Nan Hsieh
Counselling for Health & Healing
e·qua·nim·i·ty
mental & emotional stability, especially under tension
or strain; calmness; equilibrium
Counselling Specializations
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Relationship (Marriage, Couple, Family)
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Emotional Trauma
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Sexual Assault
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Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
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Loss • Grief • Bereavement
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Depression • Anxiety
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Parenting Support
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Immigrant & Refugee
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Conflict Resolution
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Anger Management
Background
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BScN, MA, RCC) with over 35 years experience providing educational and personal counselling for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My counselling role with clients takes place within a confidential and collaborative relationship and takes into account that, as human beings, most of us need a little assistance to work through some of the challenges that life throws our way. Sometimes we develop unhealthy and negative thought patterns and resulting behaviours that can leave us with feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
These feelings can further manifest as relationship problems, unhealthy coping mechanisms or a general sense of dissatisfaction and lack of meaning. Or we may feel overwhelmed by situational life changes that we feel are out of our control such as parenting issues, caregiver fatigue, and work-related problems including bullying. Some may be in an abusive relationship or dealing with past trauma.
Approach
My approach is client centered and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy, Parts Therapy (IFS style), Somatic Therapy, Imago Therapy, visualization, and solution-focused therapy. I also employ mindfulness techniques, and self-compassion theories to assist clients to lean into the changes that they wish to make in their life. I welcome clients from a diversity of cultures, religions, ethnic, gender and sexual backgrounds and offer in person and online/remote counselling sessions via zoom.
My goal is to partner with clients to increase resilience and trust in their ability to face each challenge in life as it arises. Based on experiences and cultural backgrounds, we have a variety of ways of processing information and communicating and we can learn about ourselves and others by being curious and seeking to understand where the other person is coming from.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches specifically geared to the needs of my clients and to that end, I work in consultation with each client to establish goals and strategies that we both agree will be helpful and beneficial. I firmly believe that everyone has their own unique strengths, abilities, and self-knowledge and, with support and guidance, can develop the skills needed to address current concerns.
Credentials
As a nurse, I worked in psychiatric and oncology settings, and, as a nursing instructor, I supervised student nurses developing their clinical relationships with clients, primarily in psychiatry and gerontology. During this time, I developed a workbook/manual with strategies to assist caregivers to support a family member with dementia. I have also worked with clients who have experienced abuse and trauma and received training from Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) and Vancouver Island Counselling Center for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR), where, at the former, I served as a senior support resource for the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC Registration #15240)
Currently Accepting New Clients
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#15240) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), my services are covered by several extended health care plans. If you are a member of extended health care or benefits plan through your work, school, or through an immediate family member, you may have coverage to help cover the cost of counselling sessions. Please check with your provider for more information. Fees are set based upon the BCACC recommended fee schedule - sliding scale fees may be offered to those who need assistance.
$140 per 50-minute session - longer sessions are available upon request.
I welcome clients from a diversity of cultures, religions, ethnic, gender and sexual backgrounds and offer in person and online/remote counselling sessions via zoom.