Stephen Giles, M.S.W, RSW

Specialties

Sometimes reaching out for help can be the hardest thing to do. I have made helping people a focus of my professional life for nearly twenty years. As a registered member of a provincially regulated health care profession I have the clinical training and experience necessary to provide psychotherapy. I am qualified to help you with a variety of problems that you or someone you know may be experiencing. Psychotherapy and counselling will help you get back on track to enjoying a more fulfilling life that you deserve. I provide marriage counselling and couples counselling as well as family and individual therapy and counselling. Convenient weekday, weekend & evening appointments are availible and and can be booked on-​line allowing you to choose a time that works best for your schedule. No payments are required until your first session

History

Established in 1990.

Stephen has earned a Social Service Worker (SSW) certifcate from Vancouver Community College, a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia, as well as a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Toronto; he has been practicing since 1990. In addition to his Private Practice, since 2005, his clinical practice experience includes working within academic teaching hospitals (Toronto Western and Toronto General Hospitals of the University Health Network and Bloorview Kids Rehab), and community social service agencies such as Family Services of Greater Vancouver and PEAK House Residential Alcohol and Drug Treament Program for Youth and Families.

Additionally, Stephen has taught at Humber College (Professor) and at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work (Adjunct lecturer). He has earned clinical certificates in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Stephen continues to participate in ongoing professional development.

Meet the Business Owner

Stephen G.

Business Owner

Stephen Giles is a Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Stephen’s practice therefore meets clinical and ethical standards as set by his satutory provincial governing body the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. He is a respected international presenter, educator, researcher and clinician in the area of chronic illness and psychosocial health, and has been interviewed by national and international newspapers. In addition, he has published numerous studies in academic health care journals. Stephen continues to participate in ongoing professional development. Originally from Vancouver, B.C., Stephen now lives in Toronto where he practices psychotherapy. Stephen rides his 1975 Raleigh 3-​speed bike most places, enjoys gardening, playing his Fender and Gretch guitars and spending time with his family.