C. Nicole MacLeod
C. Nicole MacLeod is a Registered Psychotherapist who builds strong, supportive therapeutic alliances where clients feel safe to be open, vulnerable, and fully themselves. She believes in meeting clients with unconditional positive regard, normalizing their struggles while upholding their unique strengths. Nicole brings authenticity to her work by sharing parts of her own experience, including living with ADHD, to foster mutual understanding. Clients describe feeling seen, empowered, and equipped to recognize their resilience and reframe overwhelming thoughts. She has a special interest in supporting those navigating trauma, shame, or self-judgment. Nicole invites clients into a nonjudgmental space to explore their challenges and learn how to help themselves thrive.
- Navigating learning as a female with ADHD, including my diagnostic journey and approach to challenges
- Supporting a wide range of needs and clientele by drawing from both personal and academic experiences
- Providing a safe space where all feels welcome
- Second-generation Canadian of German, Indigenous, and Scottish descent
- Kind
- Calm
- Warm
- Patient
- Non-judgmental
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Children
- Youth
- Families
- Refugees
- LGBTQ2S+ communities
- From diverse cultures and backgrounds, as I've worked in Canada, Japan, and Kuwait for over 25+ years
- You think you may be neurodivergent and want assessments, coping strategies, and support
- You are dealing with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, or personality disorders
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Welcome, heard, understood, and supported
- Confident about recognizing negative thought patterns and your ability to reframe them
- Excited and curious about trying art therapy even if you "aren't good at art"
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- Patient consent & policies
- Why you are seeking support, and how I can help
- Any questions you have about me or therapy with me
- Listen, validate, hold space
- Support you in guiding your therapeutic process
- Explain assessments, results & differences between natural and Western care and approaches
- Learn how to use CBT to redirect negative thoughts when triggers come up
- Learn meditation, focusing, and breathing techniques to cope with self-regulation
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
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Education
Yorkville University
Master of Arts, Clinical Counselling Psychology
2022
Harvard University
Master of Arts, Psychology, Harvard Extension School, First year,
2019
Trent University
Honours, Bachelor of Education
2015
York University
Specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts, Clinical and Neuropsychology
2011
Certifications
International Coaching Federation
Life Coaching Training Youth &Adults with ADHD
2018
Ontario College of Teacher’s
P/J Teacher Certificate
2015
Ontario College of Teachers & Trent University
Additional Education, Special Education I
2015
Women’s Support Network of York Region
Crisis Counselling Training Certificate
2009