Katie Hilchey, R. Psych. (She/Her)

Katie started Sentience Counselling Services in Calgary to bring together therapists who care deeply about providing high-quality, ethical, and accessible online counselling services to Albertans.

Katie started her journey as a psychologist specializing in complex mental health issues, which supported her in developing strong skills in working with trauma and associated symptoms, such as issues with self-confidence, anxiety, and attachment injuries. Therapy offered by Katie is typically tailored to your needs following an initial intake assessment. Together, you will decide on a treatment approach that fits you based on what difficulties you are personally experiencing, your goals for change, your experience with counselling, Katie's professional guidance, and what feels right for you.

Katie primarily works from an internal family systems (IFS) perspective, integrating somatic-based techniques, accelerated resolution therapy, somatic EMDR, cognitive behavioural therapy, and mindfulness. She is deeply passionate about IFS and believes in the effectiveness of this approach to support lasting healing for those who are dealing every day with the after-effects of trauma. Many of Katie's clients have shared that they have done years of therapy and learned great skills and strategies for the management of anxiety or mood issues, however, most come to Katie to process and move past deep emotional wounds and patterns that seem to be operating subconsciously and are tough to change. 

What clients seem to appreciate most about Katie is her caring nature and non-judgmental attitude, as well as her ability to create a grounded space to safely process trauma and work with difficult and painful issues.