Erin Gilmour

About the Counsellor:

Erin Gilmour (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor with eight years of experience in the field of psychotherapy and mental health counselling. Known for compassionate expertise in evidence-based care, Erin is dedicated to cultivating an open and compassionate space where individuals can heal at their own pace and in their own way.

Philosophy:

Erin believes in personal exploration, and deepening the relationship with self. She is committed to providing warm and empowering support for people to thrive and grow.

Therapeutic Approach:

Known for implementing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness and narrative therapy through a structural lens, Erin tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client. She believes in everyone’s ability to find inner peace and fulfillment, and move towards their personal goals.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
• Existential
• Family System (IFS)
• Adlerian
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Based
• Narrative Therapy
• Culturally Sensitive
• Solution Focused (SFBT)
• Trauma-Informed

Focus Areas:

In her practice, Erin focuses on individuals coping with addiction, eating disorders, and concerns related to self-esteem, self-acceptance, and finding personal meaning. Her counselling expertise lies in addiction and eating disorder recovery. Erin is particularly adept at supporting empowerment through mindfulness and values work. She endeavors to build a meaningful therapeutic alliance as a safe space for clients to learn to trust themselves again.