Welcome! I’m Courtenay Crucil

Registered Clinical Counsellor (#12891), Ecotherapist, and Trauma Specialist

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I'm glad you're here! I live, learn, and practice on the traditional lands of the Wet'suwet'en People in Houston, BC. I work with adults and provide individual psychotherapy, clinical consultation, and group facilitation online - and in-person.

 

My passion lies in supporting people to heal the root of their difficulties and create deep and long lasting change. I blend evidence-based and holistic approaches that honour the body, mind, soul, and Spirit. My therapy style is active, relational and collaborative - meaning, we will work together in-the-moment to help you notice and attend to what's keeping you stuck, attune to your experience, and come home to your True Nature. I believe that healing is a return to a deeper connection with both the world around us and the world within us. And, we sometimes need help to navigate this 'threshold'.​ 

 

To learn more about my integrative approach to therapy, click here. ​
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Specialties and Areas of Focus

My areas of specialization include:

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• Building meaningful relationships with Self and Others

• Navigating life transitions and change

• Cultivating a deeper sense of purpose and meaning

• Complex trauma and dissociation

• PTSD and trauma recovery

• Grief and loss

• Sexuality and gender 

• Chronic stress and burnout

• Neurodivergence

• Self-esteem and self-worth

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Eco-anxiety 

• Personal growth and self-exploration

• Women’s issues and empowerment

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The healing journey is not linear, and it’s often through our pain and struggles that we discover our deepest strengths. As Rumi beautifully said: “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” And, it is an absolute privilege for me to accompany those that I serve in these tender places. ​​

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My Background and Training

I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and First Nations Studies from Vancouver Island University, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Since 2009, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals heal from complex trauma, and I have worked in a variety of settings, from the non-profit sector to Indigenous communities, higher education, and private practice.

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I continue to grow both personally and professionally through regular clinical supervision, advanced clinical training and personal development.

 

I am a proud member of:

• The International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association

• The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)

• The EMDR International Association

• The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

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In 2020, I was humbled to receive the ISSTD’s President’s Award of Distinction for my contributions to the field.

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The Healing Power of Community

I believe that healing happens not only in individual therapy but also within the support of a connected, compassionate community. I serve on the board of the Houston Mountain Bike Association. And, I also have the privilege of co-leading an organization called the Trauma Healing Hub where I facilitate groups, workshops, retreats and community for those healing from trauma. 

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