Nicole Manes, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying); Certified Sound Therapy Practitioner
Nicole is a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) licensed to practice with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is also a Certified Sound Therapy Practitioner and Vocalist. Nicole offers personal counselling in English and Spanish for concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, health concerns, PTSD, relationship issues, immigration and life transitions.
Her previous experience as a public relations professional and journalist give her a unique perspective with which to help clients struggling with workplace matters, work/life balance and career development concerns. Nicole employs a multidisciplinary talk-based, somatic-based, energy-based and spiritual-based therapeutic approach that is culturally sensitive, queer-affirming and trauma-informed.
Nicole combines a variety of talk-based counselling modalities to support clients including Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
She is passionate about furthering the integration of talk therapy with sound therapy and other somatic practices such as breathwork, tapping and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help clients reduce stress and activate their own healing capabilities for enhanced mental health and wellbeing.
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All new clients and prospective clients are asked to schedule a Discovery Video Call before their first counselling session. This brief video session is a way for you to get to know Nicole and for her to get to know you. Whether you’re dealing with an acute life stressor, need help managing long-time concerns, or are seeking support and accountability along your personal growth journey, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your reasons for seeking counselling support, ask questions, and understand potential treatment options. During this call, you can also choose to confirm the date and time of your 60-minute Initial Psychotherapy Consult Session.
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Individuals 18+ An initial consult session is required for all psychotherapy clients attending talk therapy and/or sound bath-assisted talk therapy. During this first session, Nicole will go over consent forms, discuss the therapeutic process and answer any questions you may have. She will look to understand your reason(s) for seeking support and she will want to learn more about your life and personal history. Together, you will explore your goals for treatment and discuss potential treatment approaches, including the incorporation of sound therapy.
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Individuals 18+ *All new clients and prospective clients are asked to schedule a Discovery Video Call before this Initial Session. During this Initial session, Nicole will go over consent forms, discuss the therapeutic process and answer any questions you may have. She will look to understand your reason(s) for seeking support and she will want to learn more about your life and personal history. Together, you will explore your goals for treatment and further discuss potential treatment approaches, including the incorporation of sound therapy.
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An in-person counselling session that combines talk therapy with sound therapy in the form of a therapeutic quartz crystal singing bowl sound bath designed to support deep introspection and assist in the releasing of stress and the regulation of the central nervous system to promote relaxation. Each session will begin with a talk therapy portion followed by a sound bath tailored to your needs. Nicole’s sound baths are informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chakra system, Ayurveda, Mindfulness, neuroscience, and Nicole’s intuitive guidance. Her therapeutic soundscape offerings feature a tailored combination of quartz crystal singing bowls, chimes, voice, metal signing bowls and other instruments. Following the sound bath, the session will close with an opportunity to debrief and reflect. This appointment is for clients who have already had an "Initial Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Consult Session (60 Minutes)"
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An in-person counselling session that combines talk therapy with sound therapy in the form of a therapeutic quartz crystal singing bowl sound bath designed to support deep introspection and assist in the releasing of stress and the regulation of the central nervous system to promote relaxation. Each session will begin with a talk therapy portion followed by a sound bath tailored to your needs. Nicole’s sound baths are informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chakra system, Ayurveda, Mindfulness, neuroscience, and Nicole’s intuitive guidance. Her therapeutic soundscape offerings feature a tailored combination of quartz crystal singing bowls, chimes, voice, metal signing bowls and other instruments. Following the sound bath, the session will close with an opportunity to debrief and reflect. This appointment is for clients who have already had an "Initial Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Consult Session (60 Minutes)"
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An in-person counselling session that combines talk therapy with sound therapy in the form of a therapeutic quartz crystal singing bowl sound bath designed to support deep introspection and assist in the releasing of stress and the regulation of the central nervous system to promote relaxation. Each session will begin with a talk therapy portion followed by a sound bath tailored to your needs. Nicole’s sound baths are informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chakra system, Ayurveda, Mindfulness, neuroscience, and Nicole’s intuitive guidance. Her therapeutic soundscape offerings feature a tailored combination of quartz crystal singing bowls, chimes, voice, metal signing bowls and other instruments. Following the sound bath, the session will close with an opportunity to debrief and reflect. This appointment is for clients who have already had an "Initial Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Consult Session (60 Minutes)"
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An in-person counselling session that combines talk therapy with sound therapy in the form of a therapeutic quartz crystal singing bowl sound bath designed to support deep introspection and assist in the releasing of stress and the regulation of the central nervous system to promote relaxation. Each session will begin with a talk therapy portion followed by a sound bath tailored to your needs. Nicole’s sound baths are informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chakra system, Ayurveda, Mindfulness, neuroscience, and Nicole’s intuitive guidance. Her therapeutic soundscape offerings feature a tailored combination of quartz crystal singing bowls, chimes, voice, metal signing bowls and other instruments. Following the sound bath, the session will close with an opportunity to debrief and reflect. This appointment is for clients who have already had an "Initial Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Consult Session (60 Minutes)"
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Talk Therapy Session (50 minutes) Individuals 18+ A talk-based personal counselling session focused on helping individuals process their personal concerns, adapt their perspective and change their circumstances. Nicole draws on a range of counselling modalities including Experiential and Humanistic Therapies, Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapies and Somatic Therapies to support her clients. This appointment is for clients who have already had an "Initial Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Consult Session (60 Minutes)"
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Talk Therapy Session (75 minutes) Individuals 18+ A talk-based personal counselling session focused on helping individuals process their personal concerns, adapt their perspective and change their circumstances. Nicole draws on a range of counselling modalities including Experiential and Humanistic Therapies, Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapies and Somatic Therapies to support her clients. This appointment is for clients who have already had an "Initial Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Consult Session"
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Talk Therapy Session (50 minutes) Individuals 18+ A talk-based personal counselling session focused on helping individuals process their personal concerns, adapt their perspective and change their circumstances. Nicole draws on a range of counselling modalities including Experiential and Humanistic Therapies, Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapies and Somatic Therapies to support her clients. This appointment is for clients who have already had an "Initial Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Consult Session (60 Minutes)"
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