Thank you for being here at Alia Ziesman Counselling. I’m passionate about building long-term, trustworthy and meaningful client relationships to help you feel more fulfilled, present and empowered.
I’ve been told by my clients that working with me feels like talking to a “real person.” Many of my clients have tried therapy in the past and not found it effective; though they felt validated, they wanted more. This makes sense to me, as I believe therapy should lead to change. To me, validation is so important and it is also not enough; effective therapy includes tools, education and ideas that leave you feeling less overwhelmed and more capable in moving through life’s challenges.
Life is hard and beautiful, trauma is real, and inequality is systemic. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to feel how you feel, as you come to better understand your thoughts, experiences, and relationships. I am passionate about helping you to write a new story, despite what has happened to you. Together, we can strengthen your ability to develop stronger skills and healthier coping mechanisms.
I can help you to channel your inner strengths and resources to help you get out of your head and into the moment. Sometimes, you may even find yourself laughing, as therapy can be enjoyable! My personal and ongoing experience with grief allows me to meet you ‘where you are’, at your own pace. To me, life is an ocean with waves that rise and fall and we must learn to do the same.
