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Nicole Puckering
- Clinical Counsellor
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
5:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am
-
5:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
-
5:30 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed
Description
I have specialized training in therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Self-Compassion, Solution-Focused Therapy, Prepare/Enrich couples’ facilitator and Complex Trauma. As an Indigenous counsellor, I understand and respect the complexities and uniqueness of supporting individuals, families and generational trauma. I offer diverse and effective interventions by using a culturally sensitive, attachment-based and trauma-informed approach.
Languages spoken
- English
Professional associations
- Vancouver Island University - Legal Administrative Certificate - 2011
- Vancouver Island University - Bachelors in Child and Youth Care - Child Protection Specialization - 2017
- Yorkville University - Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology - 2022
Facility Information
Calm Waters Clinical Counselling
Summary
I’m Nicole Puckering, owner of Calm Waters Clinical Counselling and a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Nanaimo, BC. My passion lies in supporting adolescents, adults, elders, and couples facing challenges related to relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, stress, burnout, out, while enhancing communication and boundaries. I provide guidance to individuals and couples on their journey toward fostering healthier thought processes and behaviors using values-based methodologies. I offer in-person, online, and teletherapy services.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
5:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am
-
5:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
-
5:30 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible

