Crystal Van Den Bussche

Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist (MSW, RSW)

Regardless of the theoretical framework I’m drawing from, my general approach is that people don’t need to be fixed, we all need to be heard, seen, understood, and valued in all of our complexity. I aim to provide a space where people are free to be curious about their inner world, accept what is there, and to gently challenge themselves to grow. This is not about becoming some idealized version of themselves. It's about (re)introducing them to the compassionate, confident and calm person that’s always been there. My hope is that clients leave our time together with something intangible – a felt sense of knowing who they really are as they learn to come home to themselves.

  • Manitoba College of Social Workers : Current
  • EMDR Canada : Current
  • EMDR Basic Training – (EMDR Consulting) : 2021
  • ACT Essentials – Association of Psychological Therapies : 2021
  • IFS 4 Day Intensive – IFSCA : 2022
  • EMDR
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
  • Trauma-informed
  • Anxiety/depression
  • Trauma
  • Self-worth
  • Guilt/shame
  • Parentification
  • Sliding scale: no
  • Payment accepted: cash, cheque, e-transfer, credit cards.
  • Insurance coverage: Crystal is covered as a Social Worker by most insurance plans, and will provide a receipt for reimbursement. Please verify coverage with your insurance provider if you have any concerns.

Conversations with 
Safe Harbour Therapy Podcast