Life at all stages is filled with challenges, and sometimes those challenges are overwhelming. My goal is to support you in navigating these ups and downs to find personal success and satisfaction.
Nicholas Renaud
Canadian Certified Counsellor #0566
Areas of Practice AbuseAddictionsADHDAnxietyDepressionGrief/LossLife Adjustment/TransitionLGBTQ+OCDParentingPersonal Development/GrowthPTSDRelationship ProblemsSelf-Esteem/Self-CompassionSeparation and DivorceSexualityStress/BurnoutTraumaHealth/Medical ConcernsMen’s Health
|Child-Parent Relationships|Anger Management|Behaviour problems|Career/Vocation|Communication|Infidelity|Learning Difficulties|Loneliness/Isolation|Panic Attacks|Personality Issues|Phobias|School / Academic|Self-Injury|Sleep problems|
Approach
I work collaboratively with clients to help them understand their unique experiences and work towards meaningful and lasting change. Through a person centered approach, I use evidence based interventions to help clients develop skills and strategies that empower them to overcome personal obstacles, improve relationships, and respond to the varied challenges throughout life.
With over 15 years working in the field, I draw from broad spectrum of therapeutic approaches to address the unique needs of my clients with emphasis on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused approaches.
Nicholas’s approach integrates:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Background
- M.Ed Educational Counselling, University of Ottawa
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario
- Motivational Interviewing
- Collaborative Problem Solving — Tier 2
- Cultural Safety
- Cultural Safety and LGBTQ Informed Care Training
Favorite Quote
“…a different therapy must be constructed for each patient because each has a unique story.”
Irvin D. Yalom
Wellness Matters Videos
See Nicholas’s talks below to get to know her and an area she often works with in therapy
How Nicholas works with…
Adolescent / Teen
With over 15 years of experience working with young adults and their families, I understand the unique challenges that take place during this transitional age. I have supported adolescents with a wide variety of issues such as depression and anxiety, substance use and process addictions, emotion and anger management, self-harm, sexual and gender identity, and interpersonal conflict. As well, support and education for caregivers can be crucial to helping to ensure young adults have the resources they need to navigate these difficult issues.Addiction
With 7 years of experience working with addictions and concurrent mental health disorders, I help individuals and their families overcome challenging issues related to internet, gaming, and substance addiction. Using evidence-based and harm-reduction approaches, treatment aims to build skills and strategies to help clients regain control in their lives, reduce the problematic effects of these issues, and build a positive future.
We’ll help you find the right fit.
Our client care team works with each new client to ensure they are matched to the right therapist.
It’s essential to find a therapist who aligns with your unique needs and preferences. If you’re unsure where to begin, you don’t have to figure it out alone.