Nicole Eden
Individual Counselling
Encompassing a range of therapeutic approaches, I support adults and teens to manage mental and emotional challenges. I have special knowledge in areas including, but not limited to ADHD, depression and burnout.
Compassionate Inquiry
Sessions informed by Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry to delve deep into emotional issues, aiding in the healing of CPTSD, anxiety, depression and many other challenges, through compassionate therapeutic engagement. This approach has a strong somatic element.
Somatic Psychotherapy
Supporting emotional healing through body awareness and nervous system regulation. Somatic therapy can help with trauma, anxiety, and stress-related conditions by integrating mind and body awareness in the healing process.
Hello! I’m Nicole
Welcome! I am a counsellor and psychotherapist. My practice, deeply informed by world renowned expert, Gabor Maté’s trauma based approach, focuses on bringing you, through compassion and curiosity, to deep self acceptance and more fulfilled life, lived from your authentic self. I can help you with ADHD, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, difficult life situations, physical conditions and more. Everyone is welcome. I’m committed to fostering authenticity and a holistic approach to well-being.
My Expertise
Like Dr Mate himself, I was formerly a high school English teacher! I have always had a strong interest in the link between mental and emotional wellness and learning. As a pastoral leader, I mentored many teenagers through complex issues including behavioural challenges, low self esteem and anxiety.
The system was failing many of these teenagers and I left to build my animal sanctuary and further my trauma research.
The therapeutic methods I use can help anyone, facing any issue, big or small. My experience has given me special knowledge in areas such as compassion fatigue, CPTSD, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and compound grief. I work with adults and teenagers.
My Approach
Deeply rooted in the work of Gabor Mate (featured in photo) and with inspiration from other doctors and researchers, such as Bessel Van De Kalk and Peter Levine, I embrace a trauma informed, holistic approach to healing which can yield results on a mental, physical and emotional level. My primary method is Gabor’s Compassionate Inquiry which I combine with more conventional counselling methods, to assist individuals in navigating their emotions.
My method is tailored to each person’s journey towards authenticity and autonomy. In Compassionate Inquiry I do not position myself as the expert in your life, but walk along side you, knowing that you have everything you need within you, and leading you to access it.
I have special knowledge in ADHD (I have it!) and compassion fatigue as well as anxiety and depression, but the method can be used for a huge range of circumstances and conditions.