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Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety

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Available both in-person and online
1200 West 73rd Avenue Suite 1100 Vancouver, BC V6P
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Wai-Han (慧嫻) is my name — Wai meaning wisdom, and Han meaning elegance. I was born and raised in a shame-based culture, where early messages often felt opposite to my name — that I was not enough. Over time, I came to understand the deep impact words can have: how they shape how we see ourselves, and how they can wound or bring life. Through my own journey of healing, I experienced how words can also bring restoration, freedom, and a renewed sense of self. That is part of why I care deeply about offering a space where people can bring the parts of themselves that feel ashamed, hidden or hard to name, and be met with care and warmth.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck or weighed down by self-doubt, anxiety, or difficult relationships. Some carry the impact of critical or shaming experiences that shape how they see themselves. I also support individuals who identify as neurodivergent, including masking, feeling different, or misunderstood in ways that are hard to put into words.
Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying things quietly for a long time. You don’t have to do this alone. We can begin wherever you are, when you’re ready. I offer a calm, respectful space and welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, at a pace that feels right for you.
Call or Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety now for a free 15 minute consultation - (236) 864-6948

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1200 West 73rd Avenue

Suite 1100

Vancouver, BC V6P map

 (236) 864-6948

White Rock, BC V4B

Website
I offer in-person sessions on Saturdays, with online sessions available most weekdays to provide flexible support.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Life Transitions 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
What does Counselling look like? Counselling doesn't have to look a certain way. It can begin with a simple conversation, wherever you are.
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Let's Connect (236) 864-6948
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1200 West 73rd Avenue

Suite 1100

Vancouver, BC V6P map

 (236) 864-6948

White Rock, BC V4B

Website
I offer in-person sessions on Saturdays, with online sessions available most weekdays to provide flexible support.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Life Transitions 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
What does Counselling look like? Counselling doesn't have to look a certain way. It can begin with a simple conversation, wherever you are.
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Visa

Insurance

  • Manitoba Blue Cross
  • SunLife
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I provide invoices with my CCPA membership number for insurance reimbursement. Direct billing is available for Manitoba Blue Cross and select plans.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 864-6948
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I provide invoices with my CCPA membership number for insurance reimbursement. Direct billing is available for Manitoba Blue Cross and select plans.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 864-6948

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Wai-Han Lui
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 11243858 Wai-Han Lui

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Providence University Seminary, MA Counselling, Graduated 2023

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Chinese University of Hong Kong Counselling (Distinction) / 2008
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Stirling (UK) MSc TESOL / 2002
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I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with experience supporting teens and adults through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and bring a thoughtful, culturally and spiritually attuned approach.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 864-6948
"
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with experience supporting teens and adults through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and bring a thoughtful, culturally and spiritually attuned approach.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 864-6948

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma, often connected to relationships or family experiences. Together, we explore patterns and the inner messages shaped over time, and create a collaborative plan for change. Clients often notice growing clarity and relief early on, with deeper, lasting shifts as the work continues.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 864-6948
"
I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma, often connected to relationships or family experiences. Together, we explore patterns and the inner messages shaped over time, and create a collaborative plan for change. Clients often notice growing clarity and relief early on, with deeper, lasting shifts as the work continues.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 864-6948

Endorsement

Tyler McAllister
Tyler McAllister
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Wai-Han is a dedicated and compassionate professional. Her care for clients is evident through her preparation and desire to hear and address her client's needs from a humanistic and person centred treatment perspective.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Cantonese , 
Mandarin

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Cantonese , 
Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Narrative
  • Trauma Focused
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There's no one-size-fits-all approach. In our first session, we'll explore what brings you in and what feels most important. I draw from approaches such as EMDR and narrative therapy to help you make sense of your experiences, understand patterns, and gently reshape long-held inner messages, at a pace that feels right for you.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 864-6948
"
There's no one-size-fits-all approach. In our first session, we'll explore what brings you in and what feels most important. I draw from approaches such as EMDR and narrative therapy to help you make sense of your experiences, understand patterns, and gently reshape long-held inner messages, at a pace that feels right for you.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 864-6948

Location

Primary Location

1200 West 73rd Avenue

Suite 1100

Vancouver, BC V6P

(236) 864-6948

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

White Rock, BC V4B

(236) 864-6948

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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I offer in-person sessions on Saturdays, with online sessions available most weekdays to provide flexible support.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (236) 864-6948
"
I offer in-person sessions on Saturdays, with online sessions available most weekdays to provide flexible support.
Photo of Wai-Han Lui - Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety, Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Wai-Han Counselling: EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety
Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (236) 864-6948