About Scott Hildebrandt

As a counsellor, I am there to encourage and empower you to overcome the obstacles that get in the way of your ability to live life in a meaningful way. I believe you are the expert of your own experience and with some guidance and curiosity, you can discover the answers to life’s questions within yourself. I believe in the importance of providing a safe and secure space to give voice and attention to your big feelings or considerations that you may not feel comfortable sharing with others in your life.

I follow an integrative evidence-based approach to facilitate a meaningful counselling experience for all my clients. I focus first on establishing a strong rapport to create a safe and secure place for you to be vulnerable with your feelings. I think it’s important to have client-centred sessions to allow therapy to move in a direction that aligns with what you feel is most important.

I integrate different modalities to explore the role of past experiences for you in your current situation. Once a more comprehensive understanding has been established, I address the identified issues and work alongside you to brainstorm ways to create opportunities for change in your life. I also include mindfulness practices in my work to increase your ability to tolerate feelings of distress by gaining a deeper understanding of how the mind and body influence one another and your overall well-being.

I am trained in brief therapy, CBT, family systems, grief and loss, addictions, and am certified to work with complex trauma. I also have a particular interest in working with clients experiencing dysfunctional family dynamics, grief and loss, and boundary and communication issues.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle, and I am a registered member of the BCACC.