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Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW

Tammy Benwell

Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2V
Let's Connect (226) 641-5164
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
I have been a therapist in private practice for over 11 years. Before that, I worked in the fields of mental health and addictions within healthcare settings. As a therapist, I value the opportunity to support clients through many of life’s challenges, including divorce, career transitions, parenting and co-parenting, grief, online dating, and relationship difficulties. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, and trauma. My practice includes individuals, couples, and families, and I also provide clinical supervision to social workers and psychotherapists.
EMDR, Internal Family Systems informed, CBT, Sex Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Relational Life Therapy - Level 1 (Terry Real)
As a therapist, I feel truly honored to walk alongside people as they navigate life’s changes—whether that’s a divorce, a career shift, parenting and co-parenting, grief, online dating, or relationship struggles. I often work with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, or trauma, and I’m continually inspired by the courage i
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bliss Counselling

Waterloo, ON N2V

(226) 641-5164

Bliss Counselling Milton

69 Main St. E

Milton, ON L9T map

Hi there, I have offices in Waterloo and Oakville for in person sessions. I also offer virtual options and have a lot of flexibility.
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (226) 641-5164
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bliss Counselling

Waterloo, ON N2V

(226) 641-5164

Bliss Counselling Milton

69 Main St. E

Milton, ON L9T map

Hi there, I have offices in Waterloo and Oakville for in person sessions. I also offer virtual options and have a lot of flexibility.
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Wire

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Manulife
  • SunLife
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Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (226) 641-5164
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (226) 641-5164

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 820744 Tammy Benwell
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from University of Ottawa - Clinical Supervision 2023
  • Certificate from Relational Life Therapy - Level 1 2025
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I have over 18 years helping adults, teen and families in crisis. I continue to do training every year to acquire new skills to support my clients and offer more options for therapy.
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Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 641-5164
"
I have over 18 years helping adults, teen and families in crisis. I continue to do training every year to acquire new skills to support my clients and offer more options for therapy.
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 641-5164

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (226) 641-5164
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (226) 641-5164

2 Endorsements

Stacey Fernandes
Stacey Fernandes
Registered Social WorkerRSWMSW
I highly recommend Tammy as an insightful and experienced therapist. Tammy offers wisdom and healing from her years of experience in the profession. Tammy is compassionate and offers a skilled lens guiding clients on their IFS and EMDR healing journeys.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I use a number of different modalities depending on what the client needs; CBT, IFS, EMDR, solution focused therapy, ACT. I want to ensure my clients are making progress towards their goals.
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 641-5164
"
I use a number of different modalities depending on what the client needs; CBT, IFS, EMDR, solution focused therapy, ACT. I want to ensure my clients are making progress towards their goals.
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 641-5164

Location

Primary Location

Bliss Counselling

Waterloo, ON N2V

(226) 641-5164

Additional Location

Bliss Counselling Milton

69 Main St. E

Milton, ON L9T

(226) 641-5164

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

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Hi there, I have offices in Waterloo and Oakville for in person sessions. I also offer virtual options and have a lot of flexibility.
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 641-5164
"
Hi there, I have offices in Waterloo and Oakville for in person sessions. I also offer virtual options and have a lot of flexibility.
Photo of Tammy Benwell, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Tammy Benwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 641-5164