MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Nikka
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“My name is Nikka (she/her), and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and student therapist at Rebound Total Health. Having worked in a variety of fields, I discovered my true passion for supporting people with their wellness. I have worked in the mental health industry for over 3 years, supporting couples, parents, and individuals from the ages 6+ who are managing a variety of challenges. I have helped support parents with their parenting style, couples with mediating conflict and working towards a healthier relationship/reconnecting, and have supported children, youths, and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression.”
“It’s important to remember that your journey through life is your own, and no one else’s. Only you have the power to write your story.”
HOW WE CAN MEET
We Can Connect Virtually or In Person
Whether you’re near or far, I can help you bounce back. We can meet in-person in a calming, quiet environment in our newly renovated office space in Dundas, Ontario. We can also meet conveniently online or via telephone, giving you more flexibility to choose a time and place that works for you and your busy schedule. If you’re ready to start, book a free consultation with me below
What Can I Help you with?
I have experience working with Teens, Adults, Couples & Seniors.
Do you need help with any of the struggles listed below? I can help!
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
LGBTQ2IAS+
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Stress
Self Esteem
Emotional Regulation
Perfectionism & People Pleasing
Burnout Coping and Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Don’t see your struggle on the list above? Let’s chat in a free consultation to see if I can help you or if someone on the Rebound team would be a better fit.
Working With Me
If you are looking for an authentic, honest, compassionate, and driven therapist you need not look further. I work to empower clients to make the changes they want to see in life happen. At the end of a session, I aim for clients to feel set up for success and excited to work towards their personal goals/overall betterment.
Worth Mentioning
As clients decide who they want to work with for counselling, there’s lots to take into consideration! Here are some additional perks you should know of!
Respect: Therapy is all about YOU, not the therapist. I will put you first and will work with you to achieve your goals.
Authenticity: I don’t take myself too seriously. I recognize that you are the expert on your own life, and I respect that you are opening up to let me have a look inside. Working with me, you will not feel judged, but validated.
Accessibility: I recognize the need to services to be adaptable, and can work with you to maintain sessions virtually, or in-person to best accommodate your needs. I aim to remove the hurdle to receiving quality services.
What does a session with me look like?
If you enjoy humour and working with someone who takes a dynamic approach to counselling, then we may be the right fit! I always check-in with my clients and ensure I am not missing anything important before diving into the work (because life loves to throw curve balls). I work with my clients to work towards their unique goals and foster a safe space where you can develop your own awareness as well as build strategies for long-term success.
Q & A With Me
Just for Fun
Q: Dogs or Cats?
A: Oh gosh I love them All! I actually used to work in an animal clinic (mainly to give all the pets some much needed additional love)!
Q: Guilty Pleasure?
A: Reality TV – rarely do I have time for it, but I will always find a way to make time!
Q: Favourite Season?
A: I am an big Autumn and Winter gal myself, but I won’t shy away from singing in the rain or a an organized beach day!
Q: Favourite Saying?
A: One of my family sayings: ‘One thing at a time’, I live by this!
Q: Biggest Pet Peeve
A: When people do not capitalize nouns...This started back when a friend wouldn’t capitalize the first and last name of their Sims when I was young, and I have not let it go
Q: Ideal Vacation?
A: Bali, Indonesia (Waterfalls? Temples? Volcanoes? Beaches? I am IN!) In all reality, give me a weekend away with my friends anywhere and I’m happy as could be!
Q: Hobbies?
A: Video games, Cooking/Baking, Gym, Cross Stitching, and playing with my sister’s pup!
Q: Big Dreams?
A: Continuing to travel, starting a family (in due time), and being surrounded by my loved ones (both furry and human)
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of those depths.”
-Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
My Approach
My approach is integrative and is tailored to best suit your needs. I access your goals, needs, and impacts to help best determine what would be the most helpful approach to utilize. I work with you to accomplish your goals. As a team, we will approach and tackle your challenges together in a clear, impactful, and success-oriented way. Life is stressful, challenging, and difficult to manage on your own. That’s where I come in. Whether you need a good listener, advocate, cheerleader, or coach, I am here to support you
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Expand awareness of how your psychological, and physiological reactions connect or impact your core beliefs, values, and goals.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy empowers you to tell your own story, as the expert on your own life, and helps to externalize the challenges you face without fear of judgement or bias.
Person-Centered Therapy
Recognizing the motivation to achieve personal wellness, and positive functioning, person-centred therapy focuses on facilitating a client’s own awareness and building of skills, guiding them on their own journey, rather than directing it.
Solution-Focused
Coupled with other modalities, Solution-Focused therapy looks at practical strategies to help improve your wellness through a collaborative lens; pursuing how small positives can lead to big changes.
Fees & Session Costs
Individual 50-Minute Session $100+hst
Couples’ 50-Minute Session $120+hst
Credentials
Masters of Arts in Counselling and Psychology - Yorkville University (In Progress)
CCPA Member ID #11249697
CRPO Member ID #15474
Training Highlights
Risking, Reaching and Responding: Transforming Relationships in Stage 2 of EFT - Pesi (2023)
Soothing the Threatened Brain: Using Attachment Science to Create Bonding, Satisfying Relationships with Sue Johnson - Pesi (2023)
Dr. Sue Johnson's Intensive Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis - Pesi (2023)
Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems Therapy - Pesi (2023)
Mental Health First Aid – Veterans (2023)
The Working Mind Manager program - Mental Health Commission of Canada (2024)
Mental Health First Aid – Adults who interact with youth (2015)
“Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners”.
– William Shakespeare
Interested in working with me?
As your counsellor I provide a comfortable, judgement-free space for help and healing. When you’re ready, I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re the right fit.
