Counselling With Nic

Counselling With Nic Attachment, IFS, solution focused.

I am Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who focuses on supporting individuals in relationship anxiety, communication, and conflict resolution to live according to their values and achieve more fulfilled lives.

When someone starts to feel distant, your mind can fill in the blanks before you have the full story.You might assume th...
09/03/2026

When someone starts to feel distant, your mind can fill in the blanks before you have the full story.

You might assume they’re losing interest.
You might reread messages.
You might reach for reassurance before you even know what you need.
But distance doesn’t always mean rejection.

Sometimes the most helpful first step is separating what actually happened from what you’re afraid it means.
Then you can ask for clarity instead of reacting to the story your fear created.

Comment “DISTANCE” and I’ll send you the full article on how to respond when you feel someone pulling away.

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You do not need to enter September with everything figured out.Sometimes clarity comes from doing less, slowing down, an...
09/02/2026

You do not need to enter September with everything figured out.

Sometimes clarity comes from doing less, slowing down, and paying attention to what keeps repeating.

This month, try choosing:

More honest conversations.
More boundaries without guilt.
More rest before burnout.
More people who make you feel secure, not confused.
More trust in the small steps you are taking.

You are allowed to understand your life one choice at a time.

Save this for the days September feels overwhelming. 🤍

Before stepping into a new month, take a moment to pause.Not to reinvent yourself. Not to rush into new goals. Simply to...
09/01/2026

Before stepping into a new month, take a moment to pause.

Not to reinvent yourself. Not to rush into new goals. Simply to reflect on what you want to carry forward, and what you may be ready to leave behind.

These essays offer a gentle place to begin.
Comment “ESSAY” and I’ll send you my Substack.🤍

The right love often shows up in the smallest moments.You smile when their name appears. Two hours pass like twenty minu...
08/26/2026

The right love often shows up in the smallest moments.

You smile when their name appears. Two hours pass like twenty minutes. Goodbye takes longer than the date itself.

But lasting love also needs honest communication, clear needs, and the ability to repair after conflict.

I share more practical relationship and communication guidance on my Substack.

Comment “SUB” and I’ll send you the link, or find it in my bio.

A need is easier to hear when it doesn’t sound like an attack.Instead of criticizing your partner’s character, name what...
08/26/2026

A need is easier to hear when it doesn’t sound like an attack.
Instead of criticizing your partner’s character, name what you notice, how you feel, what you need, and make a clear request.

Try this:
“I’ve been feeling disconnected because we haven’t spent much time together. I need more quality time. Can we plan one evening together this week?”
Your partner shouldn’t have to decode your needs. Clear, specific requests create space for connection—not defensiveness.

Save this for your next difficult conversation. 💛
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