Tender-Hearted Recovery Coaching & Consultation

02/25/2026

On the days where difficult situations arise or disappointments come up~ especially dealing with systems- how do you care for your heart? How do you hold onto the most precious spark within you?

This is a question that has risen up for me so many times, I have lost count and as hard as it has been... to sit, to be present in the truth of this question.

I do not fear the question, I lean in & know- that there is a spark inside you that is untouchable by anything- except you.

And the Divine.

trauma-informed counselling, addiction counsellor Canada, anxiety therapy, burnout support, grief counselling, creative burnout, nervous system regulation, attachment-based therapy, counselling for adults

02/23/2026

Sending good medicine for your heart ❤️ as you begin your week.

02/23/2026

What a cool opportunity THIS is! Check out the poster recruiting single 18-30YO women loving on/near Vancouver Island to be on Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum!” Contact them directly at the e-mail shown for more details and/or to apply! 🥰🥰🥰

02/23/2026

A New Year - has begun. I came across these affirmations for 2026 and they resonated. I am curious do they resonate with you?✨🌟💫⭐️

02/15/2026

🚨FOUR SPOTS AVAILABLE!🚨 We’re excited to partner with Kerri Isham of PowerUp Education for a 6-week accessible program beginning March 9, 2026, held on Mondays from 4:30–6:00 p.m. at #6-77 Victoria Cresent, designed for people with diverse abilities to learn about healthy relationships, internet safety, sexual health, and more.

Please contact NACL’s Integrated Services Manager Ellie Kopacek-Smith for more info or to register (see poster for details). First-come, first-served for the last four spots! ☺️👍

02/15/2026

Many people wait far too long before reaching out for support.
They tell themselves:
“I should be able to handle this.”
“It’s not that bad.”
“Other people have it worse.”
🏵️ Meanwhile, anxiety becomes chronic, relationships feel strained, creativity dries up, and coping strategies that once worked stop working.

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling.
You are not broken.
Understanding why you feel the way you do is important — but insight alone rarely leads to lasting change. Real change happens when your nervous system feels safe enough to respond differently.

As a Counselor CAC II, I work from a trauma-informed, attachment-aware approach that supports both emotional regulation and practical coping. My background in the arts also allows me to work effectively with creatives, performers, caregivers, and high-functioning professionals who are used to “holding it together.”

Clients often come to me for support with:

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Trauma and nervous system dysregulation
Addiction and recovery support
Grief and life transitions
Creative burnout and identity loss
Relationship and boundary challenges

We work together to understand patterns, reduce distress, and build sustainable change.

Early support can prevent long-term emotional exhaustion, relationship breakdown, and relapse into unhealthy coping. It’s preventative mental health care.

💖 If you’re ready to move into meaningful change, I offer individual counselling for adults navigating trauma, addiction recovery, burnout, and relational stress.

Support doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’re paying attention. https://nicollenattrass.com/contact/

02/09/2026

02/08/2026

I have been fortunate to engage in two careers & professions.

At first glance, my work as a Counselor and my work as a Dramaturge, Director, and Actor may appear to live in different worlds. One is rooted in mental health and healing; the other in storytelling and performance. Yet, at their core, these practices are deeply connected. Both are about listening, witnessing, meaning-making, and supporting transformation.

Over time, I’ve come to understand that I don’t move between these roles — I integrate them.

Two Worlds, One Practice by Nicolle Nattrass | Feb 8, 2026 | Uncategorized ✨Two Worlds, One Practice✨ How Counseling and Storytelling Inform Each OtherI have been fortunate to engage in two careers & professions. At first glance, my work as a Counselor and my work as a Dramaturge, Director, and ...

02/05/2026

Today I am heading to Nanaimo Regional Hospital to be a guest facilitator at their Self Care Cafe. 🎨 🖊️ 📔 Part of my work in the world is to support those who have experienced trauma and also those who work in relationship intense professions.✨

Supporting employees to connect with their Creativity, give their brains a rest, positive exercise and have a creative self care experience through exploring Journaling, Doodling and Color! Journaling is still the #1 recommended strategy by therapists and Creativity can be a powerful antidote to stress.

Together? CJ- A powerful way to regulate, maintain and uplift Mental Wellness.

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Therapy is a partnership. I work collaboratively with you to create personalized Recovery and Wellness plans that reflect your goals, values, and lived experience.