, she also supports clients with…

• Digestive Health: Allergies, Food Sensitivities, Disordered Eating, Digestive Disorders
• Hormonal Health: Low Libido, Infertility & Reproductive Health
• Physical Pain: Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Migraines
• Skin Health: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis

Naomi’s personal journey, including traumas, medical conditions, marriage, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, has shaped her commitment to healing, continual learning, and her unique way of client care that helps clients build a healthy, joyful future despite their past experiences.

Naomi loves being a member of the Guelph community and lives here with her husband, 3 teenage children, sweet dog, and a growing number of house plants 🪴

As a Holistic Nutritionist, Naomi works with clients to help them understand how to properly nourish themselves and does not provide counselling as a therapist. Please be sure that you are booking a session for the purpose of receiving holistic nutritional counselling and not psychotherapy, as Naomi is not a Psychotherapist.

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Contact: lauren.mcginty@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: 16+

Services: Individuals & Couples

Location: Individuals–Online & In Person, Couples–In person Only

Focus: High-Performance Individuals, Anxiety, Over-thinking, Decision Making, Self-Confidence, Body Image, Shame, Existential Issues, LGBTQ2S+, Identity, Boundaries, Grief

Therapies Practised: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existentialism, Internal Family Systems, Emotions Focused Therapy, Gottman Level 1

Languages Spoken: English

Designation Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #14579

Meet Lauren…

…A vibrant and compassionate Psychotherapist who counsels artists, athletes, and high performance folks experiencing anxiety, burnout, transitions, depression, and ennui in exploring one’s sense of self, expanding sustainable confidence, creating a framework of understanding, and developing actionable tools to live and maintain one’s most authentic and meaningful life.

Coming from a non-traditional psych background, Lauren has a range of unique life experiences from which to draw from and relate to. From competing across North America as an equestrian, working and studying at the comedy world’s iconic Second City, and acting in television and stage while in a metal band, she understands the demands and balance of a high-performance lifestyle, and the challenges and delights of relating to a wide range of personalities.

Resonating with the universal nature of existential philosophy, Lauren draws from a range of therapeutic modalities to have the best fitting tools for each client’s specific needs. She also takes a relational peer-based approach having completed CMHA’s Foundations of Peer Support and Skills for Safer Living, drawing from her own experiences with mental health challenges and the systems around it. She loves working with individuals who are challenging and/or deconstructing their experience of the status quo.

Lauren works from a holistic and strength-based approach. She strives to understand an individual’s unique meaning making, resulting perspectives, experiences, and values. Sessions leverage one’s natural talents and abilities even further, developing skills and addressing needs as they come up. She draws from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to enhance her clients’ coping, emotional regulation skills, and purpose building. Lauren isn’t afraid to dive in deep and meet all the parts of a person, finding and following feelings with compassion and curiosity (Gestalt/Internal Family Systems).

Lauren knows therapy can be hard, but it shouldn’t be scary. She often filters sessions through an artist’s lens, taking great inspiration from Maya Angelou’s quote: “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” She meets clients as an excited, educated, willing peer, content to meet you “where you’re at” and find out where you want to go, and how you want to get there! She’ll note that not knowing is okay too.

Additionally, Lauren enjoys working with partners wanting to make a good thing even better. She has completed her Level 1 clinical training in Gottman Method couples therapy, pulls from attachment-based Emotions Focused Therapy, and is both poly and trauma informed. She helps create a safe space for folks to explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals, collaboratively and compassionately coming up with tailored solutions to unique challenges. She additionally offers a preventative approach, refining and building resilience in relationships, encouraging calm connection and communication that feels more sustainable and in alignment with one’s values.

Lauren McGinty is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #14579 with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She earned her Bachelors of Arts from the University of Guelph and her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

When Lauren isn’t in the office, she’s likely in rehearsals for something… jamming or performing with her band, in a musical, on set, seeing a comedy show, falling down a research rabbit hole, knitting socks and sweaters, dancing up a storm, or on a trail ride enjoying the forest or your favourite farmer’s field.

Contact: lauren.mcginty@niilowellness.ca Populations Served: 16+ Services: Individuals & ... Read More

Contact: alex.daechsel@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: Adults (18+)

Services: Individual Counselling

Therapies Practised: Person Centered, Attachment-based, Relational, Parts work, Psychodynamic, Polyvagal Theory, ACT, CBT, Solution-focused

Focus: Relationship issues, Anxiety, Low Mood, Burnout, People Pleasing, Low Self-Esteem, ADHD, Women’s Issues including Perimenopause and Menstrual Disorders

Languages Spoken: English

Designation Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #13687

Meet Alex, a dedicated psychotherapist committed to assisting women in navigating life’s challenges to reclaim joy in their lives.

