Heidi Nichilo

Heidi Nichilo, MA, RSW, C.Hyp, serves as the Assistant Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa since June 2022. With a comprehensive background in mental health counseling, Heidi has held various positions, including Mental Health Counselor at ByWard Family Health Team and business owner at CALM Counselling & Psychotherapy. Previous roles include CEO/Clinical Director at hp counselling and consultation, Family Support Program Supervisor at Borden Family Resource Center, and Registered Social Worker at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare's Diabetes Education Program. In addition, Heidi's earlier experience includes work as a social work intern at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and as an Addiction/Tobacco Reduction Counsellor with Alberta Health Services. Heidi's educational qualifications encompass a Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and an Honours Bachelor of Social Work.