Lily Dias
Pre-Registered Clinical Counsellor
lily@lilyscounselling.com
​

​​
​
​

In our work together, I aim to create a space that supports curiosity, honesty, and self-compassion, where you can explore what’s unfolding in your life at a pace that feels aligned for you.

 

I often focus on understanding the deeper layers of beliefs and relational patterns, as these can subtly but powerfully shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I sometimes describe this work using a Jenga analogy: instead of carefully removing one surface block at a time—managing each symptom in isolation—we look toward the lower pieces holding the structure together. As some of these foundational blocks are approached with care and understanding, they begin to loosen, and the pieces stacked above often fall away as a result. In tending to what lies beneath, meaningful shifts may unfold naturally, as surface-level challenges begin to resolve on their own.

 

Through this process, many clients develop what a friend once called a witness perspective—the ability to notice thoughts, emotions, and patterns as they unfold, while remaining grounded in the present. From here, it becomes possible to stay connected to your experience without feeling overwhelmed or defined by it. My role is to walk alongside you as we gently deepen understanding of these experiences, supporting you in reconnecting with clarity, self-compassion, and trust in yourself.

​

​

APPROACH

My work is integrative in nature, drawing from multiple perspectives, with a particular emphasis on mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Alongside my professional training, my approach has also been shaped by my own exploration of different paths of healing and self-inquiry. These have included counselling, meditation retreats such as Vipassana, contemplative study through programs like Teacher of Presence with Eckhart Tolle and The School of The Work with Byron Katie, as well as other experiential forms of inner exploration. Through these experiences, I have come to believe that while multiple modalities can offer insight or relief, the most lasting healing tends to come from deeply understanding ourselves—our patterns, values, and inner worlds—so that we can live in greater integrity with who we are.

 

My approach tends to resonate most with individuals and couples who are curious about understanding themselves and their patterns more deeply, and who are open to reflection and exploration as part of the therapeutic process. If you’re looking for a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and gently work toward meaningful change, we will likely be a good fit.