Lydia Hamilton, MSc, RCC

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  • Registered Clinical Counsellor
  • 106 225 Canada Ave, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1T6
  • Phone: 2507326445
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  • Session Fees: 2024 50 minute individual $145 50 minute couples/2+ $160 80 minute individual $215 80 minute couples/2+ $240 *All rates are subject to the addition of GST
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  • This member is also available for online counseling.
  • Online-counseling methods: Webcam

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I made the decision to leave a super fun career in the film industry in 2000 in order to seek out a more meaningful existence supporting others. I took my career change very seriously and ended up moving to the US on a full scholarship to study depression in multiple sclerosis patients as part of a doctoral program. Four years later, I moved back to Canada and began working for the health authorities both as a clinician and in leadership. In 2022, I decided to take the leap to private practice, bringing my years of clinical training and experience to the broader community. What a joy this has been!  Outside of work, I'm an avid gardener and DIY house fixer-upper.  I am blessed to live in the Cowichan Valley and am often outdoors, off exploring with my dog in tow. I am a seeker of moments of awe, be it prompted by the beauty of nature or of creativity.  Lydia's StyleI have a very conversational way of being with clients. I suppose it could be considered casual. This is not be confused with not taking my work seriously. I am extremely well versed in empirically based therapies and understand the factors that predict success for my clients. By using Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) along with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), I use a client driven (yet therapist guided) approach to re-discovering hope. I offer a safe environment to explore how past events can shape your current day behaviours and decision-making. I will help you learn to make healthy changes while offering highly competent support all the while. 
 
I help adults and teens with:
  • Family Support for those affected by their loved one's mental illness and addictions
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Bipolar Affective Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Trauma
  • Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Grief
Benefits of Therapy with LydiaI'm highly approachable, and although I bring years of expertise to my practice, I'm very much down-to-earth. While I believe therapy should be client centred, I am completely unafraid to offer direction when appropriate. For clients, this results is a strong feeling of safety and the sense that, "She's got this!" While therapy can be thought of as "heavy", I'm often surprised at the moments of lightness and joy that crop up in my work with others. Humour can be wonderfully healing and I love to share it with my clients when the times are right.  *Cost:

  • Individual: $150 for 50 minutes
  • Couples/Family $170 for 50 minutes
*If you have extended medical benefits, please check to see if Registered Clinical Counsellors are covered. I offer electronic receipts that can be submitted for reimbursement.

Location:
The Canada Building 106 - 225 Canada Ave, Duncan, BC (250) 732-6445  Education:
  • 2007 Masters of Science (clinical psychology)  University of Utah
  • 1995 Bachelor of Arts (sociology)                      University of Victoria
 Professional Affiliation: 2009- Present: Registered Clinical Counsellor #3450 Please don't hesitate to reach out if you think I might be a good fit for you. I offer counselling in-person in a beautiful location in downtown Duncan, as well as virtual services across all of B.C.  15 minute phone or virtual meet-and-greets are complimentary and can be arranged by contacting me by phone/text or email. 


Lydia Hamilton Reaches

Duncan BC