Natalie Crawford, MSW Counselling Services

06/28/2025

I recommend this workbook a lot. Here's what the science is saying about it!

06/23/2025

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Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop ~ In person 30 April 2025 Saturday, October 4th & 18th (9:00am – 5:00pm Pacific Time both days) Register now Location: Oak Room – 5th Floor at the Holiday Inn, 711 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC *Please note, in the event the venue changes, you will be notified Pre...

04/13/2025

04/07/2025

Beautiful 💕

02/21/2025

Yes!

' We do what we know to get us through the night, and then ironically often remain stuck in these constrained strategies and perspectives in the light of day.'
Johnson (2019)

02/10/2025

About Me :)

Natalie is a FNHA and CVAP Approved Registered Social Worker.

She has been working in the therapy field for 21 years.

Natalie graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2004 from Thompson Rivers University, she has experience working in the anti violence field with women and children. She has experience with youth and families misusing substances and spent 10 years specializing in Substance Use and Mental Health. She eventually moved towards a focus on providing culturally safe mental health counselling in Indigenous communities; expanding her scope of practice to compound grief and complex historical trauma. She graduated in 2021 with a Master's in Social Work from UVIC with a specialization in Indigenous Social Work. She has been in private practice since 2022, working with a broad spectrum of youth and adults. She now offers therapy to couples and people seeking to increase capacity interpersonally and in their relationships.

At the core of Natalie's practice is the belief that clients are experts of their lives and drive the therapy process. Empowerment and self-determination are the foundations of her work.

Natalie utilizes several modalities in therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectal Behaviour Therapy, Hakomi (body centred approach), and Emotionally Focused therapy for Couples and Individuals.

Her belief is that laughter is as therapeutic as crying and change can be made through a variety of portals.

Natalie is an avid cyclist and runner; spending countless hours in the trails around Campbell River with her Belgian shepherd, and fox terrier. She is also a proud mother and grandmother.

01/15/2025

This 👇🏼👇🏼

12/22/2024

Do I stay or do I go?? Such a difficult decision that can keep people frozen for years. This book has been a game changer for so many. Give it a read if you're on the fence about your relationship ❤️‍🩹

Too Good to Leave Too Bad to Stay summary and review. Also available in PDF.

11/12/2024

In today’s busy world, it’s crucial to be intentional about how we share the mental load with our partners. If we’re not mindful, we can get caught up in the tasks right in front of us, leaving other important responsibilities—and our partners—overlooked.

Achieving balance doesn’t require a lot of time, but it does require teamwork and a shared commitment to distribute the mental, emotional, and physical load equally.

11/01/2024

Name on the door and beautiful new space! So exciting!

11/01/2024

The new space has turned out better than I expected 😁😁