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Nikita Eglinski

Registered Provisional Psychologist

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship” – Brené Brown

The world, experiences within our lives, the people that we meet, and our response or reactions to these things can be unpredictable. These intricacies can have a lasting impact on our behaviours, thought-processes, and overall perspective. However, it is through feeling connected, understood, and heard that we can reflect, heal, and ultimately grow.

In my practice, it is my goal to foster this process—cultivating a space in which people can feel safe, supported, and heard. I believe in the ability to explore and reflect on our identities without judgment, to ask for help in the ways that we need, and to express ourselves through ways that bring us comfort. Most importantly, I strive to remind clients to believe in themselves unconditionally, as we each have unique and transformative knowledge to offer. By creating a shared connection, I believe that we can collaboratively work towards exploring, reflecting, and progressing our stories.

My approach to therapy is through a person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy framework. This means that I work through the lens of listening to a client’s story and respecting that they themselves have a wealth of knowledge and perspective about their own therapeutic needs. I also like to work with clients on understanding their thought-patterns, behaviours, and core belief systems. By gaining a perspective into these important areas of an individual’s life, I believe that we are better able to work collaboratively towards identifying causes of concern, troubling beliefs, and maladaptive behaviours. Additionally, I draw from solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy. I also have a background in classical music and experience with the intricacies of cultural diversity.

I enjoy working with adults, couples, teens, and children with the following presenting concerns:

My Therapeutic Approaches are

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Couples
Relationships can be difficult to navigate as there are more than one set of opinions and ways of looking at scenarios. One individual may see a 6, while the other may see a 9—both are right, but in different ways... read more

My role as a therapist is to uncover the strengths within your relationship and help to navigate through the areas that are putting pressure on each of you. We each have strengths and quirks that contribute to the relationships within our lives; therefore, my goal is to help in fostering the ways in which our past experiences, expectations, and boundaries may have an effect on how we may respond within our relationships. I primarily focus on the importance of communication skills, attachment styles, and thought patterns. I am Gottman Method Couples Trained (Level 1)



Children
Children have a unique perspective, as they process and interact with the world around them for the first time. Fostering positive thought patterns about themselves and their potential as they continue to develop is a key component within child psychology. ...read more


Studies show that learning how to articulate and understand one’s emotions from a young age leads to better emotional regulation as an adult. Therefore, when working with children, I believe it is important to focus on emotional processing and regulation by working with each client and their respective support systems. By creating a team with parents and their children, support through the therapy process can be effective. Through play therapy techniques, client-led direction within sessions, and a willingness to engage with children on their level of understanding, I believe we can create tools to set child clients up for success throughout their developmental years.


Teens
Being a teenager has a significant amount of changes, pressure, and development. These years are fundamental towards learning about our identities, our boundaries, and our expectations. However, trying to navigate through the changes of school, responsibilities, relationships, and the understanding of who we are is not always smooth sailing. ...read more

... For many, this is the age where we experience a whole lot of ‘firsts’. It may be the first time we have been hurt by someone emotionally, gone through a major lifestyle change, or decided to explore a part of our identity that we have not yet expressed as a child. Trying to find our way amongst all of this sometimes needs another pair of eyes. My role as a therapist is to help you through this process. By exploring what is adding to your plate and where you need some help unloading, I find that together we can work through solutions and strategies to lessen the weight you may be feeling.


LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity Counselling
Within a heteronormative society, confusion, seclusion, and uncertainty may be primary feelings that occur if you identify as LGBTQ+. While society is working towards inclusivity and understanding for people of all walks of life, it can still be an area in which unacceptance and loneliness may be felt...read more

... Moreover, feeling as though you do not conform to the expectations of others around you can become a tedious task. This can have an effect on the relationships we have with our families, friends, coworkers, and so on. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I strive to provide a space that is judgement free and one in which you can feel safe exploring and expressing yourself in the ways that you are comfortable. My role as a therapist is to work with you through the complexities that come with identifying who we are, how we want to be perceived, and our own self-acceptance.