Alex is passionate about working with women who are struggling in their relationships, experiencing difficulty setting boundaries, and are feeling worn out from managing everyday life. She takes a special focus in working with women who are experiencing low self-esteem, burnout, people pleasing, anxiety, stress, and low mood. Alex supports women experiencing perimenopause and menstrual disorders including PMDD, offering practical support to manage symptoms, ultimately helping women embrace a more fulfilling life.

​Alex further supports women who are struggling with ADHD (diagnosed or not), and is pursuing an ADHD Clinical Services Provider Certification to better support neurodivergent individuals, particularly women, facing challenges. From her specialized training in anxiety and panic disorder, she provides psychoeducation to facilitate your understanding of the nature and purpose of anxiety, and helps you in developing tools to work through it. Being trauma-informed, she aims to ensure a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore what is holding you back from feeling authentic and whole.

In sessions with Alex, you will experience a collaboration that emphasizes trust, warmth, and even humour. Alex integrates various therapeutic methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, parts work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and attachment theory. She incorporates polyvagal theory in to her work to help you understand your body’s response to stress, helping you learn regulation strategies to develop a sense of safety and connection within. She uses a person-centered approach and will tailor her therapeutic style in a way that aligns with your unique needs and values, fostering self-compassion and a deeper connection to yourself.

Alex Daechsel is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #13687 with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Professional Member with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Ottawa and completed her Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University.

Alex is currently available Wednesdays and Fridays for In-Person and Online Individual Counselling.

When she’s not guiding clients towards improved relationships and mental wellness, Alex cherishes time with friends and family, enjoys the serenity of nature, and finds balance through practising Yoga and Pilates.

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Contact: andra.gemmell@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: Adults (18+)

Services: Individual

Location: Both Online & In-Person

Focus: Anxiety & Depression, Addictions, Workplace Boundaries, Body Image, Life Transitions

Therapies Practised: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Gottman Method, Trauma-Informed

Languages Spoken: English

Designation Info: Registered Psychotherapist (#11293)

Meet Andra, an encouraging psychotherapist, who aims to instill confidence within adults to take up space in the world by offering support for life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, addictions, and boundaries.

Andra aims to create a welcoming, empathetic environment where clients feel truly understood and safe, while also incorporating appropriate humour to make the therapeutic journey more engaging.

Andra’s current focus is dedicated to helping clients navigate changes such as entering parenthood, navigating school studies, beginning a new job, or managing relationship dynamics. She also works with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, and body image concerns.

Andra’s approach focuses on empowering clients to handle these transitions with confidence and establish strong personal boundaries. By addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of these changes, she helps clients build resilience and adapt effectively to new circumstances. Some of her modalities include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), that aid in developing practical skills and coping strategies that promote emotional balance and a sense of control in one’s own life.

Andra Gemmell is a Registered Psychotherapist (#11293) and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of Guelph, and Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Her experience in the mental health field comes from working with individuals facing diverse mental health challenges in various settings. During her time as a Behavioural Counsellor at Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, Andra worked with both incarcerated and non-incarcerated individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges in a residential treatment setting. She gained insight into the ways people attempt to manage traumatic pasts, and recognized how these coping strategies can sometimes be counterproductive over time. Building on this experience and employing a trauma-informed approach, she guides individuals towards developing healthier methods to address past traumas once they feel secure and grounded to prevent them from feeling overwhelmed in the process.

Drawing from her role as a Service Coordinator at Here24/7, where she provided one-on-one crisis support and referrals to people experiencing suicidal ideation, addiction, and mental health crises, Andra is skilled in helping clients feel quickly understood and prepared to engage in therapeutic work. Her approach aims to help clients be ready to handle therapy effectively by addressing their immediate emotional needs with empathy while helping them have a plan for next steps.

Currently Andra is available to see clients online or in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

When Andra is out of the office she is either spending time with her husband and son, connecting with her Romanian roots through cooking or family, watching reality TV, or reading the latest booktok recommended book.

Contact: andra.gemmell@niilowellness.ca Populations Served: Adults (18+) Services: Individual... Read More

Contact: stephanie.koutsoulianos@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: 17+

Services: Individual Counselling

Location: Online, In-Person

Focus: Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationships, Sex, Sexuality & Intimacy, Body Image, Boundaries, Life Transitions, Student Issues, LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC

Therapies Practised: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy

Languages Spoken: English

Designation Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #14536

Meet Steph…

… A compassionate psychotherapist who is dedicated to supporting a diverse range of individuals facing difficulties with anxiety, sex and relationships, self-esteem, and boundaries. She aims to enhance their overall well-being and live more intentional and enriching lives.

Understanding the courage it takes to be vulnerable and ask for help, Steph creates a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to open up about difficult and taboo topics. She prioritises building trust so that clients feel heard, validated, and respected.

