Nicole Lam, MA, RCC – BIPOC and Relational Trauma Therapist 

Nicole Lam is a BIPOC Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) providing compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for adults in English and Cantonese. She specializes in supporting clients through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration.

Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.

About Nicole

Nicole brings warmth, cultural awareness, and compassion to her counselling practice. As a BIPOC counsellor, she understands how cultural context, lived experience, and intersecting identities influence emotional well‑being. Her work is grounded in attachment theory and a client‑centered approach, prioritizing connection, self‑acceptance, and empowerment. Nicole strives to co‑create a therapeutic space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and supported.

Therapeutic Approach

Nicole draws from a range of evidence‑based therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Holistic Counselling for Individuals

Nicole works one‑on‑one with adults to explore feelings, patterns, and life challenges. She uses an integrative approach that includes attachment‑based therapy, somatic techniques, mindfulness, narrative approaches, and cognitive‑behavioural strategies to help clients develop practical skills, deepen self‑understanding, and build emotional resilience. 

Focus on Identity, Culture, and Relationships

Nicole’s work includes exploration of identity, relationships, and the impact of cultural experience on emotional life. She supports clients through transitions such as career changes, shifts in roles or relationships, and challenges related to self‑esteem or belonging. Her culturally attuned approach invites curiosity, growth, and a sense of agency in the therapeutic process.

 

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Counsellor Nicole Lam, MA, RCC

Who Nicole Supports

Nicole works with adults seeking compassionate, culturally responsive counselling for a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. Her work is grounded in understanding each person’s lived experience, identity, and goals for therapy.

Adults Navigating Life Transitions

Nicole supports adults experiencing changes related to career, relationships, identity, family roles, or major life events. She helps clients explore these transitions with clarity, self-compassion, and resilience.

Emotional & Mental Health Concerns

Nicole works with individuals seeking support for:

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Depression and low mood

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • Grief, loss, and bereavement

  • Low self-esteem and confidence

  • Burnout and workplace stress

Relationships & Interpersonal Challenges

Nicole supports clients navigating:

  • Relationship concerns and communication difficulties

  • Breakups, divorce, and interpersonal conflict

  • Family-related challenges

  • Boundaries, connection, and self-expression

Identity, Culture, and Lived Experience

As a BIPOC counsellor, Nicole offers culturally attuned support for individuals exploring:

  • Racial and cultural identity

  • Sense of belonging and self-acceptance

  • Experiences of marginalization or systemic stress

  • Personal values and meaning

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Education & Experience

Nicole Lam holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. Prior to her counselling career, she developed strong interpersonal skills through community work and provides inclusive, trauma‑informed care to clients across a range of emotional experiences. Her multicultural perspective enriches her therapeutic approach and invites collaborative exploration in sessions.

Why Choose Nicole

Nicole creates a therapeutic space that is supportive, non‑judgmental, and empowering. Clients benefit from her culturally responsive lens, gentle attunement, and integrative approach. By focusing on strengths, emotional insight, self‑compassion, and practical tools for change, she helps clients navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.

Modalities Used

Nicole integrates evidence‑based modalities such as:

  • Attachment‑informed therapy

  • Somatic and mindfulness‑based approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • EMDR

  • Narrative and solution‑focused approaches

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Trauma‑informed care

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Nicole is currently accepting new clients. Virtual counselling sessions are available, offering a safe, confidential, and accessible space for adults to explore emotional challenges and build toward lasting growth.

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I believe that having the right support when embarking on a healing journey can be one of the most important elements to self-transformation.