
Lydia Hamilton
Areas of practice
- Addictions - Family and Friends affected by
- Addictions - Including Substances
- Anxiety and/or Panic
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Caregiver Support
- Compassion Fatigue
- Depression
- Family Caregiver Stress
- Family Conflict
- Family Issues
- Life Transitions
- Marriage and/or Relationship Issues
- Personal Growth
- Suicide Ideation / Survivor
Approaches used
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Online / Virtual / Telehealth Counselling
Counselling practice website:
stabilityconsulting.caPractice information:
In 2000, Lydia left the film industry to pursue her passion of helping people help themselves. Now, over 20 years later, she brings her wealth of experience and education to her private practice based in the Cowichan Valley, BC.
She brings training in various evidence based modalities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) are utilized along with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Lydia's experience spans working in both the public and private sectors, including forensics. Her degree is a masters of science (clinical psychology) with a specialization in behavioural medicine and clinical neuropsychology.
Lydia works with people with a wide array of challenges including:
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Intense emotions and a high level of sensitivity (often known as "empaths")
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Anxiety and panic attacks
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Depression
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Recovery from trauma
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Bipolar affective disorder
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Phobias
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Grief/loss
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Borderline personality disorder
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Family members affected by the mental health and/or substance use of a loved one.
Rates as of January 1st, 2024:
Individual
50min $150 +gst
80min $225 +gst
110min $295 +gst
Couples/Family
50min $170 +gst
80min $245 +gst
110min $315 +gst
Client fee individuals:
$135+GST per 50 minute hourClient fee couples/families:
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