Asian Therapists in Port Moody, BC
I help neurodivergent (ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Trauma, Executive Function, etc.), anxious, traumatized, and/or burntout folks (ages 10 - adult) quickly and proactively resolve and leave behind the past, envision the future, create action plans, pick up tools, experiment, and practice new behaviours & ways of thinking by creating a safe therapeutic space to cry, laugh, be heard, and reflect. It's easy to book a free consult on our site.
I am currently waitlisting new clients to at least Sept 2026 - please reach out to Kayda Health for other options.
I help neurodivergent (ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Trauma, Executive Function, etc.), anxious, traumatized, and/or burntout folks (ages 10 - adult) quickly and proactively resolve and leave behind the past, envision the future, create action plans, pick up tools, experiment, and practice new behaviours & ways of thinking by creating a safe therapeutic space to cry, laugh, be heard, and reflect. It's easy to book a free consult on our site.
I am currently waitlisting new clients to at least Sept 2026 - please reach out to Kayda Health for other options.
I offer counselling in English and Filipino / Tagalog, and give a free 15-minute initial consultation on the phone.
I strive to create a warm, open, and trusting relationship with my clients, holding a safe space for them to journey through challenging experiences and emotions. I take a person-centred approach, remaining curious and sincere in my efforts to understand another's experience. I seek to find areas where individuals may feel a lack of authentic freedom, encouraging them as they navigate various life issues and work towards clarity and congruence. I am particularly adept at working with immigrants, as I am keenly aware of the barriers and challenges that come with adjusting to a new culture and environment.
I offer counselling in English and Filipino / Tagalog, and give a free 15-minute initial consultation on the phone.
I strive to create a warm, open, and trusting relationship with my clients, holding a safe space for them to journey through challenging experiences and emotions. I take a person-centred approach, remaining curious and sincere in my efforts to understand another's experience. I seek to find areas where individuals may feel a lack of authentic freedom, encouraging them as they navigate various life issues and work towards clarity and congruence. I am particularly adept at working with immigrants, as I am keenly aware of the barriers and challenges that come with adjusting to a new culture and environment.
I firmly believe that every individual possesses inner strengths that may go unnoticed due to their current life circumstances and obstacles. My primary focus is to assist clients in discovering their true potential and uncovering their innate strengths. By recognizing and tapping into these strengths, I strongly believe that clients can develop new skills and strategies to navigate through challenging times. In order to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients, I continuously strive to establish a space where they feel comfortable addressing past traumas, various life challenges, and unexpressed emotions.
I firmly believe that every individual possesses inner strengths that may go unnoticed due to their current life circumstances and obstacles. My primary focus is to assist clients in discovering their true potential and uncovering their innate strengths. By recognizing and tapping into these strengths, I strongly believe that clients can develop new skills and strategies to navigate through challenging times. In order to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients, I continuously strive to establish a space where they feel comfortable addressing past traumas, various life challenges, and unexpressed emotions.
I am passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, find their voice, and embrace their best selves. I believe in meeting each client where they are and working together toward healing and personal growth. With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and fostering a solid therapeutic alliance, I work to create a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where clients feel free to express their innermost thoughts and emotions.
I am passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, find their voice, and embrace their best selves. I believe in meeting each client where they are and working together toward healing and personal growth. With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and fostering a solid therapeutic alliance, I work to create a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where clients feel free to express their innermost thoughts and emotions.
You may be someone carrying wounds you can't quite name — anxiety that won't settle, a heaviness that lingers, or experiences that have shaped you in ways you're still untangling. Perhaps you've been the strong and responsible one for everyone else, yet feel lost when it comes to yourself. Or perhaps you feel like you are not good enough and you can't seem to get started on your own goals . I work with people who are ready to explore their inner world with curiosity. Together, we create a safe, unhurried space where healing can unfold — not by pushing harder, but by learning to understand, feel, and gently return to yourself.
You may be someone carrying wounds you can't quite name — anxiety that won't settle, a heaviness that lingers, or experiences that have shaped you in ways you're still untangling. Perhaps you've been the strong and responsible one for everyone else, yet feel lost when it comes to yourself. Or perhaps you feel like you are not good enough and you can't seem to get started on your own goals . I work with people who are ready to explore their inner world with curiosity. Together, we create a safe, unhurried space where healing can unfold — not by pushing harder, but by learning to understand, feel, and gently return to yourself.
