My approach
“Everyone is the author of their own stories” — this is the foundation of my counselling philosophy. I believe human connection is essential to healing, and that meaningful change begins in relationship. I prioritize a collaborative, respectful, and attuned therapeutic space where people can connect, heal, and grow.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I earned my Master of Education in Counselling, where I developed my integrative therapeutic style, and hold a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto, with majors in Psychology and Biology.
My work supports people in uncovering their inner strengths and unused resources, exploring new possibilities, and reconstructing a new chapter of their lives. Whether you’re navigating challenges or seeking deeper self-understanding, we’ll work together to make sense of what matters most.
My approach blends evidence-based therapies and oriental Zen philosophy. Particularly, I draw from Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — tailoring our work to your goals, values, and pace.
My story
It’s not always common (though not too rare) for counsellors to share personal stories — but I’d like to open a small window beyond my professional role.
Raised in the southern part of China, my childhood was filled with old Cantonese songs, animations, family gatherings, and humid summer days. I moved to the East Coast for education, where I encountered outdated subway trains, brutal winters, and romance like every teenager.
Now based on the West Coast, I work in private practice and partnered with a few clinics. As an immigrant settler, I gratefully acknowledge that I have the privilege to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Coast Salish peoples, otherwise known as Vancouver, British Columbia.
Like my footprints of growth, I drift as a migratory bird — settling for a while in different places to live and work, sometimes moving, always learning.
