Hi, I'm Sam.
I speak English and Cantonese.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Burnaby.
I believe that counselling isn't just a job for me, but I'm honoured to be part of everyone's life journey, to see each unique individual grow and thrive.
With a Master's Degree in Counselling and over10 years of clinical counselling experiences, I have connected and helped thousands of people — children, youth, parents, adults — coming from different backgrounds with during various difficult life challenges.
My work is deeply grounded in humanistic approach - begin with seeing the person rather than seeing the problem, like Child-Centered Play Therapy for children and parents, with an emphasis on creating a respectful, safe, and non-judgemental space where children can express their feelings freely without labels.
Speciality:
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Child-Centered Play Therapy
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Children & Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Challenges - e.g. Aggressions, Tantrums
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Children with ADHD, ASD, other Language and Developmental Delays
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Children Trauma
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Children Social-Emotional Issues - e.g. Social Withdrawal, Anger Outbursts
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Parent Counselling / Parent Consultation
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Individual Counselling to navigate life stress and many types of mental health challenges
Depression, Aggression, swearing, impulsivity, fidgeting, and other challenging behaviours.
Impact of traumatic / highly stressful experiences
Anxiety, fears, phobias, excessive worry, perfectionism, obsessive thoughts etc.
Friendships, bully,
social experiences, boundaries, conflict, and communication.
Setting healthy boundaries around screen time.
Anger outbursts
Self-Esteem and Confidence
Self-acceptance, respect, choice, and appropriate agency.
Family Issues
Immigration, changes in family life or routines, moving, and other transitions.
Steps to Start Counselling:
Step 1 :
Step 2:
Discuss Your Issues
Step 3:
Schedule a time for the first session
We offer registered clinical counselling to support healing across Canada, covered by most extended health benefits, and ICBC.
I am committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive space where people of all races, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, sexual identities, religions, and abilities are welcomed and valued.
Address
Contact
501-3292 Production Way,
Burnaby, BC V5A 4R4
(By Appointment)
(1-minute walk from
Production Way-University SkyTrain Station)
Opening Hours
Sam works with flexible schedule, according to your needs and availability.
I acknowledge that I am grateful to work and live as an uninvited settler on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Coast Salish Peoples – xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.
