Our Team

Cynthia is a Counselling Student Intern offering affordable phone and video counselling support to clients across British Columbia and Alberta. She enjoys supporting individuals (16+) of all genders and backgrounds.

Cynthia recognizes that throughout our lives, we encounter situations that challenge our psychological and emotional well-being. These feelings of uncertainty can lead to anxiety, depression, and stress, or the pursuit to find meaning in life can leave us questioning our path. Cynthia firmly believes that everyone deserves to experience happiness and purpose, and she takes joy in helping her clients achieve a fulfilling life.

Cynthia supports her clients in navigating life's challenges, helping them gain confidence, clarity, and self-awareness to pursue a path that aligns with their values. She emphasizes healthy relationships, setting boundaries, self-exploration, and finding meaning in life, all while providing patience, kindness, and empathy. Her practice is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, warm, and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly.

Drawing from her experience in healthcare, Cynthia brings a trauma-informed and holistic perspective. She employs an integrative and person-centered approach, utilizing various theoretical practices to cater to her clients' unique needs for a personalized therapeutic experience. Whether it's setting goals, engaging in self-exploration, or simply needing someone to talk to, Cynthia is there to support her clients throughout their journey.

As a second-generation Southeast Asian Canadian woman, she understands that life's circumstances can sometimes challenge our mental health and emotional well-being. She believes that everyone's experience is unique and centers her practice around respect, compassion, empathy, and cultural safety. Acknowledging that counseling is a journey, she meets her clients where they are and helps them move forward in achieving their goals.

With over a decade of experience as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse, Cynthia has worked with individuals and families during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Her extensive experience with young adults, individuals, and families has shaped her approach to counselling. She understands that grief and loss are processes and recognizes how burnout and life's transitions can leave us feeling disconnected, stuck, and overwhelmed.

Cynthia is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing, with a specialty in adolescent mental health, and a post graduate certificate in critical care nursing. She is also a student member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). 

In her free time, Cynthia loves exploring forest trails with her partner and her dog. You will often find her outdoors emersed in nature, enjoying the mountains and coastal waters of British Columbia. She is also passionate about gardening and anticipates seasonal planting.

Our Counselling Student Intern program allows Gravitate Counselling Inc. to offer low-cost, affordable counselling to clients across Vancouver Island and the rest of BC. Counselling Student Interns are supervised by Andee Dale, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Learn more about Andee on her profile page.

Rate

$50+GST per 50 minute session