Meet Nigel
RP(Qualifying), M.A, B.A, Founder, Owner
I believe in being open with who I am as a person. I am biracial being both white and black (best of best worlds hahaha) and I view life from a realistic lens. I am someone is laid back yet strong-willed, comforting, yet challenging, someone who will smile and laugh with you yet will sit with you during the uncomfortable, sad and painful times, someone who has more energy than a two year old toddler yet goes to bed at 8pm. I believe that how we look at challenges and obstacles can either provide strengthen and solutions to those challenges or provide more hurdles to overcome. I look forward to overcoming those hurdles with you.
Education
Nigel completed his Bachelors in behavioural Science from Humber College while working in ABA and individuals on the spectrum, afterwards completed his Master of Counselling Psychology in 2023 from Yorkville University. Nigel continues to take seminars, webinars, worksheets and other forms of continuing education.
Nigel has completed trainings in,
-
EMDR
-
Grief and Loss
-
Couples and EFT
-
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About
At Christie Heart, you made a proper start. From this point onwards your therapeutic voyage will be filled with ups and downs by Nigel Edokpolo a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) will be with you the entire way through. Nigel completed his Masters in 2023 and has the attitude of Never Give Up throughout his sessions. Nigel’s background is in Applied Behavioural Analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Thought to help people better understand thoughts, feelings, behaviours, core beliefs, and yourself. It is how we react to our situation (perception) that gives our the power and courage to overcome our trails.
While all virtual, Nigel aims to create a safe, warm and welcoming environment for everyone whether you are in your home, car, private office. Hardworking, nurturing, challenging, client-led therapy is what you can expect to expect at Christie Heart Psychotherapy when working with Nigel Edokpolo. Thank you all for the read and welcome to your first step at Christie Heart Psychotherapy.
Who Am I?
Benefits of Working with Nigel
-
A non-judgemental environment for you to talk and disclose with what is on your mind.
-
As a member of BIPOC, I can relate to the experiences of marginalized populations and support you and your values.
-
CBT approach with a strive to help in all areas.
-
As a male, there are things you may be more comfortable with discussing with a man and I promise to listen without judgement and provide alternative wyas of approaching your situation.
-
I will work on bettering myself to your situation to better assist you with all troubles you may have.
-
Early availability from 6am
Experience
Nigel has had in-depth lengths of time working with clients with different needs ranging from Trauma, grief and loss, PP, Stress, BPD and other concerns. Nigel has accumulated over 800 hours in just a year and a half of working with clients such as yourself.
No problem is too small and that’s a minimizer we try to help remove, proactively let’s work towards this problem before it continues to grow.
Nigel focuses heavily on building trust, closeness and rapport with each and every client with openness. The hope within Individual, Couples and Family sessions is to being peace and understanding to everyone and this is done with a client-centred approach that allows you to be the captain of your own.
Approach & Specialty
A dedicated and hardworking Registered Psychotherapist(Q) only rivialed by his clients work ethic. A strong belief that change can occur in anyone with lived experience with learning disabilities and education experience through masters, Nigel brings an open mind approach to all clients as no two people are the same.
Areas of specialty:
-
Couples/Relationships
-
Grief and Loss
-
Trauma
Areas of Strength
-
Stress
-
Anxiety
-
Depression
-
Parenting
-
Anger
-
ETC
