Meet the Team
Our Team
Brooke Hill
Clinic Director & Founder
Clinical Supervisor
Registered Psychotherapist
Patricia Koutsoukos
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Howie Bender
External Advisor
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"I founded Hill Mental Health with a simple but unwavering purpose: to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals and families to heal, grow, and become the best versions of themselves. After ten years of clinical experience across Canada and abroad, I remain deeply inspired by the resilience of the people I serve and honoured to walk alongside them in their journey toward meaningful and lasting change."
— Brooke Hill
Patricia Koutsoukos is a Registered Psychotherapist with 3 years of clinical experience supporting adults (18+) through anxiety, depression, ADHD-related concerns, and relationship challenges.
Patricia’s primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which she integrates with mindfulness-based strategies, solution-focused therapy, and strength-based and person-centered frameworks. She also incorporates psychoeducation and skills-based interventions to help clients better understand their experiences and develop practical tools for emotional regulation, coping, and daily functioning.
Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and client centred. She works with clients to explore patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviours while supporting them in building insight, resilience, and meaningful change at a sustainable pace.
Patricia aims to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, grounded, and empowered to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Howie Bender is an accomplished strategist and leader with extensive experience building high-performing teams and driving growth across the education, technology, and non-profit sectors. Throughout his career, he has remained deeply committed to delivering exceptional experiences and meaningful outcomes for the individuals and communities he serves.
Howie spent several years leading and growing the K-12 business at D2L, one of Canada's leading educational technology companies. He also dedicated nearly a decade to government and public sector leadership, where he played an instrumental role in advancing K-20 education systems and providing strategic policy advice to senior executives.
In addition to his work in education and technology, Howie has served as the Executive Director of a non-profit organization, further strengthening his expertise in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and community impact.
As an External Advisor to Hill Mental Health, Howie brings a thoughtful, values-driven approach and a strong passion for helping organizations grow with purpose. He is committed to supporting the clinic’s vision of becoming a Canadian leader in compassionate, accessible, and innovative mental health care.
