About me
Glenys was born in the UK and immigrated to Canada in 1986. She is a single parent of 3. Glenys is a sensitive, compassionate, and caring person with a heart for those that are hurting. She also has a passion for working with people with attachment issues, addiction challenges, co-occuring disorders, and navigating life's transitions.
Approach in Therapy
Glenys appreciates and understands that clients are the experts on themselves and their stories. She utilizes a person centered approach to counselling therapy and believes her personal, non-judgemental approach assists clients in moving forward in their lives. Glenys is passionate about meeting client's where they are at and uses her broad knowledge base to benefit her clients.
Education
Glenys qualified as a Residential Social Worker, in England, in 1975 and has worked with children, adolescents and adults in various arenas since that time. In 2001 she pursued her MA in counseling and graduated in 2004. In 2017 she graduated with her doctorate; D. Min Counselling. Glenys continues to practice as a therapist & also as an Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology at Providence Theological Seminary. She enjoys both teaching and counselling
Additional Training/Workshops
- Canadian Certified Gambling Counselor training
- Emotionally Focussed Couple Therapy
- Attachment Network of Manitoba workshops: Bruce Perry, Dan Hughes, Dan Siegel, Gabor Mate
Glenys is currently on the board of the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors & Psychotherapists & St. Raphael Addictions Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba. She served for numerous years on the board of Attachment Network of Manitoba & served on The Education Minister of Manitoba's Advisory Board for Homeschooling in the Province.
Glenys Wirch Reaches
Winnipeg MBOtterburne MB