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"Alethea" is often translated from the Greek as "truth", but the word has a deeper meaning - that of "un-concealing", that is, making apparent what has been covered up. In a word, that is the mission of this practice; to help people recover that which is buried - namely who they really are.
Founded in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, Alethea Clinical Hypnotherapy integrates neuroscience with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach.
We work to help individuals navigate transitions, overcome emotional blocks, and discover potential in a safe, adaptive environment.
Meet Chris
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to look into Alethea Clinical Hypnotherapy. I truly hope I can be of service to you.
A bit about myself. Since childhood, I have always been interested in the human being, both as an individual and in community. I had the opportunity to pursue these interests through my passion for philosophy.
I completed a Bachelors and Master's degree in philosophy, and then moved on to the public service, where I have spent the last 16 years as a policy specialist, working in diverse areas from education savings and firearms to climate change and substance use.
I have very much enjoyed my career as a public servant and have had the good fortune to work on files that have made a concrete impact on the lives of Canadians. That said, I continued to feel a call to help people in a more direct way, thus re-kindling my interest in mental health.
As part of my own healing journey, I have also had the good fortune to have worked with amazing therapists. After several years of talk therapy, and undeniable growth, I still felt "blocked" in several areas. On a whim, I contacted a hypnotherapist, and was completely blown away by the degree of growth that resulted and how quickly.
I became fascinated with hypnotherapy, and completed a rigorous 500 hour certification in clinical hypnotherapy and am registered through the Canadian Association of Counselling Hypnotherapists and Educators (CACHE).
My work focuses on helping individuals create lasting change by working directly with the subconscious patterns that shape behavior, emotion, and performance.
Thank you again for considering Alethea; I truly hope we can work together to uncover your greatest potential.
Chris