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About Me

Hi, I’m Niki Nery — a counsellor deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges, transitions, and tender moments. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Registered Nurse in both Emergency and Labour & Delivery, where I witnessed firsthand the emotional intensity and vulnerability that arise during times of crisis and change. These experiences shaped my understanding of mental health and sparked a strong passion not only for perinatal mental wellness but also for prenatal education and labour preparation.

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I bring this unique perspective into my counselling and teaching work, offering a grounded, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to care. In addition to counselling, I teach prenatal education and birth preparation classes, helping families feel informed and confident as they approach labour and the early postpartum period. I’ve also explored infant massage instruction to support parents in fostering connection and nurturing touch with their newborns.

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Whether you're navigating the transition to parenthood, managing anxiety or depression, or strengthening your relationships, I’m here to offer support with curiosity, empathy, and respect — empowering you with knowledge and confidence every step of the way.

Niki Nery

Education & Training

My educational and professional background integrates both physical and mental health, allowing me to support clients with a well-rounded, trauma-informed perspective.

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  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University – 2025

  • Perinatal Nursing Speciality Education, BCIT -- 2022

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Western University (UWO) – 2017

 

In addition to my formal education, I’ve completed specialized training to support couples and individuals — particularly in the perinatal period — with evidence-based, compassionate care.

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Professional Training & Certifications:

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Levels 1 & 2

  • Gottman Treating Affairs and Trauma 

  • Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) – Externship

  • Postpartum Support International (PSI) – Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care

  • PSI Advanced Certificate – Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

 

This ongoing training informs my client-centred, attachment-based approach and reflects my commitment to supporting emotional wellness through all life stages — especially during the transition into parenthood.

© 2025 by Niki Nery

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