Plum Counselling, Dawson Creek

Vanessa Key Craig BSW, MSW, RSW (She/her)

Vanessa is a Registered Social Worker with an anti-oppressive, narrative, and somatic lens. She an approved service provider with FNHA, CVAP, and AG Safe BC.

It is with much gratitude that Vanessa lives and practices on Treaty 8 territory and the traditional home of the Cree, Dane-Zaa, Saulteau, Sikanni and Slavey First Nations peoples. She offers virtual, telephone, and in-person counselling options out of a centrally located office space in Dawson Creek BC.

She supports children, youth, adults, and families with symptoms of trauma due to Complex Trauma, Early Childhood Trauma, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Neglect, Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Violence, and Racialized Trauma.

Vanessa has a range of training, education, and experience, including a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University in 2019 and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria in 2012. She is dedicated to decolonizing her approach and advocates for humility and relational practice in therapy. Vanessa creates a comfortable and inclusive space where children, youth, adults, and families can explore mental health, trauma, goals, stories, and healing.

Based in Dawson Creek, BC, I offer in-person and virtual counselling for children, youth, adults, and families. My practice is rooted in anti-oppressive values and grounded in gentleness, curiosity, and respect. I work from an understanding of how trauma can shape relationships, sense of self, and meaning-making, and nurture a space that feels supportive and welcoming. Sessions move at a steady, compassionate pace, with space to explore boundaries, coping, grounding, emotional regulation, and ways of navigating distress with greater steadiness and self-compassion.
I support individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence, and gender-based violence, as well as those navigating relational wounds and challenges with connection. My practice draws from training in Somatic Experiencing (SE Beginner I–III), EMDR Basic Training, CBT, DBT, and EFFT.
I invite you to connect for a complimentary 15-minute phone call to ask questions, share what brings you to counselling, and explore how I may support you.

Vanessa has a range of training, education, and experience, including a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University in 2019 and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria in 2012. She is dedicated to decolonizing her approach and advocates for humility and relational practice in therapy. Vanessa creates a comfortable and inclusive space where children, youth, adults, and families can explore mental health, trauma, goals, stories, and healing.