My Approach
My name is Natalka (she/her) and I am a counsellor who believes that counselling should be comfortable, relaxed, and safe -not stuffy, or intimidating. Certainly, the work in counselling can be a bit scary, and so I focus on building a safe and secure relationship with my clients so they can feel supported in truly being their authentic selves. I work with older children (ages 8+), teens, and adults. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I practice from a strengths-based & trauma-informed lens. In therapy, I use an integrated approach where I draw from several models of therapy based on client needs including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy and others.

I believe in a collaborative approach to counselling where you, as the client, are involved in making treatment decisions and setting goals. Together we will build a strong therapeutic relationship that will empower you, support you, and offer areas for growth. I work from an approach that considers the whole person. Your mind and your body are connected; I can provide a holistic approach to helping you navigate life’s challenges and move towards a healthy & balanced life.

Though I have a range of experience with many demographics and areas of concern, I am particularly drawn to working with adolescents and children as well as young adults who are transitioning into adulthood. I moved into the field of counselling after a first-career in dance education where I formed my love and passion for working with kids and adolescents. I am a kid at heart and my experiences have taught me so much about child development and how to communicate with kids/youth. I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and I offer lived experience and tools for kids and adults with ADHD. I love using creative means of delivering therapy and being expressive with my clients using metaphor, art, movement, music, sandtray, mindfulness, and more.

Credentials
• Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
• Bachelor’s of Dance
• Associate Diploma of Dance Pedagogy (ADCC-CICB)

Please visit our booking website for pricing information. Sliding scale pricing is available on a case-by-case basis for low-income clients or those experiencing financial difficulty.

Client Focus

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Self-esteem and confidence

• Body image

• Healthy relationships and relationship repair

• Separation and divorce

• Parent-Child relationships

• Trauma

• Grief and loss

• Shame

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Decision Making

• Emotional Regulation

• Self-Care

• Stress Management

• Child, Adolescent, and Family Counselling

• Self-harm

• Disordered eating

• Bullying

• Artists and Athletes

• Play and Expressive Arts Therapies

Artists and Athletes
In addition to my training and education as a counsellor, I have an extensive dance arts background. I enjoy working as a counsellor with artists and athletes on their mind-body connection and improving their mental health in order to improve their sport and craft. I understand the intricacies of early-specialization sports and activities and the demands on the artists and athletes of today.