Clara Val Crocker, RCC

Drawing from her background in Kinesiology and community outreach, Clara integrates trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Her work supports clients in developing coping skills, building resilience, and fostering self-compassion, while also deepening emotional awareness and connection within relationships.

Clara offers individual counselling, individual relationship counselling, and couples counselling, with a particular focus on attachment patterns, communication dynamics, emotional safety, and relational repair. She works with individuals and partners experiencing relationship distress and life transitions. Additionally, Clara is passionate about working with women experiencing pre- and post-partum mood disorders. Clara emphasizes the creation of a safe, collaborative space for emotional exploration and meaningful change.

With a strong commitment to holistic well-being, Clara empowers clients by offering practical tools and insights tailored to their unique experiences. She values helping clients reconnect with their personal strengths and values while cultivating self-compassion, understanding, and secure connection throughout their therapeutic journey.

Outside of her counselling work, Clara enjoys fostering community and connection through her book club, group fitness classes, and sharing meals with loved ones.

Areas of Focus include:

- Pre- and Post-Partum Mood Disorders

- Couples Counselling

- Individual Relationship Counselling

- Anxiety and Depression

- Stress and Burnout

- Life Transitions

- Attachment and Communication Patterns

- Religious Trauma

- Loneliness, Connection, and Relational Repair

- Self-Compassion and Personal Growth