Natasha has a Masters in Transpersonal Counselling and Psychotherapy, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), has Level 2 certification in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, is a Relational Somatic Trauma Therapist, and is trained as a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher. Natasha is a Mentor for the BC Adaptive Mentorship Network: mentoring health professionals across all disciplines in the areas of chronic pain, mental health and substance use, and sits on the Hub Team for Pain BC’s ECHO for Chronic Pain. She is also an academic marker for the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London, England.

Having initially trained and worked in the UK, Natasha has worked as a psychotherapist in private practice in Nelson since 2005. She works with adults (and younger folk for chronic pain only), in both individual and couples therapy. Her practice includes working with anxiety and depression, chronic pain and illness, relational and event-based trauma including PTSD, bereavement, parenting and relationship issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, spiritual crises, or working with those who are simply seeking greater self-awareness, increased ease, healthier choices and healthier relationships in their lives.

Natasha has a special interest in exploring the connection between physical symptoms/disease and unresolved emotional/psychological challenges. As a survivor of thyroid cancer, she brings a deep and personal understanding of the multi-layered experience of living with chronic illness and dis-ease in the body/mind, including the associated grief and anxiety.

Natasha has for many years designed and facilitated groups and workshops under the umbrella of Inner Vision Workshops and is a certified facilitator of Awakening of Love retreats (part of the international transformational Path Retreats process).

Natasha uses an integrative approach to practice. She has found that trauma-informed Somatic (body-centered) Therapy is a fundamental component in the process of healing on all levels. In addition, she uses attachment-based talk therapy, guided visualizations, chair work, mindfulness practices, working with dreams, and the building of your toolbox for resourcing and resilience.

Whatever your life circumstances, Natasha brings compassionate presence and insightful inquiry to support you in your healing journey.

As part of the Solis Integrative Health Centre team Natasha hopes to offer you tools that will enable you to reach your hopes and dreams and live a transformed and healthy life.

TESTIMONIALS: “Natasha is a superior therapist. She provides the perfect balance of giving advice, delving into feelings, and connecting to where emotions are being stored in the body. Her personality allows for a very comforting and supportive experience. I’ve never felt judged, and hence, feel like I can share deeply. She has a gift for identifying deep seated patterns, and offering practical advice on how to break them and move forward in a healthy way. I’ve recommended her over and over to many friends, and she gets nothing but rave reviews from everyone who sees her.” M.A. Nelson BC

“Compassionate, kind and superbly skilled. If you are suffering from chronic pain or post-trauma, Natasha is adept at providing a healing environment” A. Castlegar. BC

SOLIS CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by Natasha Edney, psychotherapist, trauma counsellor, group facilitator and leader of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs. Living with chronic pain can be an isolating and lonely experience, feeling like no one really understands what you’re going through.

This Chronic Pain Support Group offers an opportunity to connect with others who understand, share experiences and gain new tools for re-engaging with life in positive and healing ways.

Natasha facilitates this group to provide an opportunity for you to connect with others who understand your experience, while gaining resources to support you in building self-care strategies for returning to a fuller, healthier and more resilient life.

Other workshops and mindfulness/meditation groups will be offered periodically, including the 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program. You can stay connected to what is happening through https://www.facebook.com/NatashaEdneyPsychotherapy/

TESTIMONIAL: “I have been in Chronic Pain for many years and I have gone to other pain groups. By far, the Chronic Pain Group, led by Natasha is the the best! Her personal understanding of Pain makes her the perfect facilitator as she brings a wealth of knowledge to each session. Natasha provides a safe, confidential place for group sharing and being able to open up about ones pain to other’s is so valuable. I have personally learned so much about dealing with my pain from her, I would definitely attend another group and I strongly recommend the group for anyone in pain. “ LW

Appointments can be booked online, or for more information or assistance booking an appointment, please contact Natasha at 250-354-3630 or by email: healyourheart.natasha@gmail.com.

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