Does This Sound Like You?
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I can't stop my racing thoughts or turn off my mind.
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I'm anxious and restless all the time.
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Work stresses me out, and I feel like I'm always faking it.
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I struggle to say no, ask for help, or figure out what I need—and I feel guilty when I try.
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I'm always the responsible one, the “good girl/nice guy,” and everyone brings their problems to me. It’s overwhelming! What about me?
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I start tasks but rarely finish them, and sometimes I can't even get things started.
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I want everything to be perfect and go exactly as planned.
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I constantly doubt myself and worry about what others think.
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I compare myself to others and feel like I’m falling behind.
Navigating life in today’s fast-paced world can be overwhelming, especially when balancing societal and cultural expectations with personal aspirations.
You may constantly battle racing thoughts, struggling to focus, and feeling restless about various aspects of your life. While striving for excellence and witnessing others' success, you're often left feeling anxious, inadequate, and behind. Even when you perform well and receive praise, you still doubt your achievements, feeling unworthy or as though there's more you should be doing.
It is incredibly challenging for you to communicate your feelings and needs to others because you are always the responsible and dependable one. You feel guilty asking for help, fearing you may burden others, and thus prefer to internalize your struggles until you reach a point of burnout.
But there's a way out. I'm here to support you in navigating these challenges, managing your anxiety and stress, ultimately finding peace and confidence, and feeling more connected to yourself and others in your life. Let's work together to rediscover your sense of self and achieve the balance and fulfillment you deserve.
It’s time to put yourself first for once!
Hi, I'm Lorraine!
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver, B.C.
I am a cisgender, middle-class Asian immigrant woman who first came to Canada from Hong Kong over 17 years ago.
Whether you're grappling with anxiety, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, burnout, self-esteem issues, chronic shame, or navigating life changes, I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth. I provide individual counselling for a diverse range of clients, including children of immigrants, immigrants, international students, minorities, and professionals.
As a therapist, my mission is to provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and empowering space where you can deepen your self-understanding and rediscover your inner strengths. In this nurturing and supportive environment, we’ll explore your experiences together, and I’ll collaborate with you to develop practical coping skills uniquely tailored to you. Through deep exploration, we’ll work through past difficulties to uncover the root of your struggles, helping you cultivate meaningful connections and find the inner peace you deserve.
In our sessions, my approach is relational, holistic, and collaborative. I honour your uniqueness and expertise in your life journey, working alongside you to uncover insights and develop strategies tailored to your needs. I also believe in the mind-body connection and will help you incorporate this to create lifelong change.
I'm fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, offering both in-person and online counselling sessions for your convenience.
Counselling Services
Who I help.
Individual Counselling
One-on-one online/in-person sessions in Vancouver/ Burnaby to help you build self-awareness, make sense of your situation and help you move towards your goals
What I help with.
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People Pleasing
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Procrastination
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Depression
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Self-Esteem
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Shame
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Emotional Regulation
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Friendship Problems
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Boundaries
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Parents-Adult Children Conflict
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Parentified Children
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Childhood Emotional Neglect
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Immigration-related issues and stress
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Personal Growth
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Spirituality
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Life Transitions
The Process Working with a Mental Health Therapist
01.
Book a Free Consultation
During this 20-minute discovery call, you can ask me any questions you might have to determine if we are a good match.
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Schedule a Session and Prepare for the 1st Session
You can schedule a session during the consultation or via my booking site. Once we confirm a session, you will receive a confirmation along with the forms to fill out before our first meeting.
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Intake Session
The first session is an intake session where I connect with you to assess your situation, plan out specific goals, and establish a focus for our sessions.
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Intervention to Empower You with Practical Tools
In our sessions, I delve into the root causes of your situation and offer psychoeducation to help you understand your challenges. I also assist you in moving from struggles to strengths by using interventions and practical tools to help you progress towards your goals.
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Termination/ Maintenance
Together, we review the progress made and discuss future self-management strategies to integrate therapeutic insights into your daily lives. Some clients choose to continue coming back on a monthly basis to check on progress and reinforce the use of the learned strategies.
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation and see if we're a good match! ☺
If you have any questions about the counselling process or about booking a session, please reach us through the form below and we will be in touch.
