Stephen Giles is a Marriage, Couples, Family & Individual Counselor andTherapist. Most importnatly, however he is a 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.

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 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. He has earned clinical certificates in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. 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.

Email: sgilesmsw@sympatico.ca

Phone: 416.500.2066