About me
Hi my name is Celia and thanks for landing on my page :)
I am a first generation settler born in Hong Kong and grew up in colonial Canada. Growing up I always felt like I was straddling both cultures, not quite one or the other. As I pursued this work, I found that these themes of feeling stuck and lost in the liminal space of finding where we belong coming up over and over again no matter where I travelled or which communities I worked with. From an attachment perspective, it makes a lot of sense because love and belonging is one of our most important needs. As such, I firmly believe that healing happens relationally with others. We were never meant to do it all on our own. I hope that you will allow me to be part of your circle of care as you embark on this journey of healing.
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I am a lifelong learner and unlearner around liberation and anti-oppressive practices, participating in advocacy work where I am able. As a visual artist and musician, I love bringing in creative elements to our sessions whenever appropriate (and with your permission). I am also an avid plant parent, which you will definitely see in sessions with me!
Credentials
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) in good standing. This means that I am a fully licensed Regulated Health Professional (RHP) bound by the Professional Practice Standards for Registered Psychotherapists and Code of Ethics.
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I have a Honors Specialization Bachelors of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and Masters of Arts (MA) degree in Counselling Psychology, both from the University of Western Ontario. I was also trained in Expressive Arts Therapy at the CREATE Institute in Toronto.
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Why is this important?
When looking for someone to provide psychotherapy in Ontario, it is important make sure they are part of a regulated health profession that is legally authorized to perform psychotherapy. More detailed information can be found Here.
Working with a RHP can ensure that there is accountability and consequences in place if a provider violates these standards. It is also more likely that your insurance provider will cover the expenses when services are provided by a RHP.
