Brian
Counsellor, MA, RCC (he, him)
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3 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H
Let's Connect (587) 329-1298
Hi there!
I am a Second-Generation Asian-Canadian and Registered Clinical Counsellor with a M.A. in Counselling Psychology from UBC. I often work with individuals who are navigating complex emotional challenges where their problems can be clearly defined, while some others arrive feeling overwhelmed or "stuck," or unsure of what is exactly "wrong." My approach involves developing a therapeutic relationship where we can work together supported by compassion, non-judgement, and intention. The goal is not to "fix" people but to support clients in developing new, or adapting current strengths in order to best work for them.
My practice has a strong focus around trauma; intergenerational trauma, cultural trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, growing up in a dysfunctional family, and intimate partner violence. I also engage with clients in exploring their own cultural identity and what it means to immigrate or be the child of immigrants, navigating familial expectations.
My goal is to identify challenging patterns in your life and support you in developing tools and additional skills to address or manage those challenges. With academic and clinical expertise in mental health and traumatic stress, I bring a non-judgemental, warm and patient approach to sessions, which is not to say I’m not firm when the situation requires it!
Call or Email Brian Yan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 329-1298
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
Cash, e-TransferInsurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Beneva | SSQ
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- CINUP
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- Green Shield Canada
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
- Telus eClaims
Brian Yan
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 329-1298
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 23066 Brian Yan
- Attended University of British Columbia, M.A. in Counselling Psychology
- Certificate from EMDR Consulting 29040
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Brian Yan
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 329-1298
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sleep or Insomnia
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Veterans
Brian Yan
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 329-1298
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
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Participants
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Age
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Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Behavioural Activation
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Brian Yan
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 329-1298