Moving Forward Counseling and Life Coaching

A happier, healthier life for each unique person

T RaNae Nicholls MSW, RSW

     
     

About RaNae

RaNae completed her Masters in Social Work in 1980 following a BA degree in 1973. Since then she has continuously upgraded her knowledge and skills through training and experience. She has worked in varied professional settings with people from all walks of life, different ages and cultural backgrounds. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families and extended families. Her approach is collaborative, helping discover and explore what is getting in the way of Moving Forward. She honors each person's experience, needs and wants, and focuses on strengths and beliefs that help the process of regaining balance.

How counseling or life coaching can help

When you feel stuck a counselor can help you move forward by providing assistance that is:

  • Objective
  • Confidential
  • Skilled
  • Knowledgeable
  • Compassionate
  • Professional
  • Supportive

A counselor can help you:

  • Think from a new perspective
  • Discover what is underneath a problem
  • Make peace with the past
  • Increase self-esteem
  • Calm distress
  • Recognize your strengths
  • Acknowledge your progress
  • Manage feelings
  • Gain new tools for living
  • Improve communication


When counseling or life coaching can help

In times of distress whether it is due to something that seems rather "small" or a number of stresses that lead to feeling overwhelmed or a major event or change

Examples:

  • Conflict in marriage and /or family
  • Times of loss or grief
  • Parenting concerns
  • A difficult choice to make
  • Job stresses
  • Health issues
  • Depression
  • Feeling alone
  • Past hurts intruding in your present life
  • Decision making
  • Getting unstuck from patterns that no longer work

Professional Affiliation

RaNae is a member of the British Columbia Association of Social Workers (BCASW) and has been accepted for registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW). She is firmly committed to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that guide these professional organizations.

Moving Forward Counseling and Life Coaching

T RaNae Nicholls MSW, RSW

Suite 6, 2118 Columbia Avenue,
Rossland, BC
Phone: 250 231 6875
Email: support@movingforwardcounseling.ca