Paper Planes Wellness was born from a deep conviction that healing should feel accessible, human, and unbound by rigid structures.

Throughout my career as a Registered Social Worker, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, youth, and adults through some of life’s toughest moments. Time and again, I witnessed a clear need: specialized, trauma-informed counselling and consultation designed specifically for those who are hardest to reach—clients who feel unsure about beginning therapy, who have been let down by traditional systems, or who simply don’t see themselves reflected in conventional, individually-focused Western therapeutic models of counselling.

I’ve always held a special passion for working with youth—their resilience, honesty, and potential inspire me every day. Yet I noticed that many young people (and adults alike) hesitate to seek help because the process can feel intimidating, clinical, or one-size-fits-all.

That’s why I founded Paper Planes Wellness.

I believe deeply in diverse paths to healing—blending evidence-based practices with culturally safe, somatic, playful, and relational approaches that honour each person’s unique story. Healing isn’t confined to a single method; it thrives in authentic connection and relationship. As people, we need each other: to be seen, heard, and supported without judgment.

I couldn’t find a space that fully embodied this vision—one that feels warm, creative, and flexible enough to meet clients exactly where they are. So I created it.

Paper Planes Wellness is that space: a place where apprehension turns into trust, where “hard-to-reach” becomes “deeply understood,” and where wellness takes flight through genuine human connection.

We’re here to fold life’s challenges into something lighter—and help you soar.

— Nicole Parks, Founder