SunLife Therapists in West Vancouver, BC
Hello! My name is Teddy and I am the founder of WAVE Performance and Wellness. I work with various populations from ages 13+. I specialize in working with the Asian population, athletes, high-performing professionals, as well as GBQ (gay, bisexual, queer) men.
By integrating clinical counselling with sport and performance psychology, I help clients navigate challenges related to performance anxiety, emotion regulation, confidence, burnout, injury recovery, and high-stakes decision making. I also consult with leaders and corporate teams motivated to improve team cohesion, communication, focus, and performance culture.
Hello! My name is Teddy and I am the founder of WAVE Performance and Wellness. I work with various populations from ages 13+. I specialize in working with the Asian population, athletes, high-performing professionals, as well as GBQ (gay, bisexual, queer) men.
By integrating clinical counselling with sport and performance psychology, I help clients navigate challenges related to performance anxiety, emotion regulation, confidence, burnout, injury recovery, and high-stakes decision making. I also consult with leaders and corporate teams motivated to improve team cohesion, communication, focus, and performance culture.
I accept FNHA funding, can direct bill Sunlife, and always provide an electronic receipt that you can submit to your extended insurance.
Life can be complicated no matter what your age is. Managing life transitions such as becoming a teenager or young adult, a parent, or change in any life routine can be difficult. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, chronic illness, addiction, or relationship issues. Traumas and life stressors we experience can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. I aim to help you connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel more content and confident in life.
I accept FNHA funding, can direct bill Sunlife, and always provide an electronic receipt that you can submit to your extended insurance.
Life can be complicated no matter what your age is. Managing life transitions such as becoming a teenager or young adult, a parent, or change in any life routine can be difficult. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, chronic illness, addiction, or relationship issues. Traumas and life stressors we experience can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. I aim to help you connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel more content and confident in life.
I help my clients with challenges in their personal, relational and professional roles, using their own strengths, negative thought patterns, and past experiences. I help my clients work through their new roles in life as a parent, partner, etc.
Parents may specifically find our sessions helpful as we discuss the parenting styles, how they bond with the child, and how parenthood has been impacting the partner's dynamic. I also help immigrants and new comers work through their negative feelings such as guilt, sadness, fears and self-doubts; uniquely, adult children who carry a sense of guilt towards their aging parents back home.
I help my clients with challenges in their personal, relational and professional roles, using their own strengths, negative thought patterns, and past experiences. I help my clients work through their new roles in life as a parent, partner, etc.
Parents may specifically find our sessions helpful as we discuss the parenting styles, how they bond with the child, and how parenthood has been impacting the partner's dynamic. I also help immigrants and new comers work through their negative feelings such as guilt, sadness, fears and self-doubts; uniquely, adult children who carry a sense of guilt towards their aging parents back home.
Living with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, stress, or trauma can quietly shape how you see yourself and your relationships. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions. Often, these patterns are linked to early-life experiences, attachment wounds, or unmet emotional needs. My professional journey began supporting children with ASD and ADHD, where I developed a deep understanding of emotional development, attachment, and the lasting impact of early life experiences. I now support adults in exploring how these experiences shape emotional and relational patterns.
Living with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, stress, or trauma can quietly shape how you see yourself and your relationships. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions. Often, these patterns are linked to early-life experiences, attachment wounds, or unmet emotional needs. My professional journey began supporting children with ASD and ADHD, where I developed a deep understanding of emotional development, attachment, and the lasting impact of early life experiences. I now support adults in exploring how these experiences shape emotional and relational patterns.
My counselling practice is recognized by most major insurers, including Canada Life, GreenShield, Manulife, Pacific Blue Cross, and SunLife.
You keep it together on the outside, but inside, anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma are quietly taking a toll. Maybe you’re juggling a career, relationships, and family expectations, yet still feel like you’re falling short. Do you find yourself stuck in self-doubt or intense emotions?
Whether you're healing from PTSD, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you deserve support that sees the full picture. In our work together, we’ll explore the roots of emotional pain: family patterns, cultural messages, or unspoken expectations, and build practical tools to support self-compassion, communication, and emotional regulation.
