The Story Behind Coaching with Nigel

Meet Nigel.

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Nigel holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work (MSW) to deepen his trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice.

He has completed extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), suicide risk assessment, crisis prevention, trauma-informed care, and neurodivergent-informed practice.

Coaching sessions are DBT-informed and skills-based. This is not therapy or psychotherapy.

Nigel’s work is grounded in:

  • DBT skills training (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness)

  • CBT-informed approaches

  • Executive functioning strategies

  • ADHD- and ASD-informed practice

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Crisis prevention and risk awareness

  • Strengths-based, client-centered approaches

Work With Nigel

“Being vulnerable is not a weakness—it's a strength.”

- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

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A Little Bit More About Me.

Hi, I’m Nigel.

I’m a therapeutic coach and DBT facilitator with over five years of experience working with children, teens, and families. I hold an Honours BA in Psychology and am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work.

Before stepping fully into this work, I was a university football player and youth coach. That background still shapes how I approach coaching today — practical, structured, and grounded in real-life application.

Over the years, I’ve worked extensively with neurodivergent youth and young men navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, identity development, and school-related stress. I’ve also supported young Black boys and teens working through issues related to race, masculinity, and systemic pressures.

I believe many boys are not struggling because something is “wrong” with them — they’re struggling because they haven’t been taught the skills to manage what they’re carrying.

Coaching with me is about building those skills. It’s about helping boys understand themselves, regulate emotions, handle stress, strengthen relationships, and develop confidence — in ways that feel real and usable outside of a session.

This work matters deeply to me because I’ve seen what happens when boys are given the right tools — and when they aren’t.

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