About chris Ellison
I attended The University of Western Ontario where I earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). I returned to my studies and obtained my Masters of Social Work (MSW). A few years ago I returned to my studies and attained my Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Education and practical application has always been my focus.
My family is very important to me and has challenged my self-growth more than any other aspect of life. I am in a happy committed relationship and have three amazing children.
Life experience is a part of what I bring to all counselling sessions. My years of life experience, education, and practical clinical work has led me to find success and great fulfillment when helping others understand their situations and work towards their full potential.
The organizations I have contracted with include:
- Telus Health Trauma Response Services
- Homewood Health Critical Incident Response Unit
- Shepell Trauma Response Services
- Lifeworks (Ceridian) Trauma Response
- ComPsych EAP Trauma Response
- Health Canada EAP Trauma Response Department
- Brainworks Rehabilitation
- Solerah EAP
- Prosante EAP
- Optima EAP
• Therapist since 1997 and fully insured
• Bachelors degree in Social Work (B.S.W.)
• Masters degree in Social Work (M.S.W.)
• Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers
• Registered with Ontario Association of Social Workers (R.S.W.)
• Masters of Business Administration
• Post Masters training and experience with Critical Incident Response (CIR)
• Over 25 years experience at an inpatient and outpatient mental health clinic
• Multi-Systemic Resiliency approach to Trauma
• Suicide Assessment and Prevention and Support
• Crucial Conversations
• Brief Treatment-Solution Focused Therapy
• Organizational Arbitration & Family Mediation
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Addiction treatment
Fees and Location
Individual sessions are $150.00/hour and are usually one hour in length. I can provide a receipt that you can submit to your benefits for recouping the costs associated with your counselling sessions. I operate out of my home office and offer a comfortable, safe and relaxed atmosphere.