Michelle Nicholson, RP
Registered Psychotherapist | Associate
Michelle Nicholson (She/Her)
My Approach
My approach to therapy is to provide you with a safe place to explore your life experiences while fostering a strong therapeutic connection. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of healing, ensuring you find a non-judgemental, warm, and compassionate place to land. While I may utilize a variety of different therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, generating a path for our work collaboratively, that aligns with your unique needs is seen with the utmost importance. It is my hope that together we can build skills, gain insight, and find resilience to help you move forward in your journey, in whatever way feels good for you.
On A Personal Note
In both my professional and personal life, my days tend to revolve around the care of others. I have two active, curious, and sensitive young children at home, along with two rambunctious chocolate labs. Finding time to take care of myself is not always easy, as I’m sure many of you can relate, but it is something I continue to prioritize to ensure I am able to show up as the best version of myself in all facets of my life. For me this looks like finding time for movement every day, whether thats taking the kids and dogs for a walk, playing at a park, or finding a quiet moment to work through a yoga flow. Outside of movement, curling up with a book (preferable a sappy and predictable romance novel) is how I like to spend any free time I may find.
Identities I hold
Straight, cisgender woman
Mother
Just for fun
My favourite colour is light pink
My favourite season is summer
The internet tells me I am a Virgo Sun, Virgo Moon, and Aquarius Rising!
Certifications
accepting new clients - will be on maternity leave starting june, 2026
AvailablITY
Monday: 10 am-12 pm & 4-8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am-12 pm & 4-8 pm
Michelle offers virtual sessions exclusively, via phone or secure video.
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INDIVIDUALS 12+
Acute & chronic stress
Anxiety & depression
Relational concerns
General mental health, mood, & well-being
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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - Registered Psychotherapist - #10012
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals - Member #6899-G -
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Masters of Arts in Counselling PsychologyYorkville University, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Joint Honours Psychology), University of Waterloo, 2018
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Emotion Focused Therapy - Couples Therapy with Dr. Serine Warwar & Dr. Les Greenburg (2021), York University
Fundamentals of Somatic Experiencing: A Polyvagal Perspective (2020), Sarah Schlote hosted by the Durham Rape Crisis Centre
Michelle’s Fee Schedule
Pay-it-Forward Fee
$180/hr
For those with sufficient financial resources and expendable income who do not stress about their basic needs being met, and who would like to supplement the lower fee options for those in need.
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Standard Rate
$160/hr
For those whose basic needs are met regularly with access to some expendable income, even if they sometimes experience financial stress
Supported Rate
$140/hr
For those experiencing financial limitations such that they often stress about their basic needs being met, with no access to extended health benefits or savings.