Areas of Focus & Specialization

At Nest Family Counselling, our strength lies in the diversity and depth of our team. Each clinician at our practice brings a unique specialization, allowing us to offer truly personalized care for every member of the family—at every stage of life.  

 

We’re more than a group of therapists—we’re a team of highly trained professionals with a focus on every stage of the family lifespan.

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Child Counselling

Using play therapy, expressive arts, and trauma-informed approaches, our child therapists create safe, developmentally attuned spaces for kids to process big feelings and life changes.

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Co-Parent Counselling

Using AFCC strategies, co-parent counselling supports separated or divorced parents in working together to raise their children in a healthy, cooperative way. It focuses on improving communication, reducing conflict, and creating consistent parenting strategies across households.

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Discernment Counselling

A short-term, focused approach for couples who are uncertain about staying together or separating. It helps both partners gain clarity and confidence about the future of their relationship. Unlike traditional couples therapy, the goal isn’t to solve relationship issues but to explore options .

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Family

Working from an internal systems lens, we explore the complex dynamics and relationships within the family structure.  We help families navigate challenges by improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships.​​

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First Responder/Military/Veterans

First Responder, Military & Veterans Counselling provides specialized support for those who serve on the front lines, including police, firefighters, paramedics, and military personnel. It addresses the unique stressors of the job (such as trauma exposure, operational stress, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and family strain).

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Individual

We work with clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.  Helping clients gain self-awareness, process challenges, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.​

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Pre-Marital

We help couples build a strong foundation before marriage by exploring key areas such as communication, conflict resolution, values, finances, intimacy, and future goals. It creates a supportive space to deepen understanding, address potential challenges, and strengthen connection.

 

Relationships

From conflict resolution to rebuilding after betrayal or loss, our couples therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches like EFT, IFS and Gottman Method to support connection and healing.​​​

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Youth Counselling

We offer a supportive space for young people to explore their feelings, challenges, and personal growth. It helps address issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, and family changes, while teaching coping skills and resilience.