Elaine Birchall holds a graduate degree (Masters of Social Work) from St. Patrick's College, Ottawa, Ontario, an institution with a long and honoured reputation of commitment to community.

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A registered social worker with many years of experience, Elaine has dedicated her life to counselling individuals through difficult transitions in their lives.

Through her professional training and tenure with the first Canadian Hoarding Coalition, Elaine has developed specialized expertise on hoarding behaviour, including an extensive broad based network of community support and services.

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Elaine is also the founding force behind the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition, which she led for two years. 

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The Birchall Consulting Team

Elaine heads a team of specially recruited and trained hoarding-aware individuals. They have been selected for their ability to be discrete, non-judgemental, honest, personable, and respectful of you and the things you value in your life. No matter how difficult the work or the conditions under which it is must be done, our clients have consistently felt respected, valued, and listened to throughout. Birchall Consulting provides assistance in both hoarding and non-hoarding situations. Elaine and her team have a reputation for providing the highest standard of performance combined with very competitive fees. Counseling fees are often covered, at least in part, by extended health benefits. Elaine is committed to research-based practice in all aspects of her work throughout the past 21 years as a leading expert in hoarding response.