Trauma Counselling Calgary – and Online in Canada
If you want to heal from past trauma, I am here to support you. My trauma counselling approach uses best practices for recovery, such as EMDR and IFS-informed parts work therapy. It can help you regain control, feel more empowered, and strengthen your relationships. Over time, it guides you in overcoming traumatic experiences and finding freedom. I offer trauma counselling in Calgary, or online in Canada to help you heal past experiences. You can start with a free consultation to explore how counselling can support your unique journey.
Is trauma counselling right for you?
Trauma can show up in many ways — it’s not always linked to one big event like an accident or assault. Often, it’s a series of smaller, painful experiences that build up over time, or the result of being in harmful environments. Trauma can impact your body, mind, and nervous system, leaving you with overwhelming emotions or a constant sense of anxiety. You may feel numb, depressed, or disconnected from your needs and boundaries.
Relationships can be challenging — it may be hard to trust others, you might fear abandonment, or you may avoid relationships altogether. Trauma can also contribute to low self-esteem, perfectionism, flashbacks, nightmares, and a tendency to anticipate the worst. It can make it challenging to build and maintain healthy, supportive relationships.
These experiences are draining but temporary — modern neuroscience demonstrates that healing can occur with patience and persistence.
Trauma counselling can help you regain control, build safety, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. While everyone’s journey is unique, many people notice significant improvements in emotional well-being, confidence, and connection with themselves and others.
Whether you choose trauma counselling Calgary or online, the right guidance can help you transform your life, step by step.
Not sure if trauma counselling is the right fit? I also offer trauma-informed counselling and EMDR therapy.
Benefits of trauma counselling in Calgary
Wondering if trauma counselling is worth it?
While each person’s trauma recovery journey is different, here are some real ways trauma counselling can make a difference:
It’s natural to feel unsure. Trauma can leave you feeling broken or stuck — but healing is possible, and you are definitely not broken. Trauma counselling helps you take back control of your life. It’s about learning new ways to cope, feel safer, and move forward with greater confidence.
Emotional Intelligence
Trauma counselling supports emotional regulation, resilience, and self-awareness. Over time, you may notice that overwhelming emotions are easier to manage, you trust your inner wisdom more, and you respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Connection with Yourself
You’ll reconnect with your needs, values, and inner strength. You’ll learn to feel safer in your body, recognize and honour your emotions, and cultivate a stronger sense of self.
Improved Relationships
Trauma counselling can help you build trust, set and maintain boundaries, and communicate more effectively, creating stronger, healthier connections with friends, family, and partners.
Transcend Trauma
Trauma counselling helps you gently process painful memories and experiences that may feel “stuck” in your body or nervous system. Through practices like EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, and somatic approaches, you can release what no longer serves you, reduce the emotional charge of past events, and create space for freedom, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
If this resonates, I would like to offer a free consultation to explore how I can support your healing journey.
Meet Natalie
Hi, I’m Natalie , a trauma counsellor in Calgary with over 14 years of experience supporting people healing from trauma, complex trauma, and childhood abuse. My approach integrates best practices for trauma recovery, including EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, and Polyvagal Theory — always adapted to your unique needs.
I believe healing should be safe, inclusive, and rooted in social justice, so I integrate anti-oppressive practices into my work. I also offer a flexible pricing scheme to make trauma counselling more accessible. I’m here to support you at your own pace and help you reconnect with your inner strength.
Curious to learn more about my approach to trauma recovery?
Healing from trauma goes beyond traditional talk therapy. It’s about reconnecting your body, mind, and emotions in a safe, holistic way. You don’t need to share your most painful stories right away — in fact, many clients find they don’t need to share all the details at all.
Here’s an overview of how I facilitate trauma healing. Please keep in mind that the stages exist on a continuum but a rigid pattern. But remember, your journey is unique, and if you choose to work with us, we’ll customize our approach to your personal goals.
Stability and safety – just like planting strong roots
This phase is dedicated to establishing real safety and stability in your life. You’ll develop practical skills such as boundary setting, emotional regulation, and body awareness. You might even notice yourself feeling calmer in stressful situations.
I draw from proven modalities including Polyvagal Theory, parts work therapy, somatic methods, structural dissociation theory, and DBT. Many people tell me they sleep better, handle emotions more easily, or enjoy relationships more fully after this phase. Together, these create a solid foundation that helps you feel grounded, empowered, and better equipped to face daily challenges.
Processing traumatic experiences – just like pruning a tree for renewal
Once safety and emotional regulation are established, you can begin to process painful memories gently. I frequently use EMDR and IFS-informed parts work in this stage. Like pruning a tree to encourage new growth, this phase helps you release what no longer serves you. It paves the way for profound transformation, inner wisdom, and deeper self-awareness. Clients often describe it as if the memories have lost their charge or faded into the far distance.
Reconnection – Standing strong and living fully
The final phase centers on reconnecting with yourself, others, and the world. You’ll cultivate a fulfilling and sustainable life like a strong, healthy tree. You’ll feel more whole and confident in your relationships, boundaries, and pursuit of your goals and dreams.
While I deeply value my collaboration with my clients, many find that regular counselling is no longer needed at this stage. Instead, this can be the beginning of a new chapter — some choose to continue with coaching or other supports to focus on specific goals and keep growing in new ways.
It’s your time to heal: Let’s begin
If this approach to trauma recovery resonates with you, I’d be honoured to get to know you. I offer a free consultation so you can explore your options in a safe, supportive space. You can book through my secure online booking system or message me at nat@brighthorizontherapies.com—whatever works better for you.
Your trauma counselling questions answered
If you’re curious to learn more about trauma recovery at your own pace, you’re welcome to explore my Trauma Recovery FAQs.