Your story matters

Hi, I’m Erika Nissa, founder of Embracing Life Counselling. I’m a trauma-informed counsellor, coach, and relationship therapist with a background in law. More importantly, I understand what it’s like to navigate grief, trauma, cultural displacement, life transitions, and the heavy weight of holding everything together for others.

These experiences shape the way I approach counselling—with empathy, clarity, and respect. Clients often share that they feel seen and safe in our sessions. That’s not because I have all the answers, but because I create a space where you can be truly heard—without judgment—and supported with compassion and honesty.

Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of providing therapy and counselling for individuals, couples, and groups in Norway and internationally—working with Norwegians, immigrants, refugees, NGO leaders, and global professionals. My work also includes facilitating workshops, coaching, and offering trauma-informed care to survivors of war, displacement, and exploitation.

Whether you’re a professional under pressure, a caregiver running on empty, a partner in pain, or someone longing to reconnect with your emotions, Embracing Life Counselling offers a supportive space to rebuild, heal, and thrive through compassionate therapy.

 

V. Erika Nissa

Founder, Embracing Life Counselling
Masters of Counselling
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
LLB(Hons)
NLP & Resiliency Coach
Member of Association for Christian Counselling (Singapore)
Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
(Membership No. IN1840)

Provisional Clinical Member of Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)(Membership No: D1153)

Hi, I’m Erika Nissa, founder of Embracing Life Counselling. I’m a trauma-informed counsellor, coach, and relationship therapist with a background in law. More importantly, I understand what it’s like to navigate grief, trauma, cultural displacement, life transitions, and the heavy weight of holding everything together for others.

These experiences shape the way I approach counselling—with empathy, clarity, and respect. Clients often share that they feel seen and safe in our sessions. That’s not because I have all the answers, but because I create a space where you can be truly heard—without judgment—and supported with compassion and honesty.

Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of providing therapy and counselling for individuals, couples, and groups in Norway and internationally—working with Norwegians, immigrants, refugees, NGO leaders, and global professionals. My work also includes facilitating workshops, coaching, and offering trauma-informed care to survivors of war, displacement, and exploitation.

Whether you’re a professional under pressure, a caregiver running on empty, a partner in pain, or someone longing to reconnect with your emotions, Embracing Life Counselling offers a supportive space to rebuild, heal, and thrive through compassionate therapy.


 

V. Erika Nissa

Founder, Embracing Life Counselling
Masters of Counselling
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology LLB(Hons)
NLP & Resiliency Coach
Member of Association for Christian Counselling (Singapore)
Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) (Membership No. IN1840)

Provisional Clinical Member of Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
(Membership No: D1153)

 

What I Bring ​

At Embracing Life Counselling, I believe counselling is a safe space to be fully human—whether you’re angry, grieving, hopeful, numb, or in transition. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just show up, and I’ll meet you there with understanding, support, and guidance.

Lived experience of trauma, parenting, grief, and recovery

A calm, grounded presence that holds space without judgment

Global counselling experience across five continents

Professional training in trauma-informed, narrative-based care

My approach blends:

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Narrative and relational therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Gottman method couples therapy (For couple’s counselling only)
  • Resiliency Coaching
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Deep cultural and spiritual sensitivity

    Healing isn’t linear, and it doesn’t happen in isolation. At Embracing Life Counselling, I provide compassionate counselling that honours your truth, meets your pain with care, and supports you in moving toward a more grounded, resilient self.


    You don’t have to walk alone. This is sacred work—and it’s my privilege to walk alongside you through your journey in counselling.

“The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else…”

― Irvin D. Yalom

You don’t have to carry it alone.
Let’s take the next step together.

Book a free 15-minute consult.