SunLife Therapists in Burnaby, BC
In just one session, my client was relieved for his work related stress and anxiety. Or she overcame difficult life decisions and recovered from the grief and loss that has been bothering her for 6+ months. Yes, I am the counsellor who you just need to talk to for a professional advice. Some come to me for short-term service to gain knowledge and skills to deal with relationship, parenting, marriage or emotional regulation issues. They found the practical skills they gain to be life changing. For others, they see me for long term and regular support for self-growth and childhood trauma. They became a better version of themselves.
In just one session, my client was relieved for his work related stress and anxiety. Or she overcame difficult life decisions and recovered from the grief and loss that has been bothering her for 6+ months. Yes, I am the counsellor who you just need to talk to for a professional advice. Some come to me for short-term service to gain knowledge and skills to deal with relationship, parenting, marriage or emotional regulation issues. They found the practical skills they gain to be life changing. For others, they see me for long term and regular support for self-growth and childhood trauma. They became a better version of themselves.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent wisdom, resilience, and self-actualization potential within every individual. With a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to cultivate a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can embark on their personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. My areas of expertise include childhood and inter-generational trauma, attachment and inner child work, family and relationship issues, traumatic life events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent wisdom, resilience, and self-actualization potential within every individual. With a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to cultivate a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can embark on their personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. My areas of expertise include childhood and inter-generational trauma, attachment and inner child work, family and relationship issues, traumatic life events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
A registered clinical counsellor offering in-person play therapy and counselling in Burnaby (English / 廣東話), and online counselling for everyone. I specialize in child-centered play therapy and parent support related to child tantrums and meltdowns, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, separate anxiety, life transitions, social and developmental concerns, trauma, and most challenges that children may encounter, and supporting parents in building self-confidence with personalized practical strategies to process the tension in parent-child relationships, and gain an awareness of relationship patterns throughout life.
A registered clinical counsellor offering in-person play therapy and counselling in Burnaby (English / 廣東話), and online counselling for everyone. I specialize in child-centered play therapy and parent support related to child tantrums and meltdowns, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, separate anxiety, life transitions, social and developmental concerns, trauma, and most challenges that children may encounter, and supporting parents in building self-confidence with personalized practical strategies to process the tension in parent-child relationships, and gain an awareness of relationship patterns throughout life.
Do you find yourself overthinking texts, conversations, and changes in tone? Do you become anxious, preoccupied, or lose your sense of calm when you begin to care deeply about someone? You may seek constant reassurance, abandon your own needs to keep your relationship intact, become the "fixer," or struggle to leave relationships that repeatedly leave you feeling hurt and deflated, questioning whether you are enough. Together, we can work on understanding your anxiety, and feeling more confident, secure, and at ease in your relationships.
Do you find yourself overthinking texts, conversations, and changes in tone? Do you become anxious, preoccupied, or lose your sense of calm when you begin to care deeply about someone? You may seek constant reassurance, abandon your own needs to keep your relationship intact, become the "fixer," or struggle to leave relationships that repeatedly leave you feeling hurt and deflated, questioning whether you are enough. Together, we can work on understanding your anxiety, and feeling more confident, secure, and at ease in your relationships.
I provide counselling services in fluent English and Mandarin, supporting youth, adults, and parents through challenges including depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, low motivation, parent-child conflict, intergenerational and cultural tensions, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma or critical illness.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, my goal is to offer a compassionate space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
I provide counselling services in fluent English and Mandarin, supporting youth, adults, and parents through challenges including depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, low motivation, parent-child conflict, intergenerational and cultural tensions, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma or critical illness.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, my goal is to offer a compassionate space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Claim payment through extended health benefits such as Pacific Blue Cross, Manulife, Sunlife and more.
Passionate about working with children and youth, adults, and families experiencing anxiety and depression, struggling to create stability and control in life and seeking to create deeper self-awareness. The mindset of acceptance, trauma informed lens will target distressing negative thoughts, feelings, behaviours and reactions by adjusting ones relationship with those experiences and develop proactive and healthy coping tools; living a life full of clarity and genuineness.