My counselling practice is recognized by most major insurers, including Canada Life, GreenShield, Manulife, Pacific Blue Cross, and SunLife.
You keep it together on the outside, but inside, anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma are quietly taking a toll. Maybe you’re juggling a career, relationships, and family expectations, yet still feel like you’re falling short. Do you find yourself stuck in self-doubt or intense emotions?
Whether you're healing from PTSD, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you deserve support that sees the full picture. In our work together, we’ll explore the roots of emotional pain: family patterns, cultural messages, or unspoken expectations, and build practical tools to support self-compassion, communication, and emotional regulation.
Accepting new clients in my practice -Sometimes it’s easier to say I’m fine – instead of admitting the truth, even to yourself. The truth might be that you are feeling sad or lonely. The truth might be that you are feeling insecure or hopeless. The truth might be that you are disappointed or hurt, anxious or maybe embarrassed. The truth might be that you are feeling ashamed. The truth might be that you are minimizing, avoiding or ignoring core parts of your identity. Maybe you have inadvertently locked yourself into what you think is socially acceptable?
Accepting new clients in my practice -Sometimes it’s easier to say I’m fine – instead of admitting the truth, even to yourself. The truth might be that you are feeling sad or lonely. The truth might be that you are feeling insecure or hopeless. The truth might be that you are disappointed or hurt, anxious or maybe embarrassed. The truth might be that you are feeling ashamed. The truth might be that you are minimizing, avoiding or ignoring core parts of your identity. Maybe you have inadvertently locked yourself into what you think is socially acceptable?
Therapy can be an opportunity to bring awareness to your unconscious patterns, to discover where you have choice and to connect to your authentic self. Therapy is one way you turn towards yourself, this can be challenging when we’ve spent a life time turning away. We need time, space, and guidance to transform ourselves and forge a new path.
Therapy can be an opportunity to bring awareness to your unconscious patterns, to discover where you have choice and to connect to your authentic self. Therapy is one way you turn towards yourself, this can be challenging when we’ve spent a life time turning away. We need time, space, and guidance to transform ourselves and forge a new path.
My purpose and my passion is to help you fully remember who and what you truly are! The beautiful, perfect soul you are, prior to all the programming and conditioning that's had you believing that you're just "not good enough". This "not good enough" nonsense, is nothing more than an indoctrinated/brainwashed belief. It is at the root cause of all pain and trauma. It underlies all of humanity's suffering. It is indeed, the real pandemic on this planet. It has infected entirely all of us. It is the greatest, most ridiculous most asinine lie that has ever been sold to humanity! My job and my joy is to help you heal from this insanity.
My purpose and my passion is to help you fully remember who and what you truly are! The beautiful, perfect soul you are, prior to all the programming and conditioning that's had you believing that you're just "not good enough". This "not good enough" nonsense, is nothing more than an indoctrinated/brainwashed belief. It is at the root cause of all pain and trauma. It underlies all of humanity's suffering. It is indeed, the real pandemic on this planet. It has infected entirely all of us. It is the greatest, most ridiculous most asinine lie that has ever been sold to humanity! My job and my joy is to help you heal from this insanity.
Come as you are. I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving unhealthy thought patterns - all is welcome. Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-invasive nourishment focused approach to therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, and belief systems. No prior technical skill is necessary. I understand my immense responsibility not only as a space-holder but also as a witness to your vulnerability.
Come as you are. I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving unhealthy thought patterns - all is welcome. Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-invasive nourishment focused approach to therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, and belief systems. No prior technical skill is necessary. I understand my immense responsibility not only as a space-holder but also as a witness to your vulnerability.