Currently, Steph focuses on supporting individuals (ages 17+) who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, and feel stuck in unhelpful patterns. She is particularly passionate about working with post-secondary students, helping them navigate academic pressure, identity exploration, relationship issues, and the transition to independence during these transformative years. She collaborates with students to develop sustainable coping skills, enhance social support, build confidence, and promote positive long-term outcomes.

Steph uses an integrative approach tailored to each client’s specific needs, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She values cultural humility and adopts a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach that honours the unique experiences of each client.

In sessions with Steph, clients can expect her to be enthusiastic about meeting their counselling preferences, co-creating goals, and working together to define what “progress” uniquely means for them. Clients would describe her approach as gentle, grounded, challenging, and sometimes humorous. She highlights client’s strengths and helps them gain direction while effectively handling the pain and suffering that come along with being human.

Steph is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying, #14536) and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Family and Child Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University.

Embracing a lifelong learning mindset, Steph engages in ongoing training to expand her skillset. She is currently pursuing further training to support clients who struggle with codependency in their relationships, as well as those who have experienced narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. Steph is also in the process of pursuing further education to become a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) and aspires to further her education in sex therapy.

Currently, Steph is available to see clients Online or In-Person Monday to Thursday, offering a mix of daytime and evening appointments.

Outside of the office, Steph enjoys spending time with her cats, reading, going to the gym, indulging in reality TV, listening to reggaeton, and being with her loved ones.

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Contact: daina.colbourne@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: Adults (18+), Adults (65+)

Services: Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling, Family Counselling

Therapies Practised: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Focus: Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Spirituality

Languages Spoken: English

Designation Info: Registered Psychotherapist (#007048)

About Daina Colbourne

Meet Daina, a compassionate Registered Psychotherapist, with a background in supporting clients during major life transitions and change, grief and bereavement counselling.

Daina supports individuals, couples, and families navigate the complex emotions of grief and loss, helping them work towards healing and resilience.

In her sessions, Daina creates a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for clients of all backgrounds, offering the freedom to explore with her client to build a strong and trusting relationship. Her trauma-informed care ensures every client, and their loved ones, feels heard, supported, and empowered.

Daina tailors her therapeutic approaches to meet clients needs and includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Daina Colburne is a Registered Psychotherapist (#007048) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Regis College, University of Toronto, an Honours Bachelor of Arts from Lakehead University, and a Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies from the University of Guelph. She is an Associate Member of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) and continues to develop her skills through ongoing education.

For those seeking empathetic support to find peace amidst the challenges of life, consider connecting with Daina.

Daina is currently available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for In-Person and Online Counselling.

Beyond her devotion to her clients, Daina is actively involved in her community as a volunteer facilitating support groups and serving on advisory committees as an advocate for people with disabilities. A source of joy for Daina is the time she spends with her family & her beloved dog.

Contact: daina.colbourne@niilowellness.ca Populations Served: Adults (18+), Adults (65+) Se... Read More

Contact

nick@niilowellness.ca

Populations Served: Adults (16+)

Services: Individual & Couples Counselling

Therapies Practiced: Person Centered, CBT, Gottman Method

Focus: Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, Rumination, Depression, ADHD, Couples & Marriage, Relationships, Grief & Loss

Language Spoken: English

Info: Registered Psychotherapist (#12001)

About Nick Law

Nick Law is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #12001 and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph, Social Service Worker diploma at Humber College, and completed his Master’s Degree in Clinical Counselling.

Nick is a Co-Founder of Niilo Wellness with the primary focus of serving clients from all walks of life within a community of like minded wellness professionals.

As a support worker at Wyndham House in Guelph, Nick helped youth struggling with homelessness, employment, addictions, and the law through a combination of emotional support, life skills, and fostering positive connections in the community. He listened carefully to their individual stories and learned the importance of building trusting relationships instead of just giving advice.

Working with Family and Children’s Services in Guelph, Nick helped implement programs to help a range of families experiencing conflict and breakdown. He worked closely with parents helping them develop healthier attachments and parenting skills through the Circles of Security program. During his time supporting families, he’s come to understand the impact past trauma can have on relationships of all kinds - especially when it comes to attachment between parents and children.

Nick’s current focus is providing support to both individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship conflict. Clients would describe Nick’s approach as calming, grounded and focused. He is not only an extremely attentive listener but also skilled at helping his clients identify and leverage their strengths. Nick’s training and experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps clients develop healthier mindsets and learn the practical skills to improve their mood going forward in their lives. He also appreciates what it’s like being a client thanks to the personal work he’s done on communication, relationships, and developing healthy boundaries.

Nick also loves helping couples at all stages of their relationships. His ongoing training in Gottman Method Couples Counselling helps him guide couples how to communicate more effectively, problem solve as a team, and improve their friendship and intimacy. He believes couples can rebuild trust and connection by directly working through past hurts and betrayal.

Outside of the office, Nick enjoys backcountry camping with his wife and three children, creating art and music, and connecting with the Guelph community.

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