Claim payment through extended health benefits such as Pacific Blue Cross, Manulife, Sunlife and more.
Passionate about working with children and youth, adults, and families experiencing anxiety and depression, struggling to create stability and control in life and seeking to create deeper self-awareness. The mindset of acceptance, trauma informed lens will target distressing negative thoughts, feelings, behaviours and reactions by adjusting ones relationship with those experiences and develop proactive and healthy coping tools; living a life full of clarity and genuineness.
Going through separation and divorce is a rough process. The yelling, the tears or the fights that happen in the house is keeping you up at night and/or make you worry about your future. It is already difficult to discuss what belongs to who at this point, not to mention there are children involved. You want your children to be ok, but not sure how. Things that your partner said or did in the past seem to be stuck in your head and make you angry or sad. You want peace, you want no conflict and a way out of this emotional disaster. Talk to me, I am here to listen.
Going through separation and divorce is a rough process. The yelling, the tears or the fights that happen in the house is keeping you up at night and/or make you worry about your future. It is already difficult to discuss what belongs to who at this point, not to mention there are children involved. You want your children to be ok, but not sure how. Things that your partner said or did in the past seem to be stuck in your head and make you angry or sad. You want peace, you want no conflict and a way out of this emotional disaster. Talk to me, I am here to listen.
Are you tired of the repetitive cycle of talk therapy that brings short-term relief but fails to provide lasting change? Are you exhausted from the overwhelming grip of anxiety or haunted by past traumas? Do low self-esteem and depression relentlessly hold you back, making life feel unmanageable? Unquestionably, these issues present immense challenges, but there's hope. Our ideal clients are ready to move beyond traditional therapy. They're seeking a dedicated team who truly understands complex trauma and identity struggles, and who will actively guide them towards genuine healing and a more fulfilling life.
Are you tired of the repetitive cycle of talk therapy that brings short-term relief but fails to provide lasting change? Are you exhausted from the overwhelming grip of anxiety or haunted by past traumas? Do low self-esteem and depression relentlessly hold you back, making life feel unmanageable? Unquestionably, these issues present immense challenges, but there's hope. Our ideal clients are ready to move beyond traditional therapy. They're seeking a dedicated team who truly understands complex trauma and identity struggles, and who will actively guide them towards genuine healing and a more fulfilling life.
Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself returning to the same patterns: overthinking, being hard on yourself, struggling in relationships, or feeling influenced by experiences you thought were behind you. Understanding these patterns is the first step. Lasting change comes from learning to respond differently. Together, we'll explore what's keeping these patterns in place and develop practical, evidence-based strategies that help you break unhelpful patterns, so your choices reflect the person you want to be.
Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself returning to the same patterns: overthinking, being hard on yourself, struggling in relationships, or feeling influenced by experiences you thought were behind you. Understanding these patterns is the first step. Lasting change comes from learning to respond differently. Together, we'll explore what's keeping these patterns in place and develop practical, evidence-based strategies that help you break unhelpful patterns, so your choices reflect the person you want to be.
Hello! My name is Apekchha, Apek for short (pronounced uh-peck). I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and I am eager to support you in your counselling journey! I like to take a holistic, inclusive, and collaborative approach to counselling. It is important for me to create a safe and comfortable environment for clients, while allowing for deep and meaningful conversations and reflections to occur in the therapy room. I am passionate about social justice, aim to create a non-judgmental space for individuals, and understand the intersections that exist between the environment and self.
Hello! My name is Apekchha, Apek for short (pronounced uh-peck). I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and I am eager to support you in your counselling journey! I like to take a holistic, inclusive, and collaborative approach to counselling. It is important for me to create a safe and comfortable environment for clients, while allowing for deep and meaningful conversations and reflections to occur in the therapy room. I am passionate about social justice, aim to create a non-judgmental space for individuals, and understand the intersections that exist between the environment and self.
My services are often covered by most Extended Health Care plans (Ex: Sunlife, Canada Life, etc.).
