Hi, I’m Nicole Buckland

As an occupational therapist, support worker & educator, I have spent the last ten years working closely with clients to build life practices that support recovery and enhance quality of life.

I have extensive experience and training in supporting people with complex mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma and autism.

I am passionate about utilising creative practice and self-expression as part of this work.

I have a worked across a variety of settings in mental health, predominantly in the areas of rehabilitation and recovery.

I am currently in training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.

Specific Trainings and Skills

Somatic Experiencing Professional Training - Intermediate I/II (will be completed 2026)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills (DBT)

Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory

Polyvagal Theory Informed Trauma Assessment and Interventions

Single Session Family Consultation

LGBTI Inclusive Mental Health Practice

Coaching for Health Professionals

Sensory Modulation Training with Tina Champagne

Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Strengths Model Training