Thiviyan Sithganesan, MSW, RSW

Thiviyan (he/him) is a Registered Social Worker and a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. After completing his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Waterloo, he went on to receive his Master of Social Work from Western University. Presently, he has been practicing as a mental health therapist for the past three years working with a wide variety of client populations at several different organizations. Thiviyan is passionate about sharing his wealth of counselling knowledge with clients to equip them with the strategies and techniques needed to manage challenging situations. He prides himself on his ability to break down abstract therapeutic concepts and explain them in a relatable way, using clever examples, metaphors, and activities. Thiviyan is an open-minded and empathetic practitioner who has tremendous patience with his clients. Most importantly, Thiviyan understands the significance of using a collaborative approach, as he works alongside his clients to shape their own journey in therapy. Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.