Connect2Counselling Services offers a range of counselling supports for individuals 18 and older. Whether counselling for anxiety, depression or
relationship challenges or healing from trauma, the Mental Health and Wellness Therapists will work with you to establish and reach your goals.
The two therapists have over 60 years experience between them in direct client care and supporting teams in nonjudgmental environments. Appointments
are available in-person, virtual or by telephone for residents of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Direct billing is possible through Telus Health, which includes Canada Life, Manulife and others, as well as Blue Cross, and Qalipu.
Our office is centrally located at
25 Kenmount Rd St. John's, NL A1B 1W1
and has parking available.
Denise Hillier
BSW, MSW, RSW
Denise Hillier is a licensed clinical Social Worker with 30 years' experience. She received her Bachelor and Master of Social Work Degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Denise has extensive experience working in the field of complex mental health issues. She has provided direction and supervision to teams who support individuals coping with mental health and addictions challenges. She has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) including Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), Motivational Interviewing, and Critical Incident Stress Management. She is a trained facilitator in Compassion Fatigue and the Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR). Denise specializes in individual therapy in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress management, self-esteem/empowerment, relationship challenges and those who have been impacted by violence.
Gail Thornhill
BSW, MSW, RSW
Gail Thornhill is a licensed clinical Social Worker with 30 years’ experience. She received her Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Gail has extensive experience with a variety of diverse populations in both rural and urban settings. She has worked primarily with adults in the areas of addictions, mental illness, trauma, and victims of violence. Gail has provided guidance and supervision to staff teams who have worked with clients that are coping with many complex and challenging life situations. Passionate about helping people, Gail believes that everyone can realize their full potential and live their best life possible. Gail has received training in Internal Family Systems (IFS Level One Trained), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Critical Incident Stress Management. Gail specializes in individual therapy in the areas of trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, stress management, and women’s health.
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