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New clients are accepted after an initial consult call or online session is booked. All other appointments are for returning clients only.

Suvi Teigen (MSW RSW) is currently accepting clients in-person in Vancouver and virtually for BC and Alberta residents

Chris Hellewell (MSW RSW) is currently accepting new clients virtually for BC residents

You may book a free phone or online consultation here.

If you do not see a desired appointment time available please e-mail info@emotionwise.ca

If wanting to book a consultation with April Griffin MSW RSW please email info@emotionwise.ca to inquire about her availability

Counselling Therapy

Our counsellors have Masters degrees and are registered with the BC College of Social Workers (MSW, RSW), BC Association of Counsellors (RCC) or Canadian Association of Professional Counsellors (CCC).

April Griffin MSW RSW has been providing counselling for the last 10 years for people experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and substance use issues. She is trained in EMDR, DBT, and AEDP.

She is registered to practice in BC, Alberta and Ontario.

She is an approved provider for FNHA, CVAP, and ICBC.

April Griffin MSW RSW has been providing counselling for the last 10 years for people experiencin... Read More

Chris Hellewell (MSW RSW) has extensive experience working with people with complex grief, mental health and substance use issues. He uses a client-centred, strengths-based, CBT and Narrative approach.

He registered to practice in BC.

He is an approved FNHA provider.

Chris Hellewell (MSW RSW) has extensive experience working with people with complex grief, mental... Read More

Suvi Teigen MSW RSW is a counsellor who practices from a holistic, strength based, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care approach. She is licensed to practice in BC and Alberta and registered with FNHA.

She works with people using EMDR and ACT together to heal past trauma and live their life as fully human and their best self.

She has over 25 years experience in social work, non-profit, consulting and front line clinical work.

Issues she helps with include: trauma, self-care/burnout, grief, depression, anxiety, adoption and foster care experiences, anger, emotion regulation and spiritual/religious abuse.

She is accepting new clients, please book your free 20 minute consultation today.

Suvi Teigen MSW RSW is a counsellor who practices from a holistic, strength based, cultural hum... Read More

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