Livia Chan Counselling

Description

Livia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counselling psychology.
She provides gentle, compassionate care for all clients. She has particular interest and skill in treating depression, anxiety disorders, family relationship problems, and the many types of suffering resulting from childhood trauma. She is also interested and skilled in helping with parenting problems. Her background of training in individual counselling is complimented by training at an adult mental health team, which gave her experience providing gentle, compassionate care to clients with severe, chronic, major mental illnesses. Currently, she provides psychotherapy and counselling services in Vancouver, BC. Livia is a psychotherapist who is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and is very familiar with cross-cultural issues and problems experienced by individuals and families with a Chinese background. She uses a therapeutic approach grounded in the work of Carl Rogers, based on empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. She is also strongly influenced by other modern therapeutic systems, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), acceptance/commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Livia respects the individuality of each person, and enjoys forming a unique therapy plan based on the client’s individual wishes and needs.