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Alex Hill

MCPAT, RCC, BCATR

(She/Her)

Hi, my name is Alex

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Professional Art Therapist who works with a gentle, steady presence. I support older teens, adults, and older adults who are navigating anxiety, mood challenges, overwhelm, relationship patterns, grief, life transitions, and those who identify as Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs).

At my core, I’m someone who believes deeply in people’s resilience even when they can’t see it themselves. My approach is warm, intuitive, and grounded, offering space for you to feel safe, understood, and supported as you make sense of what you’re carrying.

I’m not here to rush your process. I’m here to walk beside you with compassion and curiosity as you rediscover your inner strength and reconnect with who you’re becoming.

Below are some questions I’m often asked, so you can get a sense of how I work and who I am.

Questions & Answers

What inspired you to become a counsellor?

My own experience with therapy changed my life. Before I began counselling, I often felt overwhelmed by anxiety and unsure how to move forward. Therapy helped me understand myself in ways I didn’t know were possible. It gave me clarity, support, and a sense of agency I had been missing.

The healing I found there made me want to offer the same kind of space for others: a space where someone can feel safe enough to explore what hurts, what’s confusing, or what feels stuck without judgment.

I became a counsellor because I believe change is possible, even when you can’t see it yet. I want to be someone who helps you hold hope during the moments you lose sight of it.

What drew you to art therapy?

Creativity has always been part of my life. Art, imagination, and flow-state moments have been ways I make sense of the world. I’ve always felt that creativity taps into something deeper, the part of us that communicates through symbols, colours, metaphors, and images.

When I discovered art therapy, something clicked. It brought together the two things I value most: emotional healing and creative expression. For many people, talking is helpful, but sometimes it’s not enough. Art allows us to access meaning, perspective, and emotion in a different way, especially when words feel limited.

You do not need to be artistic to benefit. You just need curiosity. I’ll guide you through the rest.

What has being a counsellor taught you?

Being a counsellor has taught me that people are far more resilient than they realize. Even in the darkest or most uncertain moments, there is a spark of strength that can be nurtured.

I’ve learned that no two people experience life the same way, and part of my work is to honour your unique story, not fit you into a framework. I’ve learned the importance of trust, humour, gentleness, and presence. I’ve learned how powerful it is when someone finally feels seen and supported.

Most of all, this work has taught me that healing is a collaborative process. You bring your story; I bring curiosity, steadiness, and care and together we shape a path forward.

Who do you call in through your work?

I often work with people who feel things deeply, HSPs, introspective thinkers, creatives, people moving through anxiety or big emotions, and those in transition who are trying to understand themselves more fully.

I hold space for those who may feel overwhelmed by the pace of life, those who sometimes think they’re “too much,” those who are exhausted from carrying things alone, or those who are longing for a space where they can simply breathe and be honest.

You don’t need to show up polished or certain. You just need to show up as you are and we’ll take it from there.

What is your cultural background, and how does it shape your work?

I come from a white European settler background, and I understand the privileges and limitations that come with that history. Because of this, I stay curious and intentional about acknowledging cultural experiences different from my own.

I continue to learn, unlearn, and broaden my understanding of how culture, identity, and intersectionality influence someone’s sense of self. My goal is always to create a space where your lived experience is honoured and held with respect.

How do you approach spirituality in your work?

While I don’t follow a specific religion, I would describe myself as spiritual or agnostic. I believe there is something bigger than us, whether that’s connection, meaning, nature, energy, or the unseen layers of our experience.

I welcome your beliefs into our work, whatever they are. For some people, spirituality is a grounding force; for others, it’s a place of pain or conflict. Either way, it’s always welcome in the room if you want it to be. We explore it at your pace, based on what feels authentic for you.

How do you hold space for others?

I hold space with warmth, curiosity, and non-judgment. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, which means I work at your pace, not mine. I’ll offer guidance and reflection, but I will never push you into something before you feel ready.

Clients often describe me as calming, steady, and grounded. Some sessions involve humour; some involve quiet reflection; others involve creativity or somatic awareness. But every session centres around safety, trust, and connection.

My goal is simple: to meet you exactly where you are and support you as you move toward where you want to be.

What ongoing learnings and trainings have shaped your work?

Some of the trainings that support my practice include:

• San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1
• Extensive education in Art Therapy
• Trauma-informed approaches
• Mindfulness and somatic practices
• Internal Family Systems–informed work
• CBT fundamentals
• Work with adults in inpatient addiction treatment and community care
• Experience supporting older adults in long-term care settings

My learning continues to evolve, and I integrate training with intuition, presence, and the wisdom clients bring to the room.

What does it look like to engage in this work together?

Our work is collaborative. You bring your lived experience and your inner wisdom. I bring steadiness, attunement, and tools that can support you along the way. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. You just need a willingness to explore, to be honest, and to let the process unfold. There will be moments of clarity, growth, and relief, and moments that feel tender or uncertain. I’m here to walk with you through all of it.

What should I know about working together?

Healing isn’t linear. Some days will feel grounding; other days might stir things up before they settle. That’s normal and expected. We will always move at a pace that feels safe for you. If something is too overwhelming, we pause. If you need time to integrate, we honour that. My role is not to fix you because you are not broken. My role is to support you in reconnecting with the parts of yourself that already know how to heal.

Do you take notes during session?

Occasionally, yes, but always transparently. I may jot down a word, a theme, or something meaningful you’ve shared so I can return to it with care. It’s never about surveillance. It’s about honouring your story and making sure nothing important gets lost.

What should I know before beginning this work together?

Therapy can be meaningful and grounding, but it can also bring up emotions or old memories as you begin to explore things more deeply. This is normal. We take everything at your pace, with gentleness and steadiness. You don’t need to show up with the right words or have everything figured out. You can come exactly as you are, and we’ll move through the work together in a way that feels safe and manageable. I would be honoured to walk beside you with warmth, curiosity, and care as you explore whatever season you’re in.