I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor
(RCC, BCACC-registered) #20085 with a Master’s degree in Counselling, bringing nearly 10 years of clinical experience supporting children, youth, and adults and parents across both Canada and Hong Kong, including childcare centres, schools and community settings such as a domestic violence centre.
Instead of asking your child and youth, "how are you feeling?", I value creating a safe and playful space where children can express themselves freely and feel truly seen and understood.
It is meaningful to see children in play therapy make sense of their inner drive and experiences in ways that feel natural to them. Being part of their journey toward confidence, resilience, and connection is something I deeply value.
This is my passion.
For everyone, I am fully present with you throughout your journey.
I value not just your relataionship with others, but also our therapeutic relationship itself - the space where things start to shift unconsiously and changes emerge.
I come from Hong Kong, and I believe that even when we share a similar background, each person’s values, experiences, and ways of seeing the world are unique.
I communicate with people with openness and curiosity, without making assumptions based on your culture or identity. It is my honour to learn about who you are and to walk alongside you in your journey.
You are welcome to show me how to be with you in the way that feels most true to you.
— Qualification —
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Master’s Degree in Counselling, Hong Kong (Specialization in School Counselling)
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canada, Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
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Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Level 3 (2021–2025), AEDP Institute
— Certification & Ongoing Professional Training —
Professional Ethics:
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Ethics Training #2: Consent In Counselling - Form & Processes: Trauma Informed (June 2026), Dr. Dawn McBride
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Ethics Training #1: Writing Useful, Ethical, & Efficient Session Notes (May 2026), Dr. Dawn McBrid
Chlidren Therapy:
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Certification Training in Schema Therapy (Child & Adolescence) (Nov 2025– May 2026), Dr. Christof Loose
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Certification Training in Sandplay Therapy (Mar 2026), Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
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Certification Training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) (2021– 2022), The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong
Solution-Focused Therapy
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2-Day Intensive Training on Solution-focused Therapy (Sep 2024) Elloitt Connie, Dr. Adam Froerer
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Ethics & Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (Aug 2023), Dr. Adam Froerer
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SFBT Level 1 Certification Training (Aug 2023), The Solution Focused Universe
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Certificate in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (2022–2023), Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
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32-hour Training Courses in Solution-focused Therapy Training (2019), Caritas Family Service & St. James’ Settlement, Hong Kong
Schema