Nathalie Bouchard is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary and an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Women and Gender Studies and Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. Nathalie supports both adults and children experiencing depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. She works with clients who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or impacted by past experiences, offering a safe and supportive space to explore their stories at a pace that feels manageable.

Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based therapies. Nathalie has advanced training in Narrative Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused approach that supports the processing and healing of difficult experiences. She also has training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, allowing her to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. She is an EMDRIA-approved Consultant-in-Training, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence. Her academic background informs a thoughtful, trauma-informed, and developmentally informed approach to care across the lifespan.
Her professional experience spans community healthcare, non-profit organizations, private practice, and palliative care. This diverse background supports a holistic understanding of mental health, including the impact of life transitions, loss, and chronic stress.

Nathalie is dedicated to creating a respectful, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and supported. Her work focuses on helping individuals build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

Nazia Hoque BSW, MSW, RSW completed both a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from York University. She has had extensive experience working in the developmental disabilities sector and with the dual diagnosis population in various clinical and community-based settings. Prior to joining The Social Work Consulting Group in 2019, Nazia worked in the developmental sector and was deemed a Certified Assessor by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to conduct assessments for adults in Ontario’s Central East Region. Nazia also has a research publication present in an academic journal which has contributed to the topic of ethical navigation in social work practice.

Nazia comes from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective when supporting those in need, wanting to ultimately empower individuals to re-gain self-management and determination over their lives. She is certified in Brainspotting Therapy (BSP), a brain-body based treatment, an advanced psychotherapeutic neuroscience based approach processing a range of emotional and physical problems and trauma. Nazia draws from her knowledge pertaining to Somatic Therapy, Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy and Mindfulness. Nazia speaks Bengali and has connected with clients from various cultural and religious backgrounds, often providing a sense of cultural connection and understanding throughout their recovery.

“My interest in social work peaked at a young age as I became more cognizant of vulnerable populations in the community. I strongly believe that support is most influential through structural and psychoemotional practice. Social Work has allowed me to work with a multidisciplinary team while celebrating victories, big or small that come along with a client’s journey in recovery. The knowledge gained during practice has been significant in understanding human behavior, brain functioning and the impact that emotions have on our experiences and response to the world which has been a pleasure in helping individuals learn more about themselves while healing from traumatic experiences.”