A little about counselling...
Before beginning the counselling process, there are a few things you may want to consider. What are your goals or what do you hope to achieve? What qualities or professional skills do you want in a counsellor?
The first session will provide the client(s) with an opportunity to discuss what has brought them to counselling and discuss counselling goals that they may have. The first session will also consist of a review of fees, confidentiality policy and any other questions that the client(s) may have in regards to counselling. The session is used for gathering important information through completion of a Client Information Form. This is a questionnaire that covers various areas of the client(s)’ life, including a comprehensive background history and current areas of challenge. This way your counsellor is better able to consider client(s)' current needs, assist with setting realistic goals for counselling, and address the various areas of client(s)' lives, as it relates to their counselling process.
In some instances, a recommendation for follow up with other professionals or agencies in the community may be appropriate or necessary.
The first session will provide the client(s) with an opportunity to discuss what has brought them to counselling and discuss counselling goals that they may have. The first session will also consist of a review of fees, confidentiality policy and any other questions that the client(s) may have in regards to counselling. The session is used for gathering important information through completion of a Client Information Form. This is a questionnaire that covers various areas of the client(s)’ life, including a comprehensive background history and current areas of challenge. This way your counsellor is better able to consider client(s)' current needs, assist with setting realistic goals for counselling, and address the various areas of client(s)' lives, as it relates to their counselling process.
In some instances, a recommendation for follow up with other professionals or agencies in the community may be appropriate or necessary.
A little about your counsellors...
Mack Treanor Greer-Delarosbel NHBSW MSW RSW
Treanor is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Currently, a Native Human Services Social worker, who obtained an MSW in 2006 after finally completing the thesis: De-constructing the bulwark of gender: Social work practices and gender variance in north-eastern Ontario. My theoretical perspective is based on feminist epistemology and methodology that is centred within an anti-oppressive framework. I rely heavily on a critical-reflexive analysis that completes my ability to reflect on gender and social work practices. I am also an artist who and enjoy working in different mediums such as graphite, charcoal, watercolor and oil painting. As a carrier of a sacred Eagle Feather, I follow the path of the Trans/Warrior Archetype as defined by the Pentacle and the Anishinaabeg Seventh Grandfather teaching DEBWEWIN – Truth is to know all these things. I attempt to help people understand themselves through a trans-spiritual lens, by bringing together my experiences from working in the bush, love of art and nature, and spirituality, and my transgendered status. By doing this - spirituality and process becomes combined through action and reflection to create praxis. In this way, praxis can be seen as action that is informed, not just by dialogue about deepening one’s understanding of oppression, but by being a part of making a difference in the world, (Paulo Freire).
Areas of Practice: Mental Health, Trauma, Sexual & Gender Identity, LGBTQ
Areas of Practice: Mental Health, Trauma, Sexual & Gender Identity, LGBTQ
Beth Ward MSW RSW
Beth Ward is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Beth has experience working with individuals and couples to identify goals/strategies for effective communication, conflict resolution and healthy relationships. In addition, Beth counsels individuals and couples facing sexual problems. Beth incorporates the following types of therapies: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Areas of Practice: Couple & Sex Therapy, Sex and Disability, LGBTQ, Sexual & Gender Identity
