Hilary Zeeuwen

Registered Counselor

“I offer holistic & integrative counselling and support for grief, anxiety, depression, end of life, and nervous system regulation. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and End of Life Doula based in Revelstoke, BC, and the the owner of Wholehearted Counselling. ”

About Me

I offer holistic and integrative Counseling for those navigating grief, anxiety, or depression. When life feels overwhelming, we can gently explore practical ways to regulate your nervous system. My aim is to help you find balance and peace. For those approaching end-of-life transitions, I provide compassionate support. I empower clients to process complex feelings and build inner resilience. I offer in-person and virtual sessions to clients residing anywhere in BC. I am interested in speaking at trainings and conferences and facilitating at retreats. In addition to counselling experience, I have been practicing embodied movement and meditation for over 20 years, and am yoga and dance instructor. I can tailor my offerings to all levels.

Approach

My counselling style is client centered, integrative, holistic, and non-pathologizing. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is the foundation for growth, and view individuals as experts and meaning-makers in their own lives. I practice empathetic listening, a strengths-based approach, and empowering clients to make courageous choices. With curiosity and compassion, I lean into working with people from all walks of life, specializing in life transitions, grief & loss, chronic pain, illness, death, anxiety, and depression. I practice respect-based therapy and a gentle/progressive approach to treatment that is guided by safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit what makes you uniquely you, drawing on techniques including mindfulness, somatic practices, buddhist psychology, existential therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and internal family systems. I also am certified to practice Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In my practice, I strive to maintain a limited client base to ensure that I can provide personalized treatment and uphold a high standard of care for each client. This commitment to individualized attention aligns with my mission and vision, and underscores the essence of my practice.

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Basic Information

Revelstoke, Canada

In-person & Online

Services

Specializing in 1-1 sessions with adults and adolescents (12-17 year old) seeking support for grief, anxiety, depression, end of life, trauma reprocessing, and nervous system regulation. Facilitation of Grief and Bereavement Support Groups - co-facilitated groups through the Revelstoke Hospice Society in the winter and fall of 2025. Facilitation at Retreats - co-facilitated Recovery Retreats for BC Wildfire Services in October and November 2025. End of Life Doula Services : Practical Assistance - advanced care planning, representation agreements, vigil planning, funeral consideration. Companioning - providing companionship, comfort, and guidance, sitting vigil, ‘walking beside’, offering respite to caregivers. Facilitating - end of life discussions, encouraging people to reflect and capture ideas about beliefs, values, and wishes. Resources - providing information and referrals to community resources. Advocating - voicing and actioning the needs of the dying. Legacy Projects. Grief & Bereavement Support.

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

Adults
Elderly
Individuals
Adolescents
Communities

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Dementia
A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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