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Nurtured Family Counselling

Perinatal and trauma therapy across Ontario

Hi, I’m Nicole, a registered social worker providing online therapy for adults in Kitchener-Waterloo and across Ontario who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility and overwhelming life transitions. If you’re trying to conceive, pregnant or finding your feet with a new baby, I'd love to help you through it.

  • Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)

    Postpartum Support International

  • EMDRIA Certified Therapist

    EMDR International Association

Nicole Graff-Rowe at her desk at home, with her two dogs lying on the floor beside her.
Nicole Graff-Rowe kneels beside a crib in a nursery, hugging her baby.

Our story

Therapy offers a space to slow down

You may look like you’re holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or exhausted inside. Maybe your thoughts won’t slow down, or past experiences keep showing up in ways you don’t fully understand. Therapy is a place to make sense of what you’re carrying and begin to feel more like yourself again. Or maybe you’ll discover a new version of yourself along the way.

I’m a mom too, and I know firsthand how much becoming a parent can change you. That’s a big part of why I started Nurtured Family Counselling, so parents have a place to talk openly about their experiences without judgment.

I support people through postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, fertility struggles, birth trauma and the identity shifts of becoming a parent. I also have extensive experience with complex and childhood trauma, where we explore how the past still shapes your relationships and sense of safety, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded.

Nicole Graff-Rowe, MSW, RSW, PMH-C

Our approach

Therapy built around you and your real life

Together we work to process trauma and develop practical tools to manage anxiety and depression so you can move toward greater stability, clarity and connection.

  • Customized

    Your therapy plan is built around your goals, not ours. Think of it as a buffet menu of tools we can choose from together.

  • Connected

    In the first few sessions, the goal is to understand you and your experiences, so your therapist can walk alongside you as things start to shift.

  • Flexible

    Healing does not take place in a vacuum, but rather in the beautiful messiness of life. Our approach is a flexible framework to refer back to, not a manual that can’t be edited.

The clinical stuff

Trained in several therapies, so we can use what fits you

With so many types of therapy, it can be hard to know why one is chosen over another. I’m formally trained in each of the methods below, and often combine more than one to suit what you need.

  • TF-CBT

    Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • ACT

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • IPT

    Interpersonal Psychotherapy

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy

  • Birth trauma

    Therapy for birth trauma

  • DBR

    Deep Brain Reorienting

  • DBT

    Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills

  • Not sure which approach would suit you? Let’s talk it through.

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FAQ

Common questions about working with us

Here’s what people often ask. If you’re still unsure about something, send us a message.

Are you accepting new clients?

Yes. The easiest way to start is a free 15-minute call. If cost is a concern, ask about a sliding scale.

What is your cancellation policy?

Appointments need at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule, or the full session fee applies. The Fees and insurance page has the details.

Do you offer in-person sessions?

No. All sessions are online by secure video, so you can join from home.

Who do you work with?

Adults 18 and over who are in Ontario at the time of the session, especially parents and parents-to-be, and people healing from trauma.

Do you offer a free consultation?

Yes. A free 15-minute call is a chance to talk about what’s going on, ask your questions and see whether we’re a good fit.

Working together

Come as you are.

You don’t need the right words or a diagnosis to reach out. We’ll start with what’s on your mind and see if it feels like a good fit.

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