Olivia (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who supports adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, and complex mental health concerns (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar) in collaboration with medical care. She also works with students, substance use, and relationship/family challenges. Her style is warm, practical, and collaborative. She offers counselling in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin via secure video or phone.
How I Can Help You
I work with adults aged 19 and older who are navigating a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and more complex conditions such as psychosis, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. I’m passionate about supporting individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to manage what they’re going through, even if they appear to be functioning well on the outside. I also work with students experiencing academic stress and challenges, as well as individuals struggling with substance use or drug addiction, helping them build healthier coping strategies and make meaningful changes in their lives.
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, build insight, and develop practical tools for daily life. For clients experiencing more complex mental health concerns, I value a collaborative approach and encourage ongoing support from a family physician or psychiatrist. I work best with individuals who are relatively stable or at their baseline, so they can fully engage in the counselling process.
I also enjoy supporting clients experiencing relationship challenges, whether with partners or family members, and I am open to working directly with family members to improve communication, understanding, and healthier dynamics. I have a particular interest in working with individuals from Asian cultural backgrounds, including navigating cultural expectations, intergenerational differences, and stigma around mental health.
My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative, while also focused on helping clients build effective coping strategies so they can feel more stable, confident, and connected in their lives.
My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. We’ll start with what feels most urgent to you and build skills you can use right away. We’ll also take time to understand patterns—thoughts, emotions, and behaviours—and try small, steady changes. For complex mental health concerns, I encourage collaboration with a family physician or psychiatrist. I tend to work best with clients who are relatively stable or at their baseline so we can fully engage in counselling.
Issues I Can Help With
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with an MEd in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia (UBC). I have ten years of experience working in pharmacy, as well as extensive experience working in psychosocial rehabilitation and public health supporting adults with severe, persistent mental health concerns and co‑occurring substance use, while also providing therapy and support to family members, caregivers and loved ones. I offer therapy services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
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FAQ
Do you work with complex mental health concerns like psychosis, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder?
Yes—within a collaborative care model. I encourage ongoing support from a family physician or psychiatrist. Counselling tends to work best when symptoms are at baseline or relatively stable.
Do you offer in‑person sessions?
I currently offer secure video and phone sessions.
Can you involve my partner or family in sessions?
When helpful and appropriate, yes. We can include partners or family members to support communication, understanding, and shared tools.
Can you help with OCD and intrusive thoughts?
Yes. We can use CBT‑informed strategies and paced exposure tools where appropriate, adjusted to your comfort and stability.
Do you support substance use and addiction concerns?
Yes. We can explore goals (harm reduction or abstinence), build coping and relapse‑prevention skills, and coordinate care if needed.
What languages do you offer?
I offer therapy in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Do you offer crisis support?
I do not provide emergency services. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, please call 911 or your local crisis line. We can also discuss community supports and safety planning in session.
We would be happy to hear from you and book a free consultation for you. If you’re interested in getting in touch with us, fill out our contact form and let us know if there is a counsellor you’d prefer to work with. We will do our best to accommodate requests based on counsellor availability and specialty.