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally, internationally, in-person and online. I guide people to discover compassionate resolutions to their current concerns by integrating contemplative practices from the world's wisdom traditions with leading-edge psychotherapeutic approaches. Having witnessed firsthand the transformations of hundreds of people, I can attest to the capacity of the human soul to transform traumatic losses, transitions, or crises into a sense of greater peace, clarity, and personal agency, when met with presence, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally, internationally, in-person and online. I guide people to discover compassionate resolutions to their current concerns by integrating contemplative practices from the world's wisdom traditions with leading-edge psychotherapeutic approaches. Having witnessed firsthand the transformations of hundreds of people, I can attest to the capacity of the human soul to transform traumatic losses, transitions, or crises into a sense of greater peace, clarity, and personal agency, when met with presence, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
I work extensively with couples on communication and relationship issues including infidelity, the rebuilding of trust and issues concerning sex. I work to help facilitate emotional responsibility so that everyone can define their goals, be heard and work towards feeling safe when communicating from a place of vulnerability. I have also worked with men individually and in a group setting around issues of identity, anger management, sexuality, anxiety, and depression.
I work extensively with couples on communication and relationship issues including infidelity, the rebuilding of trust and issues concerning sex. I work to help facilitate emotional responsibility so that everyone can define their goals, be heard and work towards feeling safe when communicating from a place of vulnerability. I have also worked with men individually and in a group setting around issues of identity, anger management, sexuality, anxiety, and depression.
Many people carry pain from the past that still shapes how they feel and function today. You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space to gently explore what’s been holding you back and to help you find healing, clarity, and calm. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels safe and respectful, creating room for growth, self-understanding, and renewed hope.
Many people carry pain from the past that still shapes how they feel and function today. You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space to gently explore what’s been holding you back and to help you find healing, clarity, and calm. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels safe and respectful, creating room for growth, self-understanding, and renewed hope.
You care deeply about your relationships but often feel stuck, frustrated, or misunderstood. Anger, sadness, or bitter arguments can steal your joy, leaving you feeling lost or trapped. Maybe you’ve been stonewalled, betrayed, or caught in patterns of codependency, enmeshment, or love dependence. You might put up walls or feel disconnected through constant ups and downs. If you’re ready for change, I can guide you out of the chaos into fulfilling connection with yourself and others—helping you stay true to yourself while building relationships that thrive.
You care deeply about your relationships but often feel stuck, frustrated, or misunderstood. Anger, sadness, or bitter arguments can steal your joy, leaving you feeling lost or trapped. Maybe you’ve been stonewalled, betrayed, or caught in patterns of codependency, enmeshment, or love dependence. You might put up walls or feel disconnected through constant ups and downs. If you’re ready for change, I can guide you out of the chaos into fulfilling connection with yourself and others—helping you stay true to yourself while building relationships that thrive.
You are not broken—and you don’t need fixing. At your core, you are whole. But life, trauma, loss, stress, and relationships can make you feel fragmented or unaligned. With humility and reverence, my work is about helping you remember who you are beneath the layers: sovereign, worthy, and capable of living an authentic life. I work with adults navigating men's issues, life transitions, grief, disordered eating, relationship challenges, and childhood trauma. I also support individuals who feel burnt out, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they no longer want to repeat. Healing is not linear, but it is possible.
You are not broken—and you don’t need fixing. At your core, you are whole. But life, trauma, loss, stress, and relationships can make you feel fragmented or unaligned. With humility and reverence, my work is about helping you remember who you are beneath the layers: sovereign, worthy, and capable of living an authentic life. I work with adults navigating men's issues, life transitions, grief, disordered eating, relationship challenges, and childhood trauma. I also support individuals who feel burnt out, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they no longer want to repeat. Healing is not linear, but it is possible.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families to heal from the personal and interpersonal obstacles that are preventing them from actualizing their unique potentials and experiencing a fulfilling, dynamic life.
My areas of specialization include relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions.
I work collaboratively, focusing on the unique needs of each client, to identify your personal goals for change. Insight, awareness, acceptance and strengths building are some of the approaches I use to help transform maladaptive thinking patterns, destructive behaviors, and move toward a more balanced and connected life.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families to heal from the personal and interpersonal obstacles that are preventing them from actualizing their unique potentials and experiencing a fulfilling, dynamic life.
My areas of specialization include relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions.
I work collaboratively, focusing on the unique needs of each client, to identify your personal goals for change. Insight, awareness, acceptance and strengths building are some of the approaches I use to help transform maladaptive thinking patterns, destructive behaviors, and move toward a more balanced and connected life.
