We believe healing happens differently for everyone but it begins with a sense of feeling safe, connected, and present. When you feel safe in your body, in the therapeutic relationship, and in your environment, your nervous system can shift out of survival mode and into a place where growth and change become possible. Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It is about reconnecting with the parts of you that had to disconnect in order to cope with stress. Through evidence-informed therapy, grounding practices, and compassionate exploration, your mind and body learn to form new patterns. Your nervous system regulates more optimally, your emotions feel more manageable, and your inner world becomes a place you can navigate with more ease. Healing unfolds through small moments, each one building toward a deeper sense of resilience, wholeness, and wellbeing.
Our approach to fostering holistic wellness can include incorporating the powerful connection between humans and animals. This bond is uniquely grounding, healing, and deeply intuitive. Animals have a profound ability to meet us exactly where we are without judgment, expectation, or the need for words. Their presence offers comfort, stability, and a sense of connection that reaches beyond traditional communication.
In the context of mental health care, this connection can be transformative. Animals naturally invite us into the present moment, helping to quiet anxious thoughts and soften distress by making it easier to explore difficult emotions or experiences.
Whether through gentle touch, shared stillness, or playful interaction, animals remind us of our capacity for unconditional connection. They respond to authenticity rather than perfection, allowing people to show up as you are.

Nicole obtained an M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Regina and is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at University of Toronto for Counselling and School Psychology. She brings a holistic approach to client care, believing each person is best understood from a biopsychosocial lens.
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Nicole obtained an M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Regina and is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at University of Toronto for Counselling and School Psychology. She brings a holistic approach to client care, believing each person is best understood from a biopsychosocial lens.
Instead of viewing mental health as something
that exists only in the mind, a biopsychosocial approach recognizes that our experiences are shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors. All three areas are interconnected and when one part of the system is out of balance, it will affect the other parts.
Understanding each person from a biopsychosocial lens honours your story, your strengths, and the many layers that shape how you feel. This allows Nicole to understand your needs more fully and create a path toward healing that feels integrative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique life.
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As our most senior four legged Therapy Companion, Lilly brings a wealth of experience to each session. She specializes in the snuggles-and-snacks therapeutic approach. In her free time, Lilly enjoys relaxing in the sun and joining Therapy Companion Marty on walks around the property.

Specializing in play and exercise therapeutic methods, Marty is the most active member of the Therapy Companion team. If you enjoy throwing a ball or a stick or going for a nice walk, Marty - as he is affectionately known - is always happy to participate.

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