Susie

Ms Susie Hamilton

Registered Social Worker

Susie is a dedicated and experienced social worker based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Susie is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to support individuals on their journey to mental and emotional well-being. She looks forward to working with you.

About Me

As a Registered Social Worker in Thunder Bay, Susie offers compassionate, evidence-based care. She supports individuals seeking mental and emotional well-being, helping them navigate life's challenges. Sessions provide a safe, structured space to explore concerns and develop practical strategies for lasting change. Susie is dedicated to guiding you through your journey, fostering understanding and empowerment. She genuinely looks forward to connecting with you.

Approach

Guided by a commitment to compassionate, evidence-informed support, I focus on practical, collaborative steps that help you move toward emotional well‑being. Sessions in Thunder Bay or online offer a safe, structured space where we work at a steady, manageable pace, prioritizing what feels most urgent to you. We use attentional practices, brief experiments and clear psychoeducation to build coping skills between meetings and track what helps. This way of working often fits adolescents and adults seeking steady, practical tools for anxiety, grief or mood challenges.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Social Work Services

    Organised social work support including case management, counselling, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

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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  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • 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.

  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Social Worker

    A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Qualifications


Lakehead University

Registrations


Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Registered Social Worker

Service Area


Susie Hamilton Counselling & Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Canada