Dr Kaitlyn Hillier

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CPSYCHOL, CP, RP, CCC, PhD

About me

I have experience working with anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal and relational issues, intimacy, sexuality, self‑confidence, self‑esteem, self‑awareness, and personality. I am committed to anti‑oppressive practice, freedom from judgement or marginalisation, and client empowerment. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with issues relating to sexuality and alternative sexual lifestyles. I have completed specialty training in sex therapy and also work with dreams, symbolism, and depth psychologies.

I offer a fully virtual, cross‑border practice serving adults in both the UK and Canada. All sessions are delivered online or by telephone.

My therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic and humanistic, and I am well‑versed in Time‑Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP), relational dynamics and patterns, and person‑centred therapies. I promote individuality and personal happiness above maintaining the social status quo. I am pro‑equality, anti‑oppressive, and a strong advocate for social change.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Doctor of Philosophy - General Psychology - Walden University (completed 2019)
  • Master of Counselling - Counselling Psychology - Athabasca University (completed 2016)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Women and Gender Studies - Athabasca University (completed 2009)
  • Chartered Psychologist Specialising in Psychotherapy - British Psychological Society
  • Counselling/Practitioner Psychologist - HCPC
  • Registered Psychotherapist - Canada - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
  • Canadian Certified Counsellor - Canada - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Publications and Scholarly Research

·      Published researcher in counselling psychology, with peer‑reviewed work on kink, trauma, identity, and psychodynamic approaches to relationships. My doctoral research explored the impact of childhood trauma and personality on kink in adulthood.

Member organisations

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HCPC
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£90.00 - £100.00

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Vitality
  • Healix

Further information

In private practice for 10 years, I am trained, registered, and regulated in Ontario, Canada, and now also dual‑registered in the UK with the HCPC, the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the NCPS. I expanded my virtual‑only Canadian practice to include the UK, bringing a decade of clinical experience and cross‑border expertise. I strive to provide service for adults located in the UK and Canada through a fully virtual, cross‑border practice

Birmingham, West Midlands, B5

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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remote practice, no concerns about accessibility

Online platforms

VSee
Zoom