Ella Dixon

Ella is a psychotherapy intern completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Her path to psychotherapy was shaped by both her professional experiences and her own journey through uncertainty, change, and loss. After exploring different career paths, she found herself drawn to work that felt more meaningful and connected to supporting others. Her experience in the mental health field and at a distress centre further shaped her desire to support individuals as they navigate life’s challenges.

Experiencing significant loss as a young adult, including watching someone she loved navigate a terminal illness, deeply shaped her understanding of grief, caregiving, and healing. It gave her a deep appreciation for what it means to feel truly heard, understood, and supported. What once felt impossible became a journey that taught her that healing is possible, even when it cannot yet be imagined. She feels deeply passionate about sharing that hope with others and walking alongside them as they navigate their own path toward healing.

Ella works with pre-teens (10+), teenagers, young adults, and adults. Her relational and integrative approach draws from Emotion-Focused Therapy, somatic and person-centred approaches, and trauma-informed care. Above all, she values curiosity about each person’s experience and the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful change.

“I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of therapy. Being genuinely curious about your story, understanding your experiences, and building trust together creates a foundation for our work. I do not believe there is one right way to heal. I hope to meet you where you are, explore what feels difficult or confusing, and work collaboratively toward a greater understanding of yourself. Together, we can make space for both the difficult parts of your experience and the possibility of something different.”