Hello, I’m Hillary Bowdridge

A Registered Social Worker providing online therapy in Ontario and Nova Scotia

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I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) providing individual (ages 12+), couples and neurodiversity affirming therapy.

Through my training and experience, I believe that all therapeutic approaches offer value, and that no single approach is the right fit for everyone. In many cases, one approach alone may not fully meet an individual’s needs. For this reason, I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to provide support that is most appropriate and effective for you.

My Therapy Approach

What is appropriate and effective for you depends not only on the nature of the concern, but also on your individual needs, goals, and preferences, as well as my skills and experience.

The approaches can include elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). 

I also incorporate energy-focused (Energy Psychology) and somatic techniques that I have found to be highly effective in reducing—and in some cases resolving—symptoms, while supporting meaningful changes in patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. I am experienced in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and am a certified practitioner in Logosynthesis®, which is the primary Energy Psychology approach I use in my practice.

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Online Therapy Services in Ontario & Nova Scotia

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Individual Therapy

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Couples Therapy

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Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy

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Education and Credentials

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  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Ethnocultural Diversity Studies from Acadia University.

    Bachelor of Social Work from Dalhousie University.

    Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University.

    • Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

    • Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers)

    • Registered Social Worker with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)

  • I provide real, relatable online therapy in Ontario and Nova Scotia. All of our services are offered virtually in order to make it as convenient as possible to fit counseling into your life.

In my spare time,

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I love going for walks and taking my pupper, Bella to the dog park (see photo of us). I’m passionate about attending yoga classes each week. I believe it's important to be in community with others while incorporating that mind-body connection through a variety of joyful and difficult movements. I love a good challenge! Fun fact: I’ve also done Reiki Level training.

I enjoy time to myself by listening to music and journaling. That “me time” is so important. I enjoy spending time with loved ones, especially when it involves one of my favourite activities, which is trying out a new restaurant!

If you have any questions you’d like to ask prior to booking, please send me an email .

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