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Samantha Hellwig
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors | #20227
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario | #14967
MA in Counselling Psychology | Yorkville University
Hello and Welcome! My name is Samantha but please call me Sam.
I have a passion for guiding and supporting people like you that are looking to feel better but might not know what that route looks like. I strongly believe that it is my calling, or some may call it a soul path, to do this work. I work with the belief that every human being is perfectly unique and has the innate capacity for healing. However, what is needed for that healing is different for everyone. That being said, I help by using an intuitive and integrative counselling style that is backed by years of education and practice to tailor our sessions to your unique needs.
I take a modern, holistic, and spiritual approach, that creates a safe space without judgement. I believe in making a difference and getting to the root of your problem instead of just “mhmm-ing” and nodding at you from across the screen. I also like to sprinkle some humour into our sessions. My clients like that I am relatable, and that’s because I too have sought out mental health support in the past and continuously do so when I need it. I know what it’s like and now have the professional training to help guide you through it as well. Now, if you want a little bit more information about my areas of expertise, common modalities and the resume-y stuff, you can find that below.
*Another Chapter strives to be a safe space for cultural diversity, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and Indigenous wellness.*
Support Experience
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety | Depression | Stress and Burnout
Life Transitions | Disordered Eating | Spirituality
Body Image | Self-worth/Self-compassion
Sexuality | PTSD & Trauma Experiences | Relationships
Common Modalities
Holistic | Integrative | Client-Centred Therapy
Trauma-Informed | Bio/Psycho/Social/Spiritual Model
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | Solution-Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy | Somatic Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Professional Experience
Direct Service Volunteer for Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program
(July 2017- May 2018)
Psychology Research Assistant (Lakehead University)
(January 2018- April 2018)
Crisis Counsellor for Kids Help Phone (Volunteer)
(July 2020-December 202)
Third Space Charity Counselling Internship
(January-August 2022)
Registered Clinical Counsellor
(September 2022- Present)
Education
Formal Training
University of Toronto – Biology, Psychology and Neuroscience
(2014- 2016)
Included courses for physiological psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, personality science, social psychology, health psychology, and (language, mind and brain)
Lakehead University
(2016-2018)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Included Courses for childhood disorders, evolutionary psychology, forensic psychology, abnormal psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, philosophy)
Yorkville University
(2019-2022)
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - included courses for Individual, Couples, Family and Group Therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Education and Implementation, Biopsychosocial Approach, Cultural Competency Development, Psychodynamic and Humanistic Education, Crisis and Trauma Counselling
Education
Chosen Training
Naloxone Certification (2017)
Indigenous Cultural Safety Mental Health Program (ICS) (San’yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training) (2017)
Treating Low Self-Esteem (Practical CBT) (2020)
Attachment Strategies for Engaging and Helping (Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute) (2021)
Introduction to Gender-Based Analysis Plus (Woman and Gender Equality Canada) (2022)
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (Woman Support Workers) (2022)
Suicide Prevention Service Training (TSC) (2022)
Boundaries for Frontline Staff (Childhood Connections) (2022)
Intuitive Practitioner Training (2023)
EMDR Basic Training
