Trauma counselling & yoga therapy for crisis-response, helping and healing professionals in Vancouver, BC.

You Care for Others.

It’s Time to Care for You.

You’re dedicated to serving others, but lately, it’s taking a toll

As a helping or healing professional, you’ve committed your life to being of service.

You want to excel in your work, contribute to your community, and still have something
left to give to your loved ones.

But something’s shifted.

  • You’re struggling to witness human suffering without being consumed by it.

  • You’re exhausted by systems that ask for boundless compassion in under-resourced conditions.

  • You feel overwhelmed, disillusioned, and unsure how long you can keep going like this.

You give so much. The care you offer others should be available to you, too.

I’m Nicole Marcia, a registered clinical counsellor and yoga therapist with over 15 years in the helping professions, specializing in trauma healing for people in crisis-response and caregiving roles.

I understand how burnout and vicarious trauma can drain meaning from your work and create ripple effects in your relationships and personal well-being.

Fine Balance Counselling & Yoga Therapy

  • A safe, confidential space to speak openly without fear of judgment.

  • Evidence-based, integrative practices that work with your body and nervous system.

  • A an ally who understands the unique pressures of your profession and how to move through them.

Lets get started

  1. Book a free 15-minute consult – A no-pressure call to see if we’re a good fit.

  2. Schedule your first session – Start your path toward clarity, connection, and calm.

  3. Reclaim balance – We’ll work together to help you feel grounded, present, and empowered again.

If You’re Ready to…

✓ Feel more in control of your emotions and energy
✓ Reconnect with your sense of purpose and personal values
✓ Build sustainable habits that support your wellbeing, on and off the job
✓ Experience renewed joy in both your work and your relationships

Without support, it’s easy to spiral into
✗ Chronic overwhelm, emotional numbness and shutdown
✗ Isolation and disconnection from the people you care about
✗ Burnout, dysfunctional coping, or long-term physical and mental health issues
✗ Loss of income, purpose, and identity

There’s Another Path.

Move from feeling powerless and depleted to feeling grounded, capable, and joyful again.

Testimonials

  • “Nicole works with care and compassion on the complex issues of our clients providing creative solutions in an independent and effective manner. She has developed strong therapeutic relationships with the clients, and has been helpful in the development of treatment plans and provided quality Yoga Therapy for our centre.”

    Steven Henne, MA, RCC, Clinical Practice Lead, Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions

  • “I worked with Nicole for some time during the past year. She came highly recommended to me, which turned out to be well deserved. She is professional, intuitive, smart, and brings a wealth of experience to her work.”

    - A.P. Counselling Client, 2024

  • “Down to earth. Engaging. Delightful sense of humor. Experienced. Knowledgeable. All these words capture my experience of Nicole–as a person and as a teacher. As a practicing yogi and as a student of yoga, I love my classes with Nicole. As a psychologist, I continue to refer patients, clients, and friends to her because I value what working with Nicole can add to person’s life and healing journey.”

    – Eva DeHaas, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Yoga Student

  • "Nicole is highly skilled in working with people who have experienced trauma. Her presence is calming and she listens with her whole self. I recommend her counseling services to friends, family and to students at my yoga therapy college where Nicole has taught for 13 years. I cannot recommend Nicole highly enough!"

    Jules Payne, Owner, Ajna Yoga, 2025

  • “I have known Nicole and her work as a yoga therapist for many years. Nicole and I have collaborated in the past in delivering an exercise program to patients with chronic depression. Her work with this vulnerable group is most impressive. I receive nothing but positive endorsements from my patients who work with her. I continue to regularly encourage physical activity for my patients and if yoga is the intervention they prefer – the go-to person in our community is Nicole.”

    Ron Remick, MD, FRCP(C), Medical Director, Lookout Housing and Health Society

  • "Nicole is a caring and compassionate person. She is a skilled professional and provides a wealth of knowledge. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a counsellor, a facilitator, and a yoga therapist."

    Delanie Dyck, Owner, Crow & Ember 2025

  • “Nicole is a very grounded, intelligent, friendly, and often funny teacher. She has the ability to teach from a place of real education, both in terms of what she’s done, and what she’s experienced in her own life. She knows how to set students at ease and create a space for them where they can learn and grow on their own terms. I loved learning from her, and I love working with her!”

    Julie Peters, Studio Director at Ocean & Crow Yoga/Space

  • “I've known Nicole for 15 years, and she is uniquely skilled at bringing a full compassionate presence to therapy, which, while it sounds simple, is a special skill that creates good outcomes in therapy.“

    Brian Dean Williams, MA, RCC, ACS, CCC

  • “Nicole has worked with me one on one, doing therapeutic yoga. She is knowledgeable, patient and creative as a teacher and yoga therapist. She is attentive to all my physical limitations and has improved my flexibility and strength tremendously. She is committed to excellence in all of her practice. It has been a joy to work with her.”

    Jurhee Zimmerman, R.N. B.Sc.N., M.Ed., Executive and Team Coach

  • “Nicole has a unique ability to see key themes in her work with clients, and address them within a thoughtful and spacious place of healing and exploration. Her knowledge of healing trauma and the body that holds these memories is welcome and apparent.“

    - Genevieve (Evi) Koehl RN, MC, RCC

  • “As an education consultant, I have a caseload of children who have sustained an acquired brain injury and who continue to experience both physical and psychological complexities as a result of accidents. Nicole has proved to be an essential member of a multidisciplinary team as her work addresses both physical and psychological domains through her work as a yoga therapist. She is sensitive and extremely flexible in her approach, tailoring her work to the uniqueness of each child. In every situation in which she has worked the client expressed extensive positive regard for both her and the results of their efforts. She is a forerunner in her field!”

    J. Zarudzka M.Ed.

  • “Nicole's office is a sanctuary, and her expertise shines in every session. Combining trauma-informed care and social justice principles, she empowers clients with deep empathy and insight, helping them heal, and thrive in their lives and relationships.“

    - Amanda Iaci MC, RCC

  • “Your authenticity is your power. Your passion is contagious. Your commitment and accessibility (emotional and spiritual) is inspiring. You facilitate with fact and insight. A wonderful experience.”

    Participant, The Therapeutic Relationship Training, Ajna Yoga Victoria, BC, 2014