Suvi Teigen

Hi, I’m Suvi. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and am a RSW (Registered Social Worker) with the BC College of Social Workers. I am also human and at times I have been where you may find yourself now – seeking out someone who can support you where you are at in life’s journey, with all its hope and hurt, awe and agony, wonder and wisdom. My life experiences led me here and I have been honoured to spend my 25+ year career supporting people just like you when life has perhaps been taking an extraordinary toll. My experience has allowed me to walk alongside people, supporting them as they gather their existing innate wisdom to face the challenges that are presented along the way.

I am a curious confidante, an energetic cheerleader and a reflective, empathetic witness to your experience.

My passion is accompanying people as they do the hard work of being human and whole, and work to become and remain the best versions of themselves. These are the versions that make the world better.

I’m here to walk alongside you in a way that makes you feel safe and supported. I work through a variety of modalities, depending on your preferences and needs. For those of you who have been holding distress for a long time, whether that be anxiety, depression, fears or phobias, religious or familial trauma or other things, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in particular can be one of the most efficient, effective ways of alleviating distress and supporting you to access that innate wisdom I mentioned. In addition to that, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Walk and Talk Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy are some of my preferred modalities.

I'm passionate about reducing barriers to counselling for those who cannot make it to an office, so I am open for virtual appointments throughout British Columbia or discussing other community based appointments in Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast.

If you feel like you'd like to know more, please feel free to book a 15 minute phone consult to discuss your hopes for this journey and see if I may be a good fit.

I live, work and play on the unceded land of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Se’lílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.I thank them for having cared for this land. As an individual, and as a community member, I seek to make choices and conduct behavior that will work towards repair and reparations. This is my commitment as long as I live in the territories and benefit from the systems which grew from exploitation of these Peoples.