Our wounds show up in our relationships — social, professional, intimate, and even with ourselves. You may seem to "have it all together" on the outside, but continue to doubt yourself; berate yourself with negative self-talk; and wonder if you'll ever feel enough — at work, with friends, or with your partner. I help you work on the barriers of your healing & growth so that you're grounded in who you are and no longer tippy toe, mold yourself or bend backwards out of fear of rejection or disapproval. You'll finally build relationships where you actually belong, feel safe, and connected — truly and authentically!
My services are often covered by most Extended Health Care plans (Ex: Sunlife, Canada Life, etc.).
Our wounds show up in our relationships — social, professional, intimate, and even with ourselves. You may seem to "have it all together" on the outside, but continue to doubt yourself; berate yourself with negative self-talk; and wonder if you'll ever feel enough — at work, with friends, or with your partner. I help you work on the barriers of your healing & growth so that you're grounded in who you are and no longer tippy toe, mold yourself or bend backwards out of fear of rejection or disapproval. You'll finally build relationships where you actually belong, feel safe, and connected — truly and authentically!
Hello! My name is Xu (RCC 14331), and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist based in Burnaby, BC. I have been practicing since 2017, with a diverse background supporting individuals of all ages and addressing various issues. I also serve as a clinical supervisor/consultant for practitioners seeking to integrate decolonizing and anti-oppressive practices into their work.
My therapy approach centers consent, curiosity, and compassion while gently supporting you in exploring parts of yourself without judgment. Healing can be painful, but care is gentle.
Hello! My name is Xu (RCC 14331), and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist based in Burnaby, BC. I have been practicing since 2017, with a diverse background supporting individuals of all ages and addressing various issues. I also serve as a clinical supervisor/consultant for practitioners seeking to integrate decolonizing and anti-oppressive practices into their work.
My therapy approach centers consent, curiosity, and compassion while gently supporting you in exploring parts of yourself without judgment. Healing can be painful, but care is gentle.
I support adult clients experiencing challenges around: anger management, emotional reactivity & regulation, ADHD, AuDHD, self-worth/esteem, complex trauma, impostor syndrome, identity, sexuality, disrupted attachment, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, aging and existential concerns. I believe we all need an effective set of cognitive & emotional tools and skills to navigate life's various storms. Together, we will build, expand and strengthen your inner toolbox to help you walk through those difficult storms with more ease and calm.
I support adult clients experiencing challenges around: anger management, emotional reactivity & regulation, ADHD, AuDHD, self-worth/esteem, complex trauma, impostor syndrome, identity, sexuality, disrupted attachment, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, aging and existential concerns. I believe we all need an effective set of cognitive & emotional tools and skills to navigate life's various storms. Together, we will build, expand and strengthen your inner toolbox to help you walk through those difficult storms with more ease and calm.
Feeling anxious or low? Feeling triggered without knowing why? Struggling with chronic stress or past trauma?
You don’t have to do this alone. I offer immediately available online therapy for adults and teens, across British Columbia.
Feeling anxious or low? Feeling triggered without knowing why? Struggling with chronic stress or past trauma?
You don’t have to do this alone. I offer immediately available online therapy for adults and teens, across British Columbia.
Are you feeling burned out from carrying too much for too long? You might feel disconnected from yourself after trauma, challenging relationships, or ongoing stress, and feel like continuing the same way isn’t possible. I know how exhausting and heavy that can feel, I’ve been there too. Many people I work with want more than just talking about the past—they’re looking to feel present, grounded, and like themselves again. My approach balances trauma-informed emotional work with practical tools, supporting you to experience life with more presence, richness, and ease.
Are you feeling burned out from carrying too much for too long? You might feel disconnected from yourself after trauma, challenging relationships, or ongoing stress, and feel like continuing the same way isn’t possible. I know how exhausting and heavy that can feel, I’ve been there too. Many people I work with want more than just talking about the past—they’re looking to feel present, grounded, and like themselves again. My approach balances trauma-informed emotional work with practical tools, supporting you to experience life with more presence, richness, and ease.
