Ellen believes that everyone deserves to feel empowered and fully connected to their true self. Through therapy, she helps her clients to get in touch with their internal wisdom and to live their most authentic lives. She supports her clients through a grounded, curious, and compassionate approach, and by holding space for them to show up as they are. She understands the importance of giving voice to her client’s experiences and works alongside them in collaboration.
Ellen is honoured to support clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, body image issues, and self-esteem and identity challenges. She also has extensive experience helping youth and teen athletes navigate the pressures of perfectionism, belonging, and high performance.
She uses a blend of Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Narrative therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based therapy approaches to adapt to her clients’ distinct needs. Furthermore, Ellen’s approach to therapy is shaped by her unique background as a strength coach, Olympic weightlifting coach, and Registered Kinesiologist, which has informed her perspectives on the importance of mental health on physical wellness and performance. Ellen aims to help individuals reconnect to their physical experiences and felt sense by integrating a somatic lens into her work.
As a proud Taiwanese Canadian woman and second generation immigrant, Ellen is attuned to the cultural and intergenerational challenges that many bicultural clients experience. She strives to help them deepen their cultural understanding and draw on their unique cultural strengths and insights to foster authenticity, growth, and resilience.
Outside of the clinic, Ellen enjoys lifting weights and spending time with family and friends over a good meal. She also likes grounding herself on nature walks with her dog, Hachi. Lastly, Ellen engages in music and karaoke as a playful way to bring fun into her life.
Ellen provides counselling in the following offices:
Call (778) 229-0029 or email info@expressionscounselling.com
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