Thank you for stopping by my page. Regardless of what brought you here, I congratulate you on making one step toward seeking wellness. Deciding to start therapy is hard; being vulnerable with a stranger takes enormous courage. I am privileged to have witnessed countless transformations that people were going through, either inside or outside my office. As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives. Our intersectionalities can be our strength and resilience. No matter what you are struggling with, there is a way of healing, and love is the cure.
Thank you for stopping by my page. Regardless of what brought you here, I congratulate you on making one step toward seeking wellness. Deciding to start therapy is hard; being vulnerable with a stranger takes enormous courage. I am privileged to have witnessed countless transformations that people were going through, either inside or outside my office. As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives. Our intersectionalities can be our strength and resilience. No matter what you are struggling with, there is a way of healing, and love is the cure.
Major life events can take a toll on our mental health. Even positive transitions can leave us feeling anxious, depressed and alone. My great passion is empowering clients, who include women, children, youth, individuals and families, with the knowledge and skillset to endure difficult passages in life to arrive at a place feeling secure and fulfilled. I have experience and have completed supervised practicums in Substance Use Services, Adult, Children, Youth and Family Counselling, and Career Counselling and Program Development.
Major life events can take a toll on our mental health. Even positive transitions can leave us feeling anxious, depressed and alone. My great passion is empowering clients, who include women, children, youth, individuals and families, with the knowledge and skillset to endure difficult passages in life to arrive at a place feeling secure and fulfilled. I have experience and have completed supervised practicums in Substance Use Services, Adult, Children, Youth and Family Counselling, and Career Counselling and Program Development.
No two experiences of trauma or grief are the same. You may feel as though life will never feel right again, or that the pain you’re carrying will never ease. You might even wonder how to get through the day when you’re struggling just to breathe.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking understanding — to make sense of what has happened, to be truly heard, and to find a safe space to gently explore new ways of living. Drawing on my broad and deep professional experience, I work alongside clients like you who are searching for hope and reassurance that, in time, life can get better.
No two experiences of trauma or grief are the same. You may feel as though life will never feel right again, or that the pain you’re carrying will never ease. You might even wonder how to get through the day when you’re struggling just to breathe.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking understanding — to make sense of what has happened, to be truly heard, and to find a safe space to gently explore new ways of living. Drawing on my broad and deep professional experience, I work alongside clients like you who are searching for hope and reassurance that, in time, life can get better.
I am a trauma informed Registered Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals and families. I work within the framework of Somatic Experiencing, Attachment based counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I work at the level of the nervous system to help people heal from chronic stress, attachment wounding and trauma through building more capacity, resilience and flexibility in the body, mind and spirit. I have recently completed my training in Advanced Somatic Experiencing and continue to do further training in Somatics.
I am a trauma informed Registered Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals and families. I work within the framework of Somatic Experiencing, Attachment based counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I work at the level of the nervous system to help people heal from chronic stress, attachment wounding and trauma through building more capacity, resilience and flexibility in the body, mind and spirit. I have recently completed my training in Advanced Somatic Experiencing and continue to do further training in Somatics.
I take a Collaborative, Solution-Focused and Direct approach and work with Couples, Individuals, Teens and Families. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, overwhelm, panic, or other life challenges? I can help you! Together, we create a safe and supportive environment where you feel empowered, heard and understood. Through evidence-based strategies, I help clients strengthen resilience, develop coping skills and enhance problem solving abilities. Navigating life's challenges can be difficult and I'm here to help you build greater confidence, discover solutions and improve emotional well-being.
I take a Collaborative, Solution-Focused and Direct approach and work with Couples, Individuals, Teens and Families. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, overwhelm, panic, or other life challenges? I can help you! Together, we create a safe and supportive environment where you feel empowered, heard and understood. Through evidence-based strategies, I help clients strengthen resilience, develop coping skills and enhance problem solving abilities. Navigating life's challenges can be difficult and I'm here to help you build greater confidence, discover solutions and improve emotional well-being.
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