I welcome individuals from all walks of life, gender, age (17 years and up), socioeconomic situations, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and couple structure.        

In the first session I conduct intake, assessment, goal setting and send you home with relief and tools.

Clients find that my genuineness and presence help them feel at ease. I blend active listening with teaching.

I offer in person, phone and virtual sessions. My first appointment of the day is 8:45 and the last is 4:45. I offer a 6pm appointment once a week. I work Monday to Friday.

How often should I book sessions?

The frequency of sessions is up to you. Most clients see me every 2-3 weeks to start and build up to spacing sessions to every 4-5 weeks. If you are in crisis weekly sessions may be better.

What is the theory behind your work?

The theoretical orientation that I work from is systemic, developmental, attachment and strength based.

I believe that people are doing the best they can and want to do better but may need some support in doing so.

I believe our early attachments to our caregivers influence who we choose for our romantic partners and how we parent our children.

I am a strong advocate of the couple and family and provide effective tools for keeping couples together when they want to.

At the same time I see the world in systems, and understand that we are deeply impacted by them.

I teach that our troublesome behaviours may actually be coping responses to a traumatic event that helped us then but that are now in the way.

I understand wider systems such as immigration, criminal justice, school, health due and am happy to help you navigate these systems. I understand the many barriers posed to people and work from a feminist perspective.

I am a fan of effective, immediate results. I will assess your problems and help you see a path for a solution, if not learn tools that are the solution, right from the first session.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers

To learn more please book online or email me at info@NatalieHansenCounselling.com