Who am I.
Nadine finds that her journey through life was guided by a deep curiosity about the human mind and heart. From a young age, Nadine found herself captivated by the intricate workings of human nature—why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. This insatiable curiosity led her to delve into the study of psychology,—She was drawn to psychodynamic modalities, where she explored the depths of the unconscious and the complexities of human relationships. Eager to unravel and explore the intricate web of human relationships for Nadine, knowledge wasn't just about academic pursuits—it was about understanding the raw, messy, beautiful essence of being human.
This interest ultimately led her to become a psychotherapist, and she has been practicing for more than 20 years now.
Nadine is a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, offering a rich blend of psychological expertise and body-centered healing. Her unique approach to therapy acknowledges the deep interconnection between the mind and body, emphasizing how each physical gesture, breath, and movement carries emotional meaning. Nadine believes that healing requires more than just talking—it requires an embodied experience that honors the full spectrum of human emotion. Whether working through trauma, anxiety, or life transitions, her clients learn to reconnect with their bodies, release held tension, and gain insight into the patterns that shape their lives.
With a degree in clinical psychology , she is a member of the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario, a licensed psychotherapist in Quebec, and an active member and supervisor of the Canadian Association of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Quebec Association of Psychotherapists, where she was formerly the President.
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Her therapeutic practice is rooted in Psychodynamic therapy, focusing on the deep exploration of the unconscious and helping clients gain self-awareness and resolve intra-psychic conflicts. Nadine also specializes in Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP), a transformative modality that harmonizes the mind, body, and emotions
As a certified IBP psychotherapist, teacher, and supervisor, she integrates movement, breath, and consciousness into her work, enabling her clients to release emotional and physical blockages. Recently, she also earned Level 3 certification in LifeSpan Integration, a therapeutic technique for trauma healing that reactivates the body's self-healing capabilities.
Nadine’s journey into psychotherapy was driven by an early fascination with the complexities of human behavior and the connections between mind and body. This curiosity led her to the study of psychodynamics, but her path took a transformative turn when she encountered yoga dance and movement practices. Initially, she sought yoga as a form of exercise but quickly recognized the profound healing potential it held for both the body and the psyche. This discovery led her to pursue Integrative Body Psychotherapy, where she could combine her interest in the psychological and physical aspects of healing.
Nadine has a particular expertise in supporting individuals through trauma and life transitions, such as career changes, relationship shifts, or personal growth. Her approach to trauma healing is centered on resilience, self-compassion, and the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Nadine works with clients to recognize how trauma can embed itself in the body, showing up as tightness, dissociation, or hypervigilance. By gently guiding clients to release these held patterns, Nadine helps them reclaim their sense of safety, grounding, and vitality.
In her work with life transitions, Nadine sees change not as a disruption, but as an opportunity for profound personal growth. She helps her clients navigate uncertainty and find clarity and empowerment, guiding them to embrace change with courage and authenticity. Through her holistic approach, Nadine empowers individuals to face life’s challenges with resilience, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
Ultimately, Nadine’s work is a reflection of her belief in the transformative power of healing, self-discovery, and the profound connection between mind and body. Her compassionate presence and unwavering commitment to her clients’ journeys make her a trusted guide for anyone seeking to explore their inner world and embrace the fullness of who they are. In a world full of uncertainty and turmoil, Nadine helps others find peace and strength through self-acceptance, embodied healing, and compassionate understanding.
Areas of Expertise
Psychotherapy and Counselling
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults in in-person and virtual setting.Being located in Downtown Montreal, the practice had plenty of interaction with anxiety and burnout cases. This has allowed to garner extensive experience and expertise in this field.
Throughout all my practice, I also have worked with people experiencing difficult life transition and suffering from trauma and TSPT.
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Trainings
Our Somatic Health Training Continuing Education program offers comprehensive and practical training sessions designed to help practitioners integrate somatic approaches into their interventions with clients.
Our trainings incorporate yoga, breathwork, and mental health approaches to create a holistic approach to client care. Our experienced trainers provide hands-on practice and will help you develop techniques you can use in your practice. Our continuing education program is an excellent way to stay up to date on the latest developments in the field of somatic health.
Supervision
I am a licensed supervisor for the permit of psychotherapist in Quebec.
I offer supervision in both psychodynamic and humanistic-existential approches as well as all the somatic approches.
Couples workshops and retreats
Our workshops are new relationship enrichment technic for couples who seek deeper connections to feel more pleasure being together in a relationship,We help them develop trust, laugh together, create memorable moments and connect mindfully and deeply for harmonious relationships in day-to-day life.
My Credentials
Psychologist by training since 2000 , I am also member of the college of psychotherapists of Ontario, a psychotherapist permit holder to practice in Quebec as well as being a member of the Canadian Association of Psychotherapy and Counselling and former President and actual member still of Quebec association of psychotherapists.
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My main practice approach is Psychodynamic. I am also a certified Integrated Body Psychotherapy (IBP) psychotherapist, teacher and supervisor. I have also recently got my level 3 certification in LifeSpan Integration as Trained therapist.
Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP) is an experiential psychotherapeutic modality that involves the body and mind. It is a technique that integrates many psychological theories, as well as body, consciousness, movement and breathing techniques borrowed from various yogic, meditative and spiritual practices. IBP is a psychotherapeutic model that is in constant evolution. Read more
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LifeSpan Integration is an extremely powerful, effective and often quick relief therapy for trauma, anxiety and other difficult situations.
It is an innovative therapy based on the innate self-healing capacity of the body-mind system. It is based on the fact that it reactivates neural integration to support the natural capacity of the body and psyche to heal itself. During an LifeSpan Integration session, the client's unconscious material is activated, reorganized and integrated, all within the same 60 to 90 minute session. Read more.
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Psychodynamic approach is an approach of introspection and self-knowledge aimed at the proper regulation and resolution of intra-psychic conflicts. It is a short and medium term approach, often at the rate of one meeting per week, and the therapy focuses on one or several central problems of the person. This approach focuses on personal dynamics, more specifically on the ways in which emotions, impulses and defense mechanisms can affect our behavior in relational contexts and are part of a repetition of typical relational patterns (central conflict).
