Heather Doidge-Sidhu is a registered clinical counsellor and joins us from her home in Victoria! How, you may ask? Heather will be conducting sessions exclusively online while using a myriad of techniques including EMDR and clinical hypnosis.
Heather offers free 30-minute consultations to see if the two of you are a "good fit". Therapeutic alliance is one of the greatest predictors of success in a counselling relationship. During the consultation, you'll converse briefly and gently about what brings you to counselling, and you are welcome to ask Heather any questions you may have about her approach.
What is something totally random that people won’t know about you?
I’m a huge Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan.
When did you decide you wanted to be a counsellor?
I think I always knew, somewhere deep in my mind, that I was meant to be a counsellor. But it wasn't until 10 minutes into my first class in my Master’s in Counselling Psychology that I knew for sure it was the perfect fit for me. I literally had the thought, “I’m home.” I haven't looked back since.
Which sports are you into?
Basketball! I also love swimming, skiing, and soccer.
Where did you grow up?
A little town in the Interior called Williams Lake.
What is your favourite mental health issue to work with?
Prenatal and postpartum counselling, but honestly, I love it all. I'm so inspired by people who have the courage to make changes in their mental wellness.
What makes you happiest?
Spending time at the beach.
LIGHTNING ROUND!!!!!
Cats or dogs? cats
Favourite food? butter chicken
Favourite dessert: anything chocolate
Favourite Junk food: peanut m&m’s in popcorn
Beach or mountains: beach
Favourite colour: green
Favourite music: 50’s and 60’s
Favorite day of the week? Saturday
Nickname? Heater, HBooyah
Would you rather be able to speak every language in the world or be able to talk to animals? Speak every language. No, animals. No, every language. Including animal language?
Favorite holiday? Christmas
How long does it take you to get ready? Half an hour.
Invisibility or super strength? Why not flying???
Is it wrong for a vegetarian to eat animal crackers? Definitely not. I think it should be encouraged.
Dawn or dusk? Dusk.
Do you snore? It’s rumoured but I haven't seen proof.
Place you most want to travel? Greece.
Last Halloween costume? Fairy Godmother (there was a whole Cinderella theme with my kids and husband).
Favorite number? 10
Have you ever worn socks with sandals? I’m not known for my fashion sense … so yes.
Would you rather cuddle with a baby panda or a baby penguin? Panda!
Would you want to live forever? Yup.
What's for dinner tonight? Is a question my husband and I ask each other every day.