Message from Wallace: As a young person I experienced the positive effects and the value of accessing counselling services. Therapy gave me the tools to navigate the effects of a difficult childhood and helped me to manage my depression and anxiety. My experience inspired me to help others and influenced my post-secondary education path. This desire was further cemented after sustaining my spinal cord injury during my second year of university. If not for the power of peer connections and the help of a great social worker, I don't believe I would be where I am today.

Since achieving my MSW (Master of Social Work) designation, l have worked as a social worker in a number of different capacities. Combined with my education and work skill set, my 30+ years of lived experience with a spinal cord injury is one of my greatest assets as a therapist.

Out of respect for our unique experiences, I draw from multiple modes of therapy as appropriate.

I am currently working with Sherry Maxwell and Associates Counselling Services, providing virtual therapy on a part-time basis, supporting people in the disability community and those who have experienced trauma. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), there are restrictions when it comes to Cross-Jurisdictional Practice. For now, I will only be taking on clients from Ontario. I am looking to expand to other provinces and territories in the near future - I will keep you posted! Great news, I have registered the name “Wallace” with my governing college, so I will be using the name Wallace Upper.

You can visit Sherry’s website by clicking HERE, or by calling 519-621-8858. You can contact her office to request information on becoming a client. My work as a therapist will remain separate from my activity here on t6talk. All inquiries about my services as a therapist MUST go through Sherry Maxwell and Associates Counselling Services.