Counsellor BIO
ELLEN WINOFSKY
Ellen has been working with individuals, children and families since 1993. She uses a client-centered approach to counselling and incorporates a variety of therapeutic tools. Ellen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) and is an MSW candidate. She has training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Critical Incident Stress, Solution-Based Therapy, Creative Arts, among others and holds a certificate in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Addictions Training.
With Ellen’s' diverse background and training she has experience working with numerous types of issues:
- anxiety
- depression
- stress
- grief/loss
- life transitions
- family/relationship issues
- child and teen issues
- LGBTQ issues/ concerns/ transitional support
- anger management
- addictions
- trauma
- numerous other areas.
Ellen’s biggest joy is seeing her clients achieve the mental wellbeing they are striving for and being able to be part of their journey in personal growth.
Member CASW – Canadian Association of Social Work
Member BCASW – British Columbia Association of Social Workers
Contact Walmsley: If you are covered under an Employee and Family Assistance Program administered by Walmsley and are either calling for the first time or are wanting to change counsellors, please contact Walmsley first. If you have already registered with Walmsley or are prepared to pay for services, you may contact this counsellor at the number above.