Ashley Nutter, RSSW, BSW Student

Hi, I’m Ashley,

I currently support clients throughout their journey with us, from the initial referral and intake process through their ongoing involvement at Acorn & Anchor, supporting both our team and clients with their day-to-day administrative needs while helping oversee the daily operations of our centre. I also co-plan and facilitate groups and programs, and work alongside our therapists to provide support wherever it’s needed.

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As someone with a neurodivergent brain, I have a deep understanding of the unique qualities, characteristics, and challenges associated with being twice-exceptional (2e), ADHD and giftedness on a personal level.  I have great experience working with my highly sensitive, people-pleasing, and perfectionist parts. Because of this, I am passionate about the work being done at the Centre, and I truly value the foundational concept that the "right fit" in a therapeutic relationship is a key factor in therapy success.  

My learning goals as a therapist mentee align with the relational focus, values, modalities, and practice methods at Acorn & Anchor, and I am excited to be mentored in the "Acorn & Anchor Approach". I aim to create a meaningful connection with clients at the Centre from the very beginning, ensuring that I provide the best support for their therapeutic process in every way I can. I hope to support neurodivergent folks with executive functioning, emotional regulation, burnout, personal and relational dynamics, as well as forming healthy boundaries and coping mechanisms.

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​​In addition to my formal education and personal experience, I am also an active self-directed learner, and I am currently working towards enhanced IFS training to support the Centre in the work with complex minds, complex trauma (C-PTSD) and any other lifelong trauma associated with neurodivergence. 

I understand the importance of feeling truly heard, seen, understood, and validated, and I aspire to support clients in the best way possible.

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