Irene Oudyk-Suk Couples In Step Counselling North York Toronto

Experience, Training: Irene Oudyk-Suk

I have been a practicing psychotherapist for more than 25 years. I’ve practiced in various parts of Ontario Michigan and in the Philippines. Currently I practice in Toronto, Ontario.

I have work experience in the following:

Domestic violence
Child protection
Developmental disabilities
intensive care
Palliative care
Community health care
Community mental health
Cross cultural adjustment and relocation

Personally

I’m married to John Suk. We have 2 sons, a daughter-in-law, 2 GRANDCHILDREN! a long term foster daughter, and a foster grand-daughter. We love our family and are totally delighted when our kids come home for a while! (But while we loved parenting, we love our empty nest even more!)

Like most everyone my personal life has been affected by major stresses and family issues. I am no stranger to the particular concerns that my client couples bring to me. Feel free to ask me more about this if you wish.

When it is sought after, my clients value my spiritual depth and insight. I’ve been shaped by a Judeo-Christian worldview. Clients from differing perspectives are pleased that I’m respectful and appreciative of their approach to life and spirituality.

Education

BSc in Special Education (Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI)
MA in Christian Studies (also from Calvin)
Master’s in Social Work (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI)

Licenses and Registrations

Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Service Workers and Social Workers (812293)
Member: Ontario Association of Social Workers
Certified Therapist since 2002 with the Eye Movement Desensitization International Association; EMDR Canada
Registered Sex Therapist with Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy & Counselling in Ontario
Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist and Supervisor with International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy; Toronto Center for EFT

Nearly Every Couple Faces Challenges

Sometimes the difficulties can get so over whelming they can make both of you feel helpless. In our stress-filled, anxiety-driven lives it helps to talk with a professional about your relationship. Couples In Step offers a variety of services to help couples repair and revive their relationship: in-person counselling, on-line counselling, 3-day intensive couples counselling for couples in crisis, weekend couples retreats, discernment counselling for couples where one, or both of you, are uncertain about continuing the relationship.