Natalie Tiojanco (she/her)
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Provides Services in English
Works with Individuals
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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As a queer person in a mixed orientation marriage, living authentically and understanding nuance is important to me both inside and outside the therapy room. I'm the third born of four siblings, a two-time cancer survivor, and a water baby at heart. Creativity, curiosity, transparency, and community building are all values that I hold dear. I'm always curious about new ways to cultivate purpose and hope, given my experiences with cancer and loss. I believe this is why I'm drawn to all things creative.
Creativity has always been something that grounds me regardless of what’s happening in life. Dance, music, and movement are my companions, and I love to learn new ways of expressing myself. Lately, that has been learning how to garden and make ceramics. I find these activities as moments to connect with myself and slow down. There is nothing more soothing to me than being on or near water, and you can often find me paddle-boarding.
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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 Services in English
Works with Individuals
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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As a queer person in a mixed orientation marriage, living authentically and understanding nuance is important to me both inside and outside the therapy room. I'm the third born of four siblings, a two-time cancer survivor, and a water baby at heart. Creativity, curiosity, transparency, and community building are all values that I hold dear. I'm always curious about new ways to cultivate purpose and hope, given my experiences with cancer and loss. I believe this is why I'm drawn to all things creative.
Creativity has always been something that grounds me regardless of what’s happening in life. Dance, music, and movement are my companions, and I love to learn new ways of expressing myself. Lately, that has been learning how to garden and make ceramics. I find these activities as moments to connect with myself and slow down. There is nothing more soothing to me than being on or near water, and you can often find me paddle-boarding.
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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
Contact Us
In Good Company Counselling
110-744 W Hastings St
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.