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Tess Lavelle-Sutton

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Vancouver, BC V5L
Welcome, and so glad you are here! Hopefully sharing a little bit about me and how I work can help in determining whether my approach might be a good fit for you. I am a queer and neurodivergent ON and BC Registered Social Worker, and have experience in providing counselling support in a variety of community-based settings. I use an anti-oppressive and intersectional feminist lens in my work and strive to create affirming spaces that acknowledge the impacts of structural inequities and social injustice. I take an eclectic approach in blending a variety of evidence-based modalities to figure out what most aligns with you.
Clients I've worked with over time describe me as authentic, compassionate, and non-judgemental. When working together some themes explored could be identity, trauma healing, self-compassion, mood challenges, life transitions, boundary navigation, relationships, coping strategies, and more.
I am currently working under Kristen Hydes Counselling based out of Vancouver, BC. I am excited to be working with an anti-oppressive and intersectional feminist lens. Feel free to connect to learn more!
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vancouver, BC V5L

My website
Currently accepting new virtual clients!
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent and Body Image 
$140 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Connect with Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Photo of Tess Lavelle-Sutton, Registered Social Worker, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vancouver, BC V5L

My website
Currently accepting new virtual clients!
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent and Body Image 
$140 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
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I do offer sliding scale prices from $90-120 for those need more accessible counselling.
Photo of Tess Lavelle-Sutton, Registered Social Worker, RSW
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I do offer sliding scale prices from $90-120 for those need more accessible counselling.
Photo of Tess Lavelle-Sutton, Registered Social Worker, RSW
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Tess Lavelle-Sutton
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of British Columbia Master of Social Work / 2025
  • Degree/Diploma from Lakehead University Bachelor of Social Work / 2021
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Feel free to reach out to me by email and ask me about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Tess Lavelle-Sutton, Registered Social Worker, RSW
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Feel free to reach out to me by email and ask me about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Tess Lavelle-Sutton, Registered Social Worker, RSW
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergent
  • Body Image

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs?


Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Harm Reduction
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
Photo of Tess Lavelle-Sutton, Registered Social Worker, RSW
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Vancouver, BC V5L

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Currently accepting new virtual clients!
Photo of Tess Lavelle-Sutton, Registered Social Worker, RSW
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
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Currently accepting new virtual clients!
Photo of Tess Lavelle-Sutton, Registered Social Worker, RSW
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW