NICOLE SDAO

Nicole Sdao

HSBW, RSW

P: 249-942-5998
E: nicolesdao.counselling@gmail.com

Currently accepting clients

Availability:
Monday - Friday, Some weekends

Supporting Ages
- 13 - 30
- Individual, Teens, Adults

 

About Nicole:

I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and have been practicing for 6 years in counselling therapy and community mental health.

I understand seeking support in our hardest moments can be an intimidating task. I prioritize creating a safe space, where you can explore your needs, goals, and challenges. You are the expert on yourself, and my role is to accompany you in determining where there are opportunities for new skills, or shifts in perspectives.

I would be honoured to be a part of your journey. If you feel I may be a good fit, or would like to connect to see if we click, please reach out so we can explore!

  • To feel safe and share intimate details about yourself, it's helpful to share a genuine connection! It’s important to feel comfortable and that building a trusting relationship with your counsellor is possible. Here is a little about me to help you determine if I might be that person!

    I have always called Lake Superior home. I love spending summers near the water and nature, and admiring the beauty of winter from indoors while staying warm and cozy. I have far too many house plants, a small vintage tea cup collection, and my best accessory is dog hair on everything (not by choice!). My favourite adventures are when I get the opportunity to explore outside my comfort zone. Throughout my life I have had a passion for helping others and creating spaces for vulnerability and authenticity.

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    • 3 Day Core Clinician Emotion Focused Family Therapy by Mental Health Foundations (March 2019)

    • LGBT2SQ Foundations Course by Rainbow Health Ontario & Sherbourne Health (April 2021)

    • CBT for Basics, Anxiety, and Depression by BECK Institute (March 2022)

    • Effective Single Session Counselling by Family Service Ontario (February 2023)

    • Trauma Counselling of Front Line Workers- Level 1 by Sick Kids for Community Mental Health (October 2019)

    • Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Substance Use Online Training (September 2021)

    • Preparing for Private Practice Webinar by Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (June 2022)

    • Survivor Informed Care: Social Service Best Practices for Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking by OASW Learning Centre (July 2021)

    • Trauma, Strengths & Resiliency by Binesiwag Centre for Wellness February 2020)

    • Understanding and Working with Sexually Exploited Youth by Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking Coordination Office (April 2021)

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training by Livingworks (October 2017)

    • Non-violent Crisis Intervention by Crisis Prevention Institute (June 2021)

  • My therapeutic style is rooted in being client centred and adaptive to your needs. I have engaged in various extensive trainings and utilize a number of approaches including solution focused, trauma informed, narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.