Sho is offering supervision and consultation and is accepting new supervisees starting in June, 2026. Please email us at info@restingtree.ca for more information.

About Me

Originally from Hong Kong, I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), an EMDR Certified Therapist, an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) candidate and a registered provider with the Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP) based in Vancouver, Canada. I provide therapy and supervision in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

My personal experiences have led me to explore the complex impacts of trauma, including its connection to anxiety, depression and somatic symptoms. I’ve dedicated myself to studying how the brain, body and nervous system respond to trauma, and how it can lead to changes that affect physical health, behaviour, social patterns and our ability to cope with stress.

My Personal Journey: Trauma, Anxiety and Relational Challenges

My desire to become a counsellor grew from witnessing a close family member struggle with schizophrenia, alongside my own experiences with anxiety and relational trauma. My understanding of trauma has been crucial in helping me process these challenges, and it has guided me on a journey to build resilience after a medical trauma I experienced in recent years.

Clinical Approach

I specialize in helping clients heal from traumatic or distressing experiences, primarily by utilizing Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing (SE). My counselling approach is also grounded in Lifespan Integration (LI), polyvagal theory, Ego States theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

In our initial sessions, we will normally focus on history taking, assessing your needs and goals. By the end of this evaluation, I will provide you with preliminary insights into what our counselling journey may entail should you opt to proceed. This will encompass our objectives, the approaches we will employ, the approximate time investment required, and the activities involved.

We may not be able to control the external events or the actions of people around us; we can choose to respond in ways that strengthen and empower us, regardless of the situation we face. It is my belief and experience that by looking inwards, we can transform the impacts of our past and create a different future and perspective for ourselves. My goal is to come alongside my clients to create conditions for healing, resilience and growth.

Supervision Approach

My approach to supervision is integrative and reflective, supporting students and clinicians in deepening their clinical skills, strengthening case conceptualization and working more effectively with trauma, depression, anxiety and complex presentations. Grounded in modalities such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and somatic approaches, I aim to create a collaborative and supportive space where supervisees can grow with skill and insight.

Learn more about supervision here.

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