At Bright Horizon Therapies, I support individuals in overcoming adversity and reclaiming their lives through trauma-informed coaching and counselling rooted in social justice.
I’m Natalie Jovanic — a counsellor and trauma-informed coach.
Whether you’re navigating childhood abuse, complex trauma, relationship wounds, or grief and loss, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll work to overcome adversity and create a hopeful, brighter path forward.
All of my services are available online and in person in Calgary. I offer nonjudgmental, expert support that’s accessible wherever you are. I’m here to meet you with confidence and warmth — whenever you need it.
Are you ready to deepen your healing or turn the page to a new chapter in your story? Every step on this path takes courage—and you don’t have to take it alone.
I am here to walk alongside you with a welcoming, trauma-informed approach that centers emotional safety, collaboration, and lasting transformation. Using proven methods like EMDR and IFS-informed parts work, I help you process complex emotions, strengthen inner trust, and reclaim your sense of agency.
Many people carry signs of trauma without even realizing it, and my approach honours your unique lived experience. Being trauma-informed means I integrate core principles like trust, transparency, choice, cultural awareness, and the healthy use of power into every step of our work together. These values are essential to building a strong, respectful alliance and lie at the heart of trauma-informed practice.
What does healing and growth look like for you right now? While I don’t know your story yet, many clients discover renewed calm, clearer boundaries, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves. My services are available online and in person in Calgary, so support is accessible wherever you are.
Coaching tends to focus on specific goals and growth in particular areas, while counselling offers a broader, more comprehensive path to transformation.
What part of your journey feels most important to focus on today? Let’s explore my counselling and coaching options—and find the path that resonates with you.
My trauma-informed counselling provides a validating, collaborative space where your experience is honoured and healing becomes possible. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, challenges from complicated relationships, or other life adversities, I meet you exactly where you are.
Have you noticed how past experiences might still affect your daily life? I adjust this gentle, nonjudgmental approach to your unique journey. While each person’s path differs, many clients report greater emotional well-being and an improved quality of life.
If you’re looking for more focused support for trauma or loss, explore the options below to discover how I can assist you on your healing journey.
My trauma counselling goes beyond standard trauma-informed care with an integrated, holistic process tailored to your stage of recovery that integrates best practices for trauma recovery. You won’t be asked to dive into your most painful stories at the start — in fact, you may never need to.
Are you ready to explore healing at a pace that feels right for you? In our sessions, I draw on gentle yet effective methods such as EMDR, parts work, and somatic approaches to give you choices – no pressure, no rush.
Whether you’ve faced childhood abuse, complex trauma, relational trauma, or abusive relationships, this process can help you feel more grounded, safer, and in control. Over time, you may find it easier to set healthy boundaries and to deepen your connection with yourself and others.
In addition to trauma counselling, EMDR therapy is available as a trauma recovery approach to support your healing journey.
Are you looking for a way to process difficult memories without feeling overwhelmed? EMDR is an effective method that helps you process traumatic memories and move past the complex effects of trauma. While results vary depending on your experience, many clients find relief from trauma-related symptoms within ten to twenty sessions.
If you have experienced loss and are seeking support on this journey, my grief counselling approach offers a safe, welcoming space to process your grief.
How has your experience of loss affected your life? Loss can feel like the foundation of your world starting to crumble beneath you, shaking your sense of stability and leaving you unsure of where to stand. At Bright Horizon Therapies, I am also aware that grief can be intensified by past trauma or other painful experiences, including additional losses. That’s why my grief counselling is both trauma-informed and guided by Polyvagal Theory.
What new meaning or connection would you like to find after your loss? While each person’s journey is unique, many clients find clarity, renewed strength, and a deeper connection with life.
Whatever your coaching goals, trauma-informed coaching offers a supportive space to reconnect with your inner strength, rebuild trust, and create lasting change. Grounded in understanding how trauma impacts your emotions and nervous system, this approach helps you navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
This program is for anyone ready to improve their boundaries—whether you struggle with people-pleasing, taking on too much responsibility, or burnout. Together, we’ll work toward confidently saying no, strengthening your relationships, and cultivating greater self-worth and self-respect. The outcome? Improved emotional and mental well-being that supports a balanced, fulfilling life.
Resilience coaching supports a wide range of people facing life’s challenges—whether you’re navigating major transitions like career changes, family shifts, or coming out; managing stress from a toxic workplace, bullying, or family pressures; or simply seeking greater self-confidence and stability in uncertain times.
This personalized coaching approach empowers you to build inner strength, adaptability, and confidence. Together, we’ll develop practical skills for managing stress, setting healthy boundaries, and cultivating emotional balance—so you can regain control and support your long-term well-being.
I invite you to book a free session or explore a little about who I am and how I work.
With 14 years of experience supporting clients in trauma recovery and empowerment, I integrate evidence-based methods like EMDR, parts work, and somatic approaches into a culturally aware, non-judgmental space. Having committed to my inner healing journey for decades, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to support you. I practice with integrity, embodying the values I bring to our work.
You are the expert in your life, and your healing and growth are uniquely yours. I tailor coaching and counselling to meet your individual needs, goals, and pace—honouring your whole self. Together, we’ll create a path that feels right for you.
While I bring many tools and professional expertise to share—with your consent and at your pace—I believe the answers truly live within you. Together, we’ll reconnect you with your inner voice and strengths, integrating body, mind, and emotions to build confidence and lasting self-trust.
I reject one-size-fits-all approaches that tend to misuse power or pathologize experiences while overlooking the complexity of human lives. Instead, I provide trauma-informed care grounded in anti-oppressive principles and decolonizing counselling and coaching.
My variable pricing scheme ensures that trauma recovery, healing and personal growth are accessible to a diverse range of clients, honouring individual circumstances.
I invite you to reach out if my approach resonates with you. Whether you want to overcome adversity, seek healing, or grow as a human being, I am ready to find the right path with you.
You can book your free consultation for counselling or your gifted coaching session through my secure online booking system. Or, if you’d prefer, feel free to send me a quick message first via the contact page.
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