Practice information:

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC # 17221) under BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. My past work experience and education focused on trauma and familial/relational conflicts. I worked in non-profit agencies that provide services to families struggle with MCFD’s involvement, intimate partner violence, couple conflicts, familial conflicts, domestic violence, and parenting issues. I also had experience working with individuals with mental health and developmental challenges in community living settings. 

I specialize in using EMDR therapy to treat anxiety, depression, panic attacks, complex trauma and structural dissociation. My EMDR therapy work incorporates techniques from somatic experiencing, ego state therapy and internal family system. To ensure my best practice with clients, I receive ongoing consultation from my EMDR approved trainer. Further, I provide counselling for couples. My couple work adopts integrative approach borrowing ideas and techniques from Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. This approach allows flexibility in my work and helps tailor to the needs for couples who are uncertain what form of therapy works for them and have unique goals for therapy. 

I embrace the non-judgmental and non-oppressive approach when handling cross-cultural counselling situations. As an ethnic minority in Canada, I can readily empathize with clients who suffer from systemic racism and discrimination in work-place and day-to-day life. I believe that it is imperative for a mental health professional to advocate for social justice and gender equity in our community. More importantly, I can speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. It is hoped that language is not a barrier in therapy for clients, and Chinese-speaking clients can express themselves freely and feel more connected with the therapist.