Lean In Counselling & Psychotherapy
About
Alix Hill
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to learn about the services I offer. In therapy and in life, I have a deep respect and fascination for the unique nature of every person's story. I strive to understand the world from my client's perspective. Clients are the experts on themselves, and it's so important for my clients to feel empowered and capable in cultivating the change they hope to see.
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I have a warm, welcoming and easy-going nature. With curiosity and compassion I aim to build my client's trust in session, so they feel able to process difficult topics. I believe resilience and struggle exists within everyone, and it's a privilege to work alongside my clients in session.
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My Approach
Counselling begins with meeting clients where they are. To understand their worldview as best as possible before offering new perspectives and working alongside them to change patterns that don't work for them anymore. Based on trauma-informed and integrative counselling approaches, I work collaboratively with clients to create a treatment plan that is evidence-based and tailored to unique needs and preferences.
With specialized training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), clients develop concrete skills to manage distress. Knowing that skills may only go so far, other preferred theories and approaches include humanistic, internal-family systems, mindfulness-based experiential, somatic, and polyvagal. These theories and principles often compliment each other; allowing clients to make sense of present and past distress, explore their sense of self, improve confidence in relationships and reduce physical signs of stress.
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These theories and approaches are also well adapted to serve youth clients. I often use methods of creative expression and attachment-focused approaches to help youth find resilience.
Client-Centered Services
Therapy should be a safe, empowering, non-judgmental space where no topic of discussion is off the table if it is important to the client.
I realize that cultural, spiritual and other marginalized identities may enrich and complicate one’s experiences in this world. I am open and accepting towards my client’s desires to explore these identities in therapy.
Education
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Master of Arts in Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University in Ottawa, ON.
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Bachelor of Arts in Honours specialization in Psychology from University of Ottawa.
Training & Experience
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Individual and Group therapy for youth and adult populations. Group supports may be available to address anxiety, depression, parenting skills, personality disorders, and/or grief.
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Specialized courses in Logotherapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and mindfulness strategies.
Qualifications
Certified DBT Practitioner (2019)
Mindfulness-based Somatic Therapy Level 1 (2022)
Professional Membership
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With professional membership my clients can be assured they are receiving ethical and professional care.
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I am a member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Qualifications
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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British Columbia, #18037
Registered Psychotherapist
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Ontario, #009558