Anxiety Counselling

You Show Up for Others. Now It’s Time to Show Up for Yourself.

As a first responder or professional in a high-impact care setting, you’re trained to stay calm under pressure. But that doesn’t mean the stress disappears when the shift ends.

Maybe your mind keeps racing, your body is stuck in high alert, or you can’t seem to rest, even when you’re off the job. You’ve learned how to push through. But lately, it’s starting to catch up with you; impacting your work, health and relationships.

You don’t have to carry this alone.

At Fine Balance Counselling & Yoga Therapy, I support frontline professionals like you who are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or anxious—often quietly, behind the scenes.

I offer a safe, confidential space where you can exhale and focus on yourself, without judgment. Together, we’ll untangle what’s underneath the anxiety and begin to build practices that restore calm, strength, and resilience—from the inside out.

Here’s how we’ll work together:

  1. Start with a free consultation – A 15-minute conversation to ask questions, share what you're looking for, and see if we're a good fit.

  2. Book a Session – We’ll explore your experience in a trauma-informed, compassionate space, with deep respect for the work you do and for what matters the most to you in your life.

  3. Build tools that actually work – We’ll explorewhat’s driving your anxiety andyou'll learn practical strategies to regulate your nervous system through talk therapy, body-based tools, and mindfulness.

With the right support, you can…

 ✓ Sleep more restfully
✓ Feel less reactive and more grounded
✓ Reconnect with a sense of purpose, balance, and control

You spend your days looking out for others. You deserve a space that looks out for you.

Let’s take the next step together.

You’re Trained to Handle Emergencies, But Who Supports You When the Pressure Doesn’t Let Up?

As a first responder or healthcare professional, you’ve faced high-stakes situations, long hours, and the emotional toll of being there for others, often at the expense of your own well-being.

You may be used to pushing through. But lately, it might feel harder to switch off, rest, or feel like yourself again. Anxiety, stress, or trauma responses may be creeping in, affecting sleep, relationships, or your sense of purpose.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

At Fine Balance Counselling & Yoga Therapy, I support frontline workers who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the aftereffects of trauma and chronic stress. Whether you're just beginning to notice the signs or you’ve been living in survival mode for years, I’m here to help you reconnect with your inner stability, natural resilience, strength, and clarity.

I work with:

Paramedics, Firefighters, Nurses, Social Workers, Therapists, ER Staff, Dispatchers, Police, and Healthcare & Peer Support Workers

You’re exposed to trauma regularly, yet expected to stay composed. I offer a trauma-informed space to process your experience, reduce hypervigilance, and restore balance in your life.

Professionals Experiencing Burnout

You’re exhausted and running on empty. We’ll explore strategies to replenish your energy, set boundaries, and reconnect with the “why” that brought you to this work in the first place.

People Living with Co-Occurring Conditions

If you’re managing anxiety alongside PTSD, substance use, or depression, we’ll use integrative, body-based practices to support healing on all levels, without shame or judgment.

When you have a space to be supported, not just relied upon…

 ✓ You feel less reactive and more in control
✓ You sleep more deeply and think more clearly
✓ You reconnect with purpose, resilience, and self-trust

You’ve been strong for everyone else. Now it’s time to take care of you.

Let’s take the next step together.

Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

Testimonials

  • “Our clients struggle with a variety of complex mental health and addiction issues, behavioral problems and medical conditions. Nicole has put in a tremendous effort into the development and implementation of a program that meets the unique needs of our clients and enriched their overall treatment and recovery. 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. In my opinion, she is an excellent Yoga teacher and therapist and is dedicated to her professional work.”

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

  • “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

  • “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 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

  • “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

  • “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.

  • “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