許多家庭在面對親子衝突、管教壓力、孩子情緒或行為困難時，往往會感到無助，甚至影響家庭關係。我相信，每個家庭都有成長和改變的能力，只要得到適切的支持，便能重新建立理解、信任與連結。我主要協助兒童、青少年、家長及家庭處理情緒、人際關係及人生不同階段的挑戰，陪伴他們一步一步建立更健康、更穩固的家庭關係。
Many families seek support when communication becomes difficult, parenting feels overwhelming, or children struggle to express their emotions. I work with children, adolescents, parents, and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relationship challenges. Together, we build healthier communication, strengthen emotional resilience, and foster lasting connections within the family.
許多家庭在面對親子衝突、管教壓力、孩子情緒或行為困難時，往往會感到無助，甚至影響家庭關係。我相信，每個家庭都有成長和改變的能力，只要得到適切的支持，便能重新建立理解、信任與連結。我主要協助兒童、青少年、家長及家庭處理情緒、人際關係及人生不同階段的挑戰，陪伴他們一步一步建立更健康、更穩固的家庭關係。
Many families seek support when communication becomes difficult, parenting feels overwhelming, or children struggle to express their emotions. I work with children, adolescents, parents, and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relationship challenges. Together, we build healthier communication, strengthen emotional resilience, and foster lasting connections within the family.
Difficult life experiences can gradually pull us away from who we are. We may find ourselves lost in repeating unhelpful patterns, abandoning our own needs, struggling with anxiety or self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from ourselves and the people we love.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking meaningful, lasting change. Together, we explore and shift the emotions, beliefs, and relational patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode, creating space for greater self-trust, emotional regulation, resilience, authentic connection, and a life that feels more grounded and aligned.
Difficult life experiences can gradually pull us away from who we are. We may find ourselves lost in repeating unhelpful patterns, abandoning our own needs, struggling with anxiety or self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from ourselves and the people we love.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking meaningful, lasting change. Together, we explore and shift the emotions, beliefs, and relational patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode, creating space for greater self-trust, emotional regulation, resilience, authentic connection, and a life that feels more grounded and aligned.
OCD-Anxiety/Relational Abuse/Burnout/EMDR: You just want situations and people to be less difficult. You already know that your anxiety, phobias, and OCD loops are reflections of what your body is going through. You are navigating the weight of shifting identities, daily pressures, high-functioning burnout, or the deep grief of losing your best support system or never having one. Perhaps you are carrying the fear, silence, and consequences of relational trauma, abuse or coercive control. But you know you are so much more than this. Somewhere along the way, you lost the person You used to be and are tired of walking on eggshells.
OCD-Anxiety/Relational Abuse/Burnout/EMDR: You just want situations and people to be less difficult. You already know that your anxiety, phobias, and OCD loops are reflections of what your body is going through. You are navigating the weight of shifting identities, daily pressures, high-functioning burnout, or the deep grief of losing your best support system or never having one. Perhaps you are carrying the fear, silence, and consequences of relational trauma, abuse or coercive control. But you know you are so much more than this. Somewhere along the way, you lost the person You used to be and are tired of walking on eggshells.
Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with a passion for enhancing mental health and promoting survivorship. Supports a diverse clientele through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, sexual problems and addiction, to name a few. Her work extends to supporting individuals across different stages of life, from children and youth to adults and couples, focusing on individualized care tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals.
Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with a passion for enhancing mental health and promoting survivorship. Supports a diverse clientele through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, sexual problems and addiction, to name a few. Her work extends to supporting individuals across different stages of life, from children and youth to adults and couples, focusing on individualized care tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals.
Dealing with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, marriage adaptation and relationship issues can feel isolating and overwhelming, often making it hard to see a path forward.
As a dedicated social worker with over 11 years of experience, I am passionate about helping you navigate these complexities. I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s toughest emotional and situational hurdles, providing a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your feelings and find your way back to balance.
Dealing with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, marriage adaptation and relationship issues can feel isolating and overwhelming, often making it hard to see a path forward.
As a dedicated social worker with over 11 years of experience, I am passionate about helping you navigate these complexities. I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s toughest emotional and situational hurdles, providing a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your feelings and find your way back to balance.
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