You may be someone carrying wounds you can't quite name — anxiety that won't settle, a heaviness that lingers, or experiences that have shaped you in ways you're still untangling. Perhaps you've been the strong and responsible one for everyone else, yet feel lost when it comes to yourself. Or perhaps you feel like you are not good enough and you can't seem to get started on your own goals . I work with people who are ready to explore their inner world with curiosity. Together, we create a safe, unhurried space where healing can unfold — not by pushing harder, but by learning to understand, feel, and gently return to yourself.
You may be someone carrying wounds you can't quite name — anxiety that won't settle, a heaviness that lingers, or experiences that have shaped you in ways you're still untangling. Perhaps you've been the strong and responsible one for everyone else, yet feel lost when it comes to yourself. Or perhaps you feel like you are not good enough and you can't seem to get started on your own goals . I work with people who are ready to explore their inner world with curiosity. Together, we create a safe, unhurried space where healing can unfold — not by pushing harder, but by learning to understand, feel, and gently return to yourself.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor since 2002 with BCACC. I understand that life is no perfect and challenges are along the way. With the belief that everyone has potential to thrive, my compassion, professional ethics, positive attitudes and over 25 years of counselling experiences have brought great commitment to my counselling career. I have worked with people from all walks of life, immigrants, refugees and international students for the past many years. And I am humble to have the privilege to be by their side during their challenging times.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor since 2002 with BCACC. I understand that life is no perfect and challenges are along the way. With the belief that everyone has potential to thrive, my compassion, professional ethics, positive attitudes and over 25 years of counselling experiences have brought great commitment to my counselling career. I have worked with people from all walks of life, immigrants, refugees and international students for the past many years. And I am humble to have the privilege to be by their side during their challenging times.
If you come from an Asian background or grew up in an Asian immigrant family, you may carry expectations, cultural conflict and a constant sense of not being good enough.
I help you make sense of the emotions and patterns that have been shaping your life and your relationships. Through EMDR and Internal Family Systems, we ease the weight of past experiences and the stress your body has been carrying. With the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I support couples in rebuilding trust, communication and closeness.
If you come from an Asian background or grew up in an Asian immigrant family, you may carry expectations, cultural conflict and a constant sense of not being good enough.
I help you make sense of the emotions and patterns that have been shaping your life and your relationships. Through EMDR and Internal Family Systems, we ease the weight of past experiences and the stress your body has been carrying. With the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I support couples in rebuilding trust, communication and closeness.
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.
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.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC - 18450) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I completed my Master of Arts (MA) in Family Life Education from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Since 2005 I have had the privilege of doing pastoral counselling for youth and college students and clinical counselling with individuals of multi-ethnic backgrounds and ages. I work with high risk youth since 2015. I primarily use EMDR, CBT and EFT therapy
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC - 18450) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I completed my Master of Arts (MA) in Family Life Education from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Since 2005 I have had the privilege of doing pastoral counselling for youth and college students and clinical counselling with individuals of multi-ethnic backgrounds and ages. I work with high risk youth since 2015. I primarily use EMDR, CBT and EFT therapy
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking support takes courage. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I offer a warm, collaborative, and client-centered space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking support takes courage. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I offer a warm, collaborative, and client-centered space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
I have lived experience as a first-generation Asian immigrant raised in Canada.
Do you find yourself struggling to feel “good enough”? Does the urge to please others leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and resentful? If you feel stuck in patterns that prevent you from thriving in relationships, you’re not alone. Many people wrestle with self-confidence as parents, partners, and friends, and I’m here to help. I’m passionate about supporting adults who have felt a sense of “not belonging” due to attachment wounds, marginalization, or neurodiversity. For parents, the inner voice of "not good enough" can be especially loud. Together, we'll explore how life events, family, and culture shaped your unique story.
I have lived experience as a first-generation Asian immigrant raised in Canada.
Do you find yourself struggling to feel “good enough”? Does the urge to please others leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and resentful? If you feel stuck in patterns that prevent you from thriving in relationships, you’re not alone. Many people wrestle with self-confidence as parents, partners, and friends, and I’m here to help. I’m passionate about supporting adults who have felt a sense of “not belonging” due to attachment wounds, marginalization, or neurodiversity. For parents, the inner voice of "not good enough" can be especially loud. Together, we'll explore how life events, family, and culture shaped your unique story.
Ala'a
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, C-DBT, CCTP-II, ADHD-C
7 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
Waitlist for new clients
You may find yourself giving so much to others while quietly running on empty. Over time, stress, conflict, and daily pressures can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected. I offer a calm, restorative space to process what you are carrying and explore strategies that support relief, clarity, and steadiness. As the founder of Golden Hour Counselling, and as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), I support individuals navigating ADHD, addiction, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, grief & loss, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, low self-worth, burnout, and parenting struggles.
You may find yourself giving so much to others while quietly running on empty. Over time, stress, conflict, and daily pressures can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected. I offer a calm, restorative space to process what you are carrying and explore strategies that support relief, clarity, and steadiness. As the founder of Golden Hour Counselling, and as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), I support individuals navigating ADHD, addiction, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, grief & loss, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, low self-worth, burnout, and parenting struggles.
I work from a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. Through my experience as a Special Education Assistant with the North Vancouver School District, I bring a practical, behaviorally informed perspective to my work. I also draw on the Gottman Method when working with couples and have a strong commitment to supporting newcomers, informed by my background in community outreach and my lived experience as a first-generation immigrant. I work with teenagers, newcomers, and adults to foster growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
I work from a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. Through my experience as a Special Education Assistant with the North Vancouver School District, I bring a practical, behaviorally informed perspective to my work. I also draw on the Gottman Method when working with couples and have a strong commitment to supporting newcomers, informed by my background in community outreach and my lived experience as a first-generation immigrant. I work with teenagers, newcomers, and adults to foster growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Seeking counseling can be a challenging process and it’s important to work with a therapist that is the right fit for you. I thrive in working with individuals feeling overwhelmed, wanting relief, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. While these experiences can leave us feeling stuck in a broad range of emotional states, such as shame, guilt, anxiety, numbness, or isolation, I can help with navigating the stressors that are part of your everyday lived experience. I value collaborating with clients to support them in their journey to achieve harmony, fulfillment, and happiness.
Seeking counseling can be a challenging process and it’s important to work with a therapist that is the right fit for you. I thrive in working with individuals feeling overwhelmed, wanting relief, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. While these experiences can leave us feeling stuck in a broad range of emotional states, such as shame, guilt, anxiety, numbness, or isolation, I can help with navigating the stressors that are part of your everyday lived experience. I value collaborating with clients to support them in their journey to achieve harmony, fulfillment, and happiness.
If anxiety about how you're seen in the world has started running the show, or your relationship with your body feels like something you're surviving instead of living in, you're in the right place.
Much of my work lives at the intersection of body image, anxiety, and self-worth. I'm trained in dismantling weight bias and supporting people navigating appearance-based shame — the particular exhaustion of existing in a body that the world won't stop having opinions about. This work is somatic, creative, and grounded in the understanding that how you feel about yourself didn't start with you.
If anxiety about how you're seen in the world has started running the show, or your relationship with your body feels like something you're surviving instead of living in, you're in the right place.
Much of my work lives at the intersection of body image, anxiety, and self-worth. I'm trained in dismantling weight bias and supporting people navigating appearance-based shame — the particular exhaustion of existing in a body that the world won't stop having opinions about. This work is somatic, creative, and grounded in the understanding that how you feel about yourself didn't start with you.
Accepting NEW clients! Are you having difficulty moving on from your breakup? Are you feeling lost and are still grieving the relationship with your ex? Do you wonder if you’re “good enough” and feel scared about moving forward? I’m here to help. Together, we’ll identify emotional blocks that are keeping you stuck, redefine any expectations keeping you unhappy, and overcome limiting beliefs that are no longer serving you. I intend to empower strong individuals to get through difficult breakups that are holding them back. I help individuals redefine their lives through any life transitions and to help them move forward in confidence.
Accepting NEW clients! Are you having difficulty moving on from your breakup? Are you feeling lost and are still grieving the relationship with your ex? Do you wonder if you’re “good enough” and feel scared about moving forward? I’m here to help. Together, we’ll identify emotional blocks that are keeping you stuck, redefine any expectations keeping you unhappy, and overcome limiting beliefs that are no longer serving you. I intend to empower strong individuals to get through difficult breakups that are holding them back. I help individuals redefine their lives through any life transitions and to help them move forward in confidence.
You're struggling; we're here to support you. Let’s find a solution that gives everyone the tools to move forward. Our team supports individuals, couples, parents, separated/divorced couples with co-parenting, and offers family therapy. Our specialized counselling for children and adolescents helps them learn to cope with life’s difficulties in a way that fosters confidence and builds trust in their own capabilities. By uncovering why your child relies on certain behaviours, we, as a team, can work to reduce their distress and move toward growth.
You're struggling; we're here to support you. Let’s find a solution that gives everyone the tools to move forward. Our team supports individuals, couples, parents, separated/divorced couples with co-parenting, and offers family therapy. Our specialized counselling for children and adolescents helps them learn to cope with life’s difficulties in a way that fosters confidence and builds trust in their own capabilities. By uncovering why your child relies on certain behaviours, we, as a team, can work to reduce their distress and move toward growth.
You were never meant to carry it all alone. Some days, the weight of old wounds, unkind inner voices, and invisible expectations can feel like too much to hold. In our work together, I offer a space where your story is welcomed in its entirety - the raw, the vulnerable, and the real. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, and curiosity, while gently supporting you in stepping into new possibilities that feel right for you.
You were never meant to carry it all alone. Some days, the weight of old wounds, unkind inner voices, and invisible expectations can feel like too much to hold. In our work together, I offer a space where your story is welcomed in its entirety - the raw, the vulnerable, and the real. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, and curiosity, while gently supporting you in stepping into new possibilities that feel right for you.
Are you looking for practical and empathetic help for depression, panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or OCD? I specialize in the treatment of these issues using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a highly effective evidence-based approach. However, I don't just focus on therapy technique: having a solid relationship and a trusting working alliance with any therapist is key to productive change. In addition to therapy, I conduct diagnostic, personality, and career assessments. I confidentially counsel clients all over BC online and in-person at my Port Moody office.
Are you looking for practical and empathetic help for depression, panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or OCD? I specialize in the treatment of these issues using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a highly effective evidence-based approach. However, I don't just focus on therapy technique: having a solid relationship and a trusting working alliance with any therapist is key to productive change. In addition to therapy, I conduct diagnostic, personality, and career assessments. I confidentially counsel clients all over BC online and in-person at my Port Moody office.
See more therapy options for Port Moody
Nearby Asian Counsellors Searches for Port Moody
- Burnaby
- Coquitlam
- Delta
- Maple Ridge
- New Westminster
- North Vancouver
- Pitt Meadows
- Port Coquitlam
- Richmond
- Surrey
- Vancouver
- West Vancouver
FAQ - Asian Counselling
What can an Asian therapist help with?
An Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. How an Asian therapist can make the experience feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a background such as Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Pakistani, Korean, Vietnamese, or Japanese, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable opening up on such topics.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language can play an important role in therapy because people often express emotions, family dynamics, and personal experiences differently depending on the language they are speaking. For some individuals, working with a therapist who speaks their native language, whether it be Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese, or another language, may help sessions feel more natural and emotionally connected. Even if you are fluent in English, certain thoughts or feelings may still feel easier to communicate in your native language.
How can an Asian therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Cultural background can play an important role in couples counseling and family therapy, particularly when family expectations, communication styles, generational differences, or cultural traditions are influencing the relationship. An Asian therapist may help partners and family members navigate these topics with more cultural understanding and less need to explain the context behind them. For multicultural or multilingual families, a Asian therapist who is bilingual may also help ensure that each person feels heard and understood during sessions.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask prospective therapists whether they have experience working with clients who share your cultural background or speak your preferred language. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might also ask whether they have worked with clients experiencing concerns related to identity, intergenerational conflict, family expectations, or cultural stigma around mental health.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Asian therapists?
The directory of Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.