Thank You For Being Here
Do you want to feel more fulfilled and present in your life and relationships? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Life is tragic and deeply beautiful and our relationships shape, but do not define us. At Alia Ziesman Counselling, I am passionate about helping you to process and understand your story and I believe you can write new chapters, despite what has happened to you. Having experienced profound and ongoing grief in my own life, I will meet you where you are, at your own pace. I'm invested in your outcomes and together, we can develop meaningful strategies that work. Reach out for a free 15-min, no pressure phone consult.
Discover Personalized Support
Tailored Therapy Sessions
Safe and Comfortable Environment
Flexible Scheduling Options
My Approach
I believe therapy should feel safe, accessible, approachable, comfortable and even enjoyable. With me, you will not feel judged. My approach to therapy is simple: I ask that you show up. Being here is enough.
After 15 years of working in the non-profit sector helping others, I realized my passion was rooted in helping the individual. Five years ago, when my kids were very young and I was experiencing significant loss in my personal life, I returned to school to pursue a second masters degree in psychotherapy. My commitment to helping others drove me to where I am today. I tailor our sessions to your unique needs and I'm invested in your outcomes. To me, trust is paramount. I'm a lifelong learner who has completed more than 40 trainings and is committed to growing and advancing my skills and knowledge. To me, life is an ocean with waves that rise and fall and we must learn to do the same.
Modalities:
I use use evidence-based, integrative approaches, including narrative therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and strengths-based. I am a person-centered therapist who works with clients in the long run.
Specialties
I specialize in couples counselling, grief and loss, pet loss, parenting, attachment, stress, cultural diversity, perinatal, women's health, men's health, and anxiety disorders. For my couples work, I'm trained in The Gottman Method Level Two and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and bring an attachment perspective. Click 'Learn More' for more details.
