Matt Eldridge Counselling + Stephanie Swayne, MSW, RSW (joint practicum)

Matt Eldridge Counselling + Stephanie Swayne, MSW, RSW (joint practicum between two supervisors)

Location:

401 Richmond Street West Suite 425 and virtual (Stephanie Swayne)

Virtual (Matt Eldridge)

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

Individual therapy and assessments, possibilities for family support and group support (Stephanie Swayne) – see stephanieswayne.ca for a full description of the populations served and the practice

Matt Eldridge Counselling:

This is an independent private practice. My approach to psychotherapy is about providing a safe and supportive environment, for processing experiences and learning coping skills. I utilize evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Couples’ Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Students will have their own caseload of clients. They will have the opportunity to work on building therapeutic relationships skills, and learn skills from various modalities of therapy.

The student would spend approximately 50% of their time in each practicum setting and be co-supervised by Matt and Stephanie

Practicum Requirements:

☐X Comfort working with the population being served

☐ XComprehensive report writing and documentation

☐ XEvening attendance (this isn’t required, but would benefit the practicum student)

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☐ XChildren and their Families

☐ XSocial Justice and Diversity

☐ XMental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

This practicum is a private practice counselling/assessment practice and students should have some clinical and/or social service agency experience – e.g. youth worker, shelter, addictions treatment, other health disciplines. Any experience with criminal justice, immigration and child protection would also be an asset.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

This practicum can be hybrid; there are opportunities for in-person work with Stephanie Swayne. Most of the practicum is virtual, and it is possible for it to be entirely virtual.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

This practicum would primarily involve direct work, but there are opportunities for indirect practice with some of Stephanie Swayne’s clients in the form of case management and information/referrals, as well as attendance at multidisciplinary case conferences.

Number of practicums offered: 1

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Stephanie Swayne, MSW, RSW

Matt Eldridge, MSW, RSW

Application deadline: April 7, 2026

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Accessibility Considerations:

• Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use?  Yes

• Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings?  Yes

• Is the practicum considered fast-paced?  Medium

• Is there a high noise level in the practicum?  No

• Is the site wheelchair accessible?  Yes

• What are the physical demands of the practicum? None

• Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?  No

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to alexi.sparaggis@utoronto.ca by 4pm on April 7, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.