My Professional Background
"...therapy sounds amazing, if i have money i would totally go for therapy, just talking and talking and talking for an hour and no one stop you and they have to listen?"
- Kelly Kapoor, The Office, Season 7 Episode 18
Kelly's joke about therapy is true — therapy gives you that space. However, therapy is also about the skills, perspective, and care the therapist brings. I believe it’s important you know a bit about my journey and training.
Professional Licensure
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Registered Social Worker, BC College of Social Workers
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Registered Social Worker, Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
Education
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Post-Masters Certificate in Couples & Family Therapy, University of Calgary
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Master of Social Work, University of British Columbia Vancouver
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Bachelor of Social Work, City University of Hong Kong
Qualifications
Experience
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Eating Disorders Clinician – PHSA, Vancouver
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Transplant Social Worker – PHSA, Vancouver
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Senior Sex & Relationship Counsellor - Allura Sex Therapy Centre, Vancouver
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Family Protection Social Worker – Family & Child Protective Services, Hong Kong
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School Social Worker - Family Welfare Society, Hong Kong
Sex Therapy Trainings
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I have completed 200+ hours specialized sex therapy training in Canada, the U.S., and Hong Kong, including a comprehensive certificate programme in sex therapy approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). My areas of focus include concerns related to erectile/sexual performance, kink-aware and BDSM-inclusive practices, polyamorous and consensually non-monogamous relationships, and navigating sexual desire discrepancies within partnerships.
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Sex Therapy for Caring Professionals Certificate, Hong Kong
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Sexual Wellness & Sex Therapy Certificate, USA
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Integrating Sex Therapy Into Clinical Practice Certificate, Canada
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Continued Professional Developments in Sex Therapy, Allura Sex Therapy Centre & Allura Sex Therapy Academy
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Psychotherapy Certifications
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-disaster Distress (CBT-PD)
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Mindfulness Training for Youth Social Workers
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Specialized Training & Creative Therapeutic Techniques
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ICS Mental Health San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety
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Alternatives to Violence Project Advanced Facilitator
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Certificate in Group Crisis Intervention in Critical Incident Stress Model
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Certified Zentangle Teacher
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Certified Japanese Nagomi Pastel Art Associate Instructor
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Certified Horticultural Therapist (Taiwan) & Advanced Horticultural Therapy training in BC
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Certified Projective Drawing Analyst (Hong Kong)
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Certified Yoga Teacher 500
