Clo Nickel is a Registered Professional Therapist author, a speaker, and a member of the Canadian Professional Counselling Association.
about
I began a career in mental health after writing about my own struggles with an anxiety disorder and publishing the book Anxiety's Inner Voice in 2010. The anxiety and depression I wrote about in my book, drove me to find the path to my own successful healing through the skills of cognitive reframing, emotional self-acceptance, and mindful self-compassion.
I have over 6 year’s experience in both group facilitating and individual counselling. During this time, I have been profoundly honored to witness and help guide my clients to not only heal, but thrive and grow into their authentic selves. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, warm, compassionate, and uniquely understanding. The clinical modalities I draw on to create a tailored treatment plan for each individual include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, and Acceptance and Compassion based therapies.
Additional Professional Training
The following are appearances, training, and lectures I have attended, which include some of the leading psychologists and mindfulness teachers in the world:
Appearances
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Self-Compassion Summit: The Journey from Anxiety to Self Compassion
Clo Nickel as guest speaker Apr 8, 2018 Abbotsford
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The Conscious Parent
Clo Nickel appeared on OPRAH through Skype on May 18, 2014 to discuss Dr. Shefali Tsabary's book the Conscious Parent
Training and Lectures
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Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
Essential Skills 1 Training, 2020
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Compassionate Inquiry Workshop
Dr. Gabor Mate Jan. 25-26, 2018
Lectures: Oct. 4, 2017, 2016, 2015
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Core Addictions Practices
Fraser Health Jan.15-22, 2018
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The Psychology of Loving Awareness
Jack Kornfield, PhD Apr. 26-27, 2014
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Mindfulness in Psychotherapy Lectures
Ronald Siegel, Psy.D & Tara Brach Ph.D Oct. 2013 & 2011
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Mindful Self Compassion: CORE SKILLS TRAINING
Kristin Neff Ph.D & Christopher Germer Ph.D Aug 19-23, 2012
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Steven Hayes, Ph.D Nov. 3-4, 2008
My professional orientation is primarily person-centered in conjunction with the following therapeutic orientations, choosing the theory which best fits the client and their present needs.
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AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
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DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Mindfulness
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Trauma Informed Practice
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Mindful Self Compassion
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ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
"Anxiety is NOT an emotion...Anxiety is what we feel when we don't know HOW to feel"
- Hilary L. McBride
