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

I meet clients at my office for individual or couple counselling. 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.

Do you do phone sessions?

Yes, I do phone sessions for both couples and individuals. I understand that life can be busy so I am open to finding creative ways for you to access my services.

How often should I book sessions?

Most clients require sessions every 2-3 weeks to start, but every 4 weeks is ok if there are financial and availability barriers. If you are in acute crisis weekly sessions are best. 

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