Tim Dixon, MEd

Registered Psychotherapist

“As a trauma-informed therapist, to support couples struggling with persistent conflict or diminishing intimacy and to nurture the resilience of First Responders experiencing career burnout or PTSD, I draw upon clinical training such as that provided by the Gottman Institute and Somatic Experiencing International. Compassion and my own lived experience guide my support of young adults struggling with ADHD symptoms in the face of increased autonomy and responsibility.”

About Me

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor providing in-person sessions at my office in Acton, Ontario or online therapy anywhere across Canada.

Approach

Our in-person or online therapy sessions could be guided by my use of Somatic practices, which includes learning to calm the mind with the body. My lived experience with ADHD and mental health challenges was deepened by my bounce-back journey from the trauma of a catastrophic car crash in 2016. Serving various communities across Ontario with suicide intervention training for 18 years - including the First Responder sector, plus 20yrs of crisis-line volunteering, has helped hone my listening skills.

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Basic Information

Halton Hills, Canada

In-person & Online

Services

Clients seeking to re-establish a sense of emotional well-being will value my collaborative approach. Compassion and curiosity direct my support of young adults (17 or older) with ADHD, whose impulsivity or impaired organizational skills often also burdens them with guilt and low self-esteem. Whether a mood disorder or social anxiety is interfering with enjoying your workplace experiences, together we will develop coping strategies to help you thrive. Young adult struggling with the next phase of independence, or couples establishing boundaries and expectations of each other are also areas we can address. Supporting others during difficult transitions has been the foundation of my career, whether helping incarcerated youth set a new life path or leadership teams immersed in organizational change.

Services Offered:

Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Crisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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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.

Works With:

Adults
Couples
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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