"Like a Burning Torch, Touching and Transforming Lives"
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Contact: Dr. Myrtle Pellew
At Shekinah Counselling Services we are a team of registered social workers and licensed clinical psychotherapists in full-time private practice. Collectively, we have over 33 years of experience working with patients from adolescence onward in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Read More Here
SERVICES
- Pre-Marital and Marriage Counselling
- Depression and Suicidal Feelings
- Abuse: Physical, Sexual, and Emotional
- Self-esteem and Self-image Problems
- Family Issues: Domestic Violence, Parent-Child Conflict, Parenting Issues etc.
- Trauma Related Difficulties
- Aggression and Anger Management
- Crisis and Stress Management
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OUR GOALS
- To develop effective communication and interpersonal skills
- To assume responsibility for bringing about positive life changes
- To empower individuals to make desirable choices
- To work on mending broken relationships
- To manage anger and aggression appropriately
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WEDDINGS
SERVICE AREAS
Toronto and Surrounding Areas
“What a relief to be doing something, finally, after all these years. Just admitting I had a problem and needed help has really increased my self esteem.”
Lucy C
“Dr. Pellew saved our marriage. Our lives are so much better now that we’ve ironed out some basic issues and really worked at communicating. It was well worth the time and money investment.”
Benji T
“I just couldn’t get up in the mornings. I was depressed and wanted to give up on life. It hasn’t been easy but I’m finally getting to the place where I can face the morning with some enthusiasm. Thank you for believing in me, or rather, helping me believe in myself.”
Jade A
Myrtle V. Pellew
Ph.D; MSW; RSW; D.CPC; GPP; CMC
A former school teacher/adminstrator, Myrtle Pellew obtained a Trained Teacher Certificate, a Diploma in Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Guyana, South America. She switched professions in 1975 to become a Social Worker, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Social Work, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry degrees in Canada. She holds a Ph.D in counselling and a Ph.D in Psychology/Social Work from the United States of America. She is also a General Practice Psychotherapist and Certified Marriage Counsellor. She was ordained as a Minister in 1999.
Myrtle Pellew is a registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and of the Ontario Association of Social Workers, and the Canadian Christian Clinical Counsellors Association. She has worked in various capacities as a Social Worker/Psychotherapist since 1979; provides trauma-based counselling to individuals, couples, and families; and conducts consultations and assessments. She is also licensed to perform marriage ceremonies, baby dedications, etc.
Joseph Pellew
Ph.D, MCC, BCC, CMC
A native of Guyana, South America, Joseph Pellew is a licensed Pastor who obtained a Bachelor of Christian Counselling in the U.S.A, a Master of Christian Counselling in Canada, and a Ph.D in Counselling in the U.S.A. Joseph Pellew is a people person, who is highly motivated to serve humanity. He has spent countless hours in providing counselling to individuals, couples, and families. He desires to counsel people of all ages and will offer biblical counselling to youth, individuals, couples, families and groups; as well as grief counselling.
