About Elena
Welcome to True Nature Counselling, a holistic private counselling practice located in Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island. We will all experience personal challenges in our lives. Sometimes these challenges are too much to manage on our own and it can be helpful to seek support from a professional.
I believe in people’s innate capacity to grow and heal, and in my role as a counsellor, I support that process. This may involve providing resources that can help manage what is happening for you in the present moment, and offering specific therapeutic interventions.
Alongside traditional talk therapy, I work from a somatic and relational therapy framework, exploring the mind-body connection as it relates to a person’s hopes for therapy. I also offer ‘walk and talk’ therapy sessions for those that prefer to be outside and moving.
I hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Adler University in Vancouver and I’m registered with the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors. I have additional experience and training in Somatic and Relational Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Yoga, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry framework. I tailor my skills to each individual and their hopes for counselling.
Prior to pursuing a career as a counsellor, I worked in the field of Adventure Therapy providing outdoor experiences to people facing significant life challenges. Connecting to nature is a large part of my personal and professional philosophies.
I love the work that I do and I’m deeply honored to work with people as they explore new aspects of their lives.
I look forward to meeting you if our paths are meant to cross.
Warmly,
Elena