Ben Hill, MA, RCC
Sometimes the hardest part of change is starting—but you don’t have to start alone.
Therapy is a space to pause, reflect, and gain clarity on what’s happening in your life. My role is like a co-pilot: I help you safely explore your inner world, relationships, and whatever life is throwing your way, while moving at your pace.
Change happens when you feel supported to face what’s hard and start building a life that aligns with your values, strengths, and priorities. Together, we focus on what’s already working for you, while addressing patterns and barriers that hold you back.
I use evidence-based tools to guide this process. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps us understand and improve relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) clarifies what truly matters to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) untangles unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and strengths-based approaches help you grow from what’s already strong inside you.
In our sessions, emotion, vulnerability, and even discomfort are not problems—they’re signals that real work is happening. You don’t need to have it all figured out before you start working with me, and you’re never “too much” here. My hope is that you leave feeling more empowered, grounded, and connected—to yourself and to the life you want to live.
RATES
THERAPY
Individuals: $150/50 minutes
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (University of Victoria). Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, Psychology (University of Victoria). British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
POPULATIONS
Men, Women, LGBTQIA2S+, ADHD, Parents, Athletes, Students, Immigrants & newcomers adapting to Canadian culture. Not necessarily limited to these populations, I will adapt my therapeutic work to tailor to the needs of my client.
AGE GROUPS
Young Adults/Adults/Elders – 18+
Youth (limited spots in caseload) – 13-18
COUNSELLING MODALITIES
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Solution Focused Therapy (SFT). Strengths based care.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Mental health and emotional wellbeing. Life transitions and personal growth. Relationships and interpersonal issues. Masculinities. Behavioural and Lifestyle Changes. Trauma and Adverse Experiences. Health Related Concerns. Substance Use and Coping Behaviours.
My Story
I was born and raised on Vancouver Island, and in many ways, the coast has shaped who I am; grounded, community-oriented, and curious about the deeper currents that move us. I wanted to understand what makes people who they are; how our experiences, environments, and relationships shape the way we move through the world.
For the past seven years, I’ve worked in various helping roles, always feeling pulled toward spaces where people are navigating challenge, change, and growth. I’ve spent time in very different spaces, from the therapy room to the construction industry. That contrast gave me insight into the unique pressures and cultural expectations people carry. Whether supporting others through mental health struggles, transitions, or everyday overwhelm, I’ve found meaning in being someone people can lean on when things feel heavy. Supporting others gave me a quiet sense of purpose, a compass that has guided me through every stage of my life.
My own journey hasn’t been without hardship. Like many people, I’ve had to learn how to adapt, make sense of pain, and keep moving forward, often by staying connected to the people and practices that ground me. Sport and social connection have long been part of that for me not just as outlets, but as places where I found connection, resilience, and strength in relationships. What continues to fascinate me is the complex and beautifully unique makeup of each person, the way our stories, wounds, environments, and dreams shape who we are.
These experiences have shaped how I show up in the therapy room: with humility, respect for the complexity of people’s stories, and a deep belief in our capacity to grow, especially when we don’t have to do it alone. What I have found along my journey is that struggling is not something to be ashamed of. It’s human. And healing doesn’t mean becoming someone new, it means reconnecting with the parts of yourself that already know how to grow, love, and live deeply.