Introduction

Susan Giles has been in the helping profession since 2001 as a Registered Clinical Counsellor.  She is a Senior Associate and has been working with Stewart & Associates since 2012.

Susan is a contracted service provider to government programs including: FNHA First Nations, and Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP).

Susan’s services are also covered by most extended health benefits plans. Please contact your plan provider to determine if you have coverage for a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

Fees:

Susan is accepting new clients!

$150 per session (50 min) for Individual Counselling
$180 per session (50 min) for Family Counselling (no couples counselling)

Susan is able to offer a sliding scale fee to a limited number of clients.  Income verification is required to qualify.

Appointment Schedule:

Susan is offering counselling sessions in person, by telephone or video conference

Monday & Tuesday:  12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm
Thursday & Friday: 10 am, 11 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm

Contact Information:

For new clients ready to schedule your first appointment please complete our Intake Form and someone will call you as soon as possible.

For all appointment requests or changes please email admin@stewart-assoc.com or call 604-687-7171 

For private correspondence you can email: susan@stewart-assoc.com

Please note Susan’s schedule.  She may not respond to messages until her next scheduled work day.

Education & Experience

Susan received her M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#1452).  Her professional training and work experience have given her the opportunity to work with adults, children and adolescents from many different familial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.  Likewise, she works with a variety of client concerns including stress, life transition, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, communication, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, chronic health issues and more.

Counselling Orientation & Philosophy

As the most important ingredient in a successful counselling experience is the quality of the relationship between counsellor and client, Susan places great importance in establishing safety and building rapport with her clients, honoring the unique stories and perspectives they bring.   She believes in helping clients tap into their own wisdom.  Susan’s approach is collaborative, strength-based, positive and hopeful.  She draws from a number of therapeutic models including family systems, insight-oriented, existential and mindfulness-based practices as well as cognitive behavioural and solution-focused therapies.  Which specific approach, and what particular tools we might use in a session, depends upon your individual needs and goals for counselling.

Susan is here to help you get unstuck and to gain the necessary tools to move forward and through whatever difficulties or challenges have brought you in.  Positive outcomes you can expect from the counselling process may include a greater awareness and understanding of your thoughts and feelings, a reduction in your feelings of distress, healing from past hurts and trauma and an enhanced sense of well-being and purpose.

Your individual goals for therapy will inform the direction of your process. To facilitate success, it is most useful for you to be as honest and open as possible, to discuss any reactions or questions you may have, to attend regularly, and to follow through on assignments between sessions.

Language Spoken

English
French

Area of Practice

Alcohol Use Disorder / Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Communication Issues
Care Giving
Career
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
Crisis
Depression
Dementia
Drug & Alcohol
Eating Disorder
Family Counselling
First Nations
Grief & Loss
2SLGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mental Health
Parenting
Personal Growth
Relationship Conflicts
Trauma
Self Esteem
Sexuality
Stress
Substance Abuse
Youth Counselling