Asian Therapists in Surrey, BC
Your emotions are valid…feel them. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s common for transitions in life to bring up heavy emotions. This heaviness may be surfacing for you as feelings of being stuck, anxiety, frustration, hopelessness and even fear. You are taking the first step in acknowledging these difficult experiences and seeking support in working through them to live a more fulfilling life.
Your emotions are valid…feel them. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s common for transitions in life to bring up heavy emotions. This heaviness may be surfacing for you as feelings of being stuck, anxiety, frustration, hopelessness and even fear. You are taking the first step in acknowledging these difficult experiences and seeking support in working through them to live a more fulfilling life.
My office is an all inclusive and safe space for my clients and I care for the well being of all my clients using a collaborative and strength based approach. I often use a variety of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. In addition to working with children and youth, I also work vastly along with LGBTQ+, young adults, and adults whom present concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, amid others.
My office is an all inclusive and safe space for my clients and I care for the well being of all my clients using a collaborative and strength based approach. I often use a variety of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. In addition to working with children and youth, I also work vastly along with LGBTQ+, young adults, and adults whom present concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, amid others.
Allison's goal is to meet her clients where they are with a compassionate approach to healing. Her passion is to help nurture her clients' strengths and transform their adversity into learning and growth. She approaches therapy through a person-centered, trauma-informed & narrative therapy lens to help explore, and unpack her clients’ stories in a non-judgmental, safe space. Allison considers the uniqueness of her clients' relationships, families, communities and cultures that impact their experiences and trauma. She has experience working with children, youth, families and couples from different demographics.
Allison's goal is to meet her clients where they are with a compassionate approach to healing. Her passion is to help nurture her clients' strengths and transform their adversity into learning and growth. She approaches therapy through a person-centered, trauma-informed & narrative therapy lens to help explore, and unpack her clients’ stories in a non-judgmental, safe space. Allison considers the uniqueness of her clients' relationships, families, communities and cultures that impact their experiences and trauma. She has experience working with children, youth, families and couples from different demographics.
If you’re struggling with stress, trauma, or recurring patterns of anger and anxiety, therapy can help you regain control. I offer a culturally sensitive, holistic approach that combines practical tools with deeper self-exploration so you can heal, set boundaries, and feel more confident in your everyday life.
If you’re struggling with stress, trauma, or recurring patterns of anger and anxiety, therapy can help you regain control. I offer a culturally sensitive, holistic approach that combines practical tools with deeper self-exploration so you can heal, set boundaries, and feel more confident in your everyday life.
1:1 counselling (in-person, video & audio) for adults and youth experiencing mental health concerns, challenges with past or current behaviours, relationships, loss, or other life changes and transitions (e.g., personal, family, work, school). I bring empathy, curiosity and humour to the counselling space to build safety and connection as we explore your past and present life experiences and future goals.
1:1 counselling (in-person, video & audio) for adults and youth experiencing mental health concerns, challenges with past or current behaviours, relationships, loss, or other life changes and transitions (e.g., personal, family, work, school). I bring empathy, curiosity and humour to the counselling space to build safety and connection as we explore your past and present life experiences and future goals.
I bring years of experience with children and youth within the school system, as well as my own lived-experiences as a second generation Filipino-Canadian to help you navigate the challenges you may be facing.
When working with clients, I remain curious and non-judgmental. With my understanding of attachment and trauma, I hope to bring my clients a different perspective of their lived experience that can help them make improvements in their lives. I draw from various evidence-based approaches to meet the needs of each of my clients, as every individual is unique.
I bring years of experience with children and youth within the school system, as well as my own lived-experiences as a second generation Filipino-Canadian to help you navigate the challenges you may be facing.
When working with clients, I remain curious and non-judgmental. With my understanding of attachment and trauma, I hope to bring my clients a different perspective of their lived experience that can help them make improvements in their lives. I draw from various evidence-based approaches to meet the needs of each of my clients, as every individual is unique.
I believe people make sense. Our emotions, relationships, and ways of coping don't develop in isolation; they're shaped by the experiences we've lived through. I work with individuals navigating relationship and family concerns, trauma, anxiety, identity, and life transitions. Together, we'll make sense of your story with curiosity rather than judgment, helping you better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful change.
I believe people make sense. Our emotions, relationships, and ways of coping don't develop in isolation; they're shaped by the experiences we've lived through. I work with individuals navigating relationship and family concerns, trauma, anxiety, identity, and life transitions. Together, we'll make sense of your story with curiosity rather than judgment, helping you better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful change.
Most of all, they’re looking for lasting change—not just symptom relief—through a personalized approach that integrates emotional tools, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern wellness strategies.
I offer a unique, integrative approach that blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with evidence-based therapies like DBT, CBT, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of imbalance—whether emotional, physical, or lifestyle-related—and create a personalized plan that supports your healing and growth.
Through one-on-one sessions, self-care tools
Most of all, they’re looking for lasting change—not just symptom relief—through a personalized approach that integrates emotional tools, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern wellness strategies.
I offer a unique, integrative approach that blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with evidence-based therapies like DBT, CBT, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of imbalance—whether emotional, physical, or lifestyle-related—and create a personalized plan that supports your healing and growth.
Through one-on-one sessions, self-care tools
I am a Queer Taiwanese-Canadian who currently resides on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, & Tsleil-Waututh nations - also known as the Vancouver Lower Mainland. My mission is to guide, advocate, and to help people who need support by empowering them to make informed decisions in their community. Growing up as someone who became the bridge between two cultures, I understand what it can be like to grapple with the challenges that come with integrating different values & boundaries. Communicating itself is difficult, nevermind the anxieties, shame, & guilt that may come up when there are language & cultural barriers.
I am a Queer Taiwanese-Canadian who currently resides on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, & Tsleil-Waututh nations - also known as the Vancouver Lower Mainland. My mission is to guide, advocate, and to help people who need support by empowering them to make informed decisions in their community. Growing up as someone who became the bridge between two cultures, I understand what it can be like to grapple with the challenges that come with integrating different values & boundaries. Communicating itself is difficult, nevermind the anxieties, shame, & guilt that may come up when there are language & cultural barriers.
Still accepting new clients. I am a Qualified Specialist (QS) to do Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments and psycho-educational assessments. Areas of my specialty include learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, gifted, developmental disabilities and social emotional disorders. My university degree includes a master's degree and a doctorate degree in developmental psychology. College of Psychologists of British Columbia .In my case conceptualization and interventions, I implement an integrated and systemic approach with a focus on client-centered and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Still accepting new clients. I am a Qualified Specialist (QS) to do Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments and psycho-educational assessments. Areas of my specialty include learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, gifted, developmental disabilities and social emotional disorders. My university degree includes a master's degree and a doctorate degree in developmental psychology. College of Psychologists of British Columbia .In my case conceptualization and interventions, I implement an integrated and systemic approach with a focus on client-centered and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
We are a specialized team of mental health professionals providing high-quality counselling and trauma therapy to individuals and couples. We know that talk therapy is beneficial, but we realized that many of our clients’ problems require a deeper and more integrative approach. Stressful and traumatic experiences leave lasting impacts on peoples’ minds and their bodies, which can make them feel stuck in the same patterns. By integrating neurobiologically-based therapies such as EMDR, OEI and Somatic Experiencing into talk therapy (CBT, narrative), our team specializes in helping people break free from discouragement and overwhelm.
We are a specialized team of mental health professionals providing high-quality counselling and trauma therapy to individuals and couples. We know that talk therapy is beneficial, but we realized that many of our clients’ problems require a deeper and more integrative approach. Stressful and traumatic experiences leave lasting impacts on peoples’ minds and their bodies, which can make them feel stuck in the same patterns. By integrating neurobiologically-based therapies such as EMDR, OEI and Somatic Experiencing into talk therapy (CBT, narrative), our team specializes in helping people break free from discouragement and overwhelm.
As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC as well as a Canadian Certified Counsellor with CCPA. I graduated from Yorkville University with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, having graduated with Honours. No two people are the exact same, so in my counselling approach I like to integrate different modalities to help you reach your goals.
As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC as well as a Canadian Certified Counsellor with CCPA. I graduated from Yorkville University with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, having graduated with Honours. No two people are the exact same, so in my counselling approach I like to integrate different modalities to help you reach your goals.
Therapy for eldest daughters, by an eldest daughter.
Do you often feel responsible for everyone's emotions?
Do you default to caretaker/leadership roles in your relationships?
Do you struggle to say no, even when your calendar (and nervous system) are overloaded?
Do you feel burned out, but somehow still feel like you're not doing enough?
While not a formal diagnosis, Eldest Daughter Syndrome highlights the complex experience of firstborn daughters that shapes their self-concept and often results in chronic burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing behaviours, and anxiety. It is a shared experience amongst many, including myself!
Therapy for eldest daughters, by an eldest daughter.
Do you often feel responsible for everyone's emotions?
Do you default to caretaker/leadership roles in your relationships?
Do you struggle to say no, even when your calendar (and nervous system) are overloaded?
Do you feel burned out, but somehow still feel like you're not doing enough?
While not a formal diagnosis, Eldest Daughter Syndrome highlights the complex experience of firstborn daughters that shapes their self-concept and often results in chronic burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing behaviours, and anxiety. It is a shared experience amongst many, including myself!
I see counselling as a safe space to talk through whatever is on your mind, whether you’re feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck with a big decision or life transition. Some clients come in for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, relationship challenges, identity questions, or adjusting to a new diagnosis and figuring out what that means for them.
In counselling, we can explore strong emotions, make sense of what you’re experiencing, work through grief or change, and find practical next steps that feel right for you. At the end of the day, counseling is your space—focused on what matters most to you.
I see counselling as a safe space to talk through whatever is on your mind, whether you’re feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck with a big decision or life transition. Some clients come in for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, relationship challenges, identity questions, or adjusting to a new diagnosis and figuring out what that means for them.
In counselling, we can explore strong emotions, make sense of what you’re experiencing, work through grief or change, and find practical next steps that feel right for you. At the end of the day, counseling is your space—focused on what matters most to you.
I provide Korean and English counselling in Vancouver, Surrey, and online throughout BC.
I help clients understand emotions, heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and build practical coping skills. I integrate trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, SFT, and art-based approaches to meet each client's needs. Spiritually integrated counselling is available upon request. Personality and psychological assessments (non-diagnostic) are also available.
I provide Korean and English counselling in Vancouver, Surrey, and online throughout BC.
I help clients understand emotions, heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and build practical coping skills. I integrate trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, SFT, and art-based approaches to meet each client's needs. Spiritually integrated counselling is available upon request. Personality and psychological assessments (non-diagnostic) are also available.
I also offer sessions in Vietnamese if this is needed for a deeper understanding.
I'm Jane Mai Lee, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Surrey, British Columbia. I offer in-person and virtual counselling across BC, with a trauma and culture-informed approach that is evidence-based, compassionate, and person-centred. I create a healing and safe space for individuals to recover from the relentless effects of intergenerational and childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and social conditioning that leaves people feeling disconnected from their authentic selves. We all deserve to live up to our fullest potential. My aim as your therapist is to help you overcome the barriers that prevent you from doing so.
I also offer sessions in Vietnamese if this is needed for a deeper understanding.
I'm Jane Mai Lee, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Surrey, British Columbia. I offer in-person and virtual counselling across BC, with a trauma and culture-informed approach that is evidence-based, compassionate, and person-centred. I create a healing and safe space for individuals to recover from the relentless effects of intergenerational and childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and social conditioning that leaves people feeling disconnected from their authentic selves. We all deserve to live up to our fullest potential. My aim as your therapist is to help you overcome the barriers that prevent you from doing so.
Sometimes, we all need someone to talk to.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, unsure of who you are, or struggling to manage the weight of life’s pressures, it can be challenging to move forward on your own. If past pain still lingers and quietly affects your daily life, it may be time to seek support, and you don’t have to face it alone.
Sometimes, we all need someone to talk to.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, unsure of who you are, or struggling to manage the weight of life’s pressures, it can be challenging to move forward on your own. If past pain still lingers and quietly affects your daily life, it may be time to seek support, and you don’t have to face it alone.
Clover, with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. She has experience working with adults, teens, and children. She works with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, and relationship and all kinds of life changing difficulties.
Clover, with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. She has experience working with adults, teens, and children. She works with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, and relationship and all kinds of life changing difficulties.
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our specialized team consists of 20+ clinical counsellors who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship. It is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional. We support children, youth, adults, couples, and families to thrive.
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our specialized team consists of 20+ clinical counsellors who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship. It is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional. We support children, youth, adults, couples, and families to thrive.
Taking that first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and also deeply courageous. If you’re considering starting this journey, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
I support individuals navigating the impacts of trauma including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and life transitions. Grounded in EMDR and somatic work, our sessions support both processing and nervous system regulation. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, reconnect with your inner strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Taking that first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and also deeply courageous. If you’re considering starting this journey, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
I support individuals navigating the impacts of trauma including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and life transitions. Grounded in EMDR and somatic work, our sessions support both processing and nervous system regulation. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, reconnect with your inner strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
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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.