Nicole Handrigan

MSW, RSW counselling services

Nicole is a Registered Social Worker and brings nearly 20 years experience in the field, providing support and interventions to a diverse population. Nicole has worked in various roles over the years and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team from her professional and lived experiences. She is passionate about advocacy, cultivating change and reducing barriers people face based on their unique differences, positionalities and community affiliations. She tries to reduce barriers where possible and is pleased to offer a sliding scale when needed.

Nicole has extensive experience working with various mental health difficulties, addictions and trauma (including individual, systemic and/or intergenerational trauma). She has worked with a wide range of diverse clientele and has significant experience working with Indigenous populations. She is also parent to a neurodivergent child and understands the difficulties with trying to survive while navigating complex systems.

Nicole believes in a collaborative approach and prioritizes formation of strong connections and working relationships with people. She provides a safe and nurturing environment where you are the expert of your own life. She is trained in a variety of things and is trained to provide trauma informed and neuro affirmative care; fun fact: she is neurodivergent herself and works with numerous others with formal and/or self diagnosis made. She provides a strengths-based, client centred approach and uses approaches aimed to calm your nervous system. Social work services may be covered by some personal insurances and direct billing may be an option.