Education, Experience and Training
Education
2007 – 2009 Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, St. John, New Brunswick
1985 – 1997 Bachelor of Social Work
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario
1982 – 1984 General Arts and Science Diploma
Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario
Employment
July 2019 to Present E-Counselling
patshelenko.ca, Barrie – independent e-counselling service
Provide e-therapy to clients
Complete reports as requested
Nov. 2019 – July 2020 Counsellor
Balanced Life Therapy, Barrie – independent counselling service
2007 – 2019 Social Worker
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Penetanguishene – providing in-patient and out-patient services to people of all ages experiencing mental illness.
2004 – 2007 Family Life Education Coordinator / Therapist
North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre, Midland, Ontario – family service organization providing counselling services and psycho-educational groups to the community.
2003 – 2004 Social Worker, Early Years Program
Barrie Community Health Centre, Barrie, Ontario – community based medical centre with various community services.
2002 – 2004 Therapist
Catholic Family Life Centre South Simcoe, Barrie, Ontario – family services providing counselling service for individuals and families.
1998 – 2002 Executive Director
Our Place, Toronto, Ontario – social recreation program for people with mental health issues.
Supplemental Certificate Programs
2020 Cyber Counselling Level I
Therapy Online, qualified with the knowledge and techniques to provide online counselling.
2017 – 2019 Diploma in Social Construction and Professional Practice
Taos Institute, is an American non-profit association of scholars and practitioners dedicated to exploring social constructionist ideas.
2008 Smoking Cessation Counselling
University of Toronto and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
2004 – 2006 Levels I & II Brief and Narrative Therapy
Hincks-Dellcrest – Gail Appelle Institute, Toronto, Ontario
2005 Accredited Provider of Triple P Level: Enhanced
The University of Queensland, Australia, Barrie, Ontario – training in effective child-rearing techniques
2003 – 2004 Certificate in Addiction Studies
Toronto Advance Professional Education, Toronto, Ontario
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