Cultural Counselling

Explore your unique story, honour your values, and navigate cultural complexities with confidence.

Gain personalized support to address cultural challenges and foster understanding, connection, and growth.

Online cultural counselling in Vancouver and across BC.

You’re seeking to connect more deeply with yourself while honouring the heritage and values that shape your life. Cultural identity involves the sense of belonging to a particular cultural group.

In a multicultural society, balancing your personal values with the diverse expectations around you can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself navigating cultural expectations within your family, community, or workplace, or facing misunderstandings that leave you feeling disconnected or isolated. The pressure to fulfill specific roles or succeed in particular ways can lead to conflict or feelings of inadequacy, making it hard to find a balance between honouring your cultural identity and pursuing your individual goals.

Your journey to self-discovery starts with embracing every part of who you are.

    • Feeling torn between your values and the expectations of those around you

    • Struggling with your identity and trying to reconcile different parts of yourself

    • Encountering workplace challenges related to cultural biases and discrimination

    • Feeling unseen or misunderstood in personal or professional settings 

    • Juggling family expectations that feel overwhelming or in conflict with your goals

    You’re here because you’re looking for guidance that respects your cultural background and helps you find a way forward that feels true to who you are.

Your journey to self-discovery starts with embracing every part of who you are. 

My Approach

Cultural counselling offers a space to navigate the complexities of cultural identity and find strength in your unique experiences. As a second-generation Chinese Canadian, I understand firsthand the challenges of balancing cultural values with personal goals. I draw from both my professional expertise and lived experience, recognizing that cultural factors shape not only our values and beliefs but also how we relate to others and see ourselves. My approach honours your background, focusing on self-awareness and acceptance, while also helping you gain practical strategies to manage external pressures and cultural expectations.

    • Identify and understand the cultural factors influencing your life and relationships.

    • Explore personal strengths and values that can guide you toward authentic decision-making.

    • Develop strategies to address cultural conflicts, whether within family, friendships, or workplace settings.

    • Strengthen your resilience in facing cultural challenges, such as biases, misunderstandings, or feelings of “otherness”

    • Foster self-compassion, recognizing the balance between personal goals and the cultural values you hold dear.

    Together, we will create clear, actionable goals that empower you to navigate cultural complexities and live a life aligned with your unique identity. By exploring the parts of yourself that feel most important and finding ways to honour those elements, you can cultivate relationships and experiences that feel more connected, fulfilling, and meaningful. 

  • Embrace your cultural identity with confidence

  • Navigate family and community expectations with more ease

  • Understand and communicate your values in personal and professional settings 

  • Address workplace bias or cultural misunderstandings

Understanding Cultural Identity

  • Build resilience against external pressures and stereotypes

  • Connect authentically with others while staying true to yourself

  • Feel confident & secure in who you are

  • Find balance between your personal goals and cultural expectations

Build a fulfilling life that respects both your culture
and your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cultural counselling?

Cultural counselling provides a space to explore the impact of culture, familial, and societal expectations on your identity and life experiences. It helps you navigate cultural challenges, build self-awareness, and develop strategies for handling conflicts or misunderstandings that arise due to cultural difference.

Is cultural counselling only for people from specific backgrounds?

Cultural counselling is for anyone seeking to understand and integrate their cultural identity, regardless of background. Whether you’re experiencing cultural challenges in family, workplace, or social settings, cultural counselling can help you navigate these complexities and connect with your values.

How can cultural counselling help with workplace challenges?

Cultural counselling can provide support for managing workplace biases, stereotypes, or cultural misunderstandings. By exploring your values and practicing assertive communication, you can navigate challenging situations with confidence and clarity. Additionally, cultural counselling can offer strategies to address workplace dynamics in a way that respects your identity and encourages inclusivity.

Can I do cultural counselling if I’m already exploring other aspects of my identity in therapy?

Absolutely. Cultural counselling complements other therapeutic work by focusing specifically on how cultural factors influence your identity, relationships, and life choices. It provides a framework to explore identity in depth and helps integrate this understanding with other areas you may be working on in therapy.