About
Nicole Perryman
Welcome to our practice
Inspiring change to Individuals, Family and Communities to walk beside and with others during the journey that our lives may undertake.
Change is a process that naturally can occur within our journey. And many times, it is the unexpected, unplanned, and difficult change that questions our sense of purpose in our journey.
Change brings a greater awareness of ourselves in our world, which can empower us to see the change we most desire if we embrace change. Change transforms us, altering our mindset and how we deal with problems, and how we act within our relationships. If we learn to change and direct our outcomes, we can draw closer to the person we wish to become.
Our practice embodies the philosophy, change is at the centre of growth and once we help organizations, people unlock that change, growth can naturally take root.
Meet Nicole
Thank you for connecting with me. I am an equity consultant and teacher, psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and specialized trauma and play therapist. I have been supporting children, youth and families since 2001 in sectors such as child welfare, mental health, criminal justice system, social services, education system, and more.
I am a visionary, and Clinical Director of an amazing organization, Aset Group Consulting and Counseling Services and an emerging family services agency, Ifarada: Centre for Excellence. I am the co-founder of Kujenga Wellness Project, a holistic wellness program for Black families.
Celebrating over 25 years
“You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have the right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should“.
— Max Erhmann
I have been honoured to spend time in professions that have strengthened my capacity to support children, youth, families, communities, and organizations.
I graduated from the University of Toronto
2000... with a Degree in History specializing in African studies. Begin work with the developmental services industry and with women experiencing intimate partner abuse.
Focus on child welfare
My career shifted to a focus on child welfare and children's mental health. During this time, I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work [2009] and a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology [2012].2002
Launched Aset Group Consulting and Counselling Services
... offering culturally responsive, strength-based and holistic wellness psychotherapeutic services.2013
Initiated consulting services centered on
...parenting time and decision making assessments, equity consulting with organizations, and teaching and facilitating programs.2015
I saw a need in the community and launched Ifarada: Centre for Excellence
... a charitable, nonprofit organization servicing families and communities.2017
I started editing the book:
“Reframing Healing: Through the Lens of Culture, Race and Identity”, a groundbreaking book delving into the complexities of trauma-informed equity and the urgent need for addressing anti-Black racism.”
2019
I along with several other passionate community leaders joined to launch Kujipenda - a social and cultural centre for communities.
2024
My start in developmental services
1997
Focus on child welfare
2002Became a Certified Play Therapist & launched Aset Group Consulting
2007Launched Ifarada - a family services agency
2018Wrote a Book
2019
Who Am I ?
Trauma-informed Equity Consultant
Nicole has specialized in psychology, examining how race culture and identity impact individuals, her lens enables her to help organizations ...
Psychotherapist, Certified Play Therapist
A highly trained psychotherapist, specializing in trauma, anti black racism Nicole is also a Certified PlayTherapist (CPT).
Speaker
Nicole presents on several key themes in mental health, parenting, clinical training, and equity. Her sessions are thought-provoking, engaging and informative.
Author
"Reframing Healing: Through the Lens of Culture, Race and Identity" edited by Nicole Perryman is a groundbreaking book delving into the complexities of trauma-informed equity and the urgent need for addressing anti-Black racism."
Teacher & Clinical Supervisor
Nicole has supervised 50+ students from college, undergraduate and graduate programs. She has attended an in-depth supervision course, engaged in individual therapy, as well as individual and group supervision.
"You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have the right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should".
Other Organizations
Some of my passion projects.
Ifarada: Centre for Excellence is a non -for- profit organization specializing in programs and services for children, youth, and families.
WONDERFULLY MADE is a mentorship program designed to empower, inspire and uplift Black girls.
Kujipenda is a not for profit organization serving the Durham Region offering a central space that celebrates Black culture and identity, providing opportunities for dance, arts, education, and therapeutic support.
