Natalie Tiojanco (she/her)
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Providing counselling services in English.
Works with Individuals & Relationships
My Approach
I support those who are hoping for a comfortable space to begin to express some of the thoughts and feelings that seem too big or scary to share with others in their life. I see therapy as a place where you can explore your feelings without worrying about how it is going to affect me, the listener, and by using therapy as a sort of “dress rehearsal for life”, you can walk away with a more clear view of how to communicate with others, find healing, and learn how to process emotions. My aim is that over time, these feelings will be more comfortably felt, embodied, and shared with the important people in your life.
In the therapy room, the focus is on your goals and the collaboration between the two of us. I view our partnership as a meeting of two experts: you, as the expert on what it is like to be you, and me, as someone who can offer tools that have been shown to help people who have faced similar challenges. In my work, I explore what might be keeping you stuck, and work collaboratively to try out strategies to help address your concerns. You can expect a space to process difficult emotional experiences in the moment. This is done through integrating your thoughts with your physiological cues for more fully embodied emotional experience. Through this, your emotional needs can be better understood and validated. I tailor my approach based on what your strengths and preferences are, and what makes you unique! I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you as you reclaim your power, worth, and healing.
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Creativity has always been something that grounds me regardless of what’s happening in life. Dance, music, and design are my companions, and I love to learn new creative activities. Lately that has been weaving macrame, and learning how to garden. I find these activities as moments to connect with myself and slow down.
I am the 3rd born of 4 siblings, and grew up by the lakes of the Okanagan valley. My mom was a competitive swimmer from California, so I consider myself a water baby at heart. There is nothing more soothing to me than being on or near water, and you can often find me paddle-boarding. As someone who has survived cancer, the importance of cultivating hope and purpose is something that resonates deeply with me. I believe this is why I am drawn to creativity. Creating purpose and cultivating hope are aspects of myself that I weave into my therapeutic work.
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Anxiety
Bereavement
Boundaries & Communication
Burnout
Cross-Cultural Issues
Depression
Distress Tolerance
Family Dynamics
Identity Challenges
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
PTSD
Self-Criticism
Self-Esteem/Self-worth
Stress
Substance use
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Registered Clinical Counsellor – British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
Master of Counselling Psychology – Adler University
B.A. in Psychology & Public Health – University of British Columbia
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Narrative Therapy Practice Foundations - Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
Crisis Survival Training - Lifted Counselling and Consulting
Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Level 1 Clinical Training
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Contact Natalie
Natalie Tiojanco (she/her)
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Providing counselling services in English.
Works with Individuals & Relationships
My Approach
I support those who are hoping for a comfortable space to begin to express some of the thoughts and feelings that seem too big or scary to share with others in their life. I see therapy as a place where you can explore your feelings without worrying about how it is going to affect me, the listener, and by using therapy as a sort of “dress rehearsal for life”, you can walk away with a more clear view of how to communicate with others, find healing, and learn how to process emotions. My aim is that over time, these feelings will be more comfortably felt, embodied, and shared with the important people in your life.
In the therapy room, the focus is on your goals and the collaboration between the two of us. I view our partnership as a meeting of two experts: you, as the expert on what it is like to be you, and me, as someone who can offer tools that have been shown to help people who have faced similar challenges. In my work, I explore what might be keeping you stuck, and work collaboratively to try out strategies to help address your concerns. You can expect a space to process difficult emotional experiences in the moment. This is done through integrating your thoughts with your physiological cues for more fully embodied emotional experience. Through this, your emotional needs can be better understood and validated. I tailor my approach based on what your strengths and preferences are, and what makes you unique! I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you as you reclaim your power, worth, and healing.
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Creativity has always been something that grounds me regardless of what’s happening in life. Dance, music, and design are my companions, and I love to learn new creative activities. Lately that has been weaving macrame, and learning how to garden. I find these activities as moments to connect with myself and slow down.
I am the 3rd born of 4 siblings, and grew up by the lakes of the Okanagan valley. My mom was a competitive swimmer from California, so I consider myself a water baby at heart. There is nothing more soothing to me than being on or near water, and you can often find me paddle-boarding. As someone who has survived cancer, the importance of cultivating hope and purpose is something that resonates deeply with me. I believe this is why I am drawn to creativity. Creating purpose and cultivating hope are aspects of myself that I weave into my therapeutic work.
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Anxiety
Bereavement
Boundaries & Communication
Burnout
Cross-Cultural Issues
Depression
Distress Tolerance
Family Dynamics
Identity Challenges
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
PTSD
Self-Criticism
Self-Esteem/Self-worth
Stress
Substance use
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Registered Clinical Counsellor – British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
Master of Counselling Psychology – Adler University
B.A. in Psychology & Public Health – University of British Columbia
-
Narrative Therapy Practice Foundations - Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
Crisis Survival Training - Lifted Counselling and Consulting
Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Level 1 Clinical Training
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Contact Natalie
Contact Us
In Good Company Counselling
Unit 205 – 402 W Pender
Vancouver, BC
get directions
236-471-6680
connect@igccounselling.ca
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that our healing work takes place on the traditional unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) & Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations. We are committed to understanding the lasting impacts of colonization and working to actively decolonize ourselves and our practices.
Contact Us
In Good Company Counselling
Unit 205 – 402 W Pender
Vancouver, BC
get directions
236-471-6680
connect@igccounselling.ca
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that our healing work takes place on the traditional unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) & Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations. We are committed to understanding the lasting impacts of colonization and working to actively decolonize ourselves and our practices.