Nicole Hutchinson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She is certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II) to treat complex trauma, PTSD, and dissociation in children, youth, and adults. Nicole’s empathic and warm approach creates a nurturing environment conducive to developing a rich therapeutic relationship.

She is committed to understanding the roots of how clients currently feel and experience life, providing dedicated support for their journey towards mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Nicole has been effective in treating a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, self-harm, chronic physical pain, post-traumatic stress, addiction, anger and rage, grief and loss, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar affective disorder.

With 15 years of experience working with families who have faced trauma, grief, and loss, particularly related to foster care, adoption, and attachment challenges, Nicole is well-equipped to help parents understand their children’s often complex behaviours and to provide attachment-based strategies to enhance family well-being. Nicole prefers working with the caregiver and child together but is open to seeing children under the age of 13 individually, depending on the specific case. Nicole understands financial concerns often inhibit people from pursuing adequate support. Please inquire about sliding-scale options should this be a factor for you.

Nicole Hutchinson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsel... Read More

Julie Lidstone, MSW, RSW, brings over 20 years of clinical experience to her warm, practical approach.

She supports individuals, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, parenting challenges, and relationship stress.

Her areas of focus include marriage counselling, adoption and foster care, child and adolescent therapy, and faith-informed counselling for clients seeking a Christian perspective.

Julie draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma and PTSD.

She works with clients across BC and Alberta by video or phone, and offers in-person sessions in Victoria.

Julie is a registered provider with DND, VAC, and the RCMP.

Julie Lidstone, MSW, RSW, brings over 20 years of clinical experience to her warm, practical appr... Read More