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I am Dr. Howard Wong, a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). I hold both Master and Doctor of Psychology degrees in Clinical Psychology. I am a registered psychologist in the UK and am currently in the process of converting my credentials to the College of Psychologists of BC. With 14 years of experience, I offer psychotherapy and assessment services to adults, teenagers, children, and couples. My work spans counselling centers, community centers, schools, hospitals, and clinics in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Canada, serving clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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My areas of expertise include depressive and anxiety disorders, PTSD, grief, substance use, life transitions, self-esteem, developmental and learning disorders, ADHD, parenting and couple relationships, as well as workplace and academic stress. I have specialized training in various therapy models, including CBT, ACT, the Gottman Method, mindfulness, and the SATIR Model.

 

Drawing from my training and experience as a psychologist in China and Hong Kong, I strive to provide a non-judgmental and warm presence, along with a deep understanding of clients’ psychosocial backgrounds. This approach helps clients understand how their background and personal or family history may affect their current functioning and relationships. Together, we formulate personalized treatment plans and tools to evaluate progress in upcoming sessions. I work collaboratively with my clients, providing knowledge and expertise throughout the therapeutic process. I have found that clients benefit most from therapy when they engage in self-help activities between sessions, so I often discuss with clients the most useful actions to take to maximize the therapy’s effectiveness.

 

I am fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I also offer a free 15-minute phone or Zoom intake session for all potential clients.

 

Outside of work, I am a husband and father to a 12-year-old daughter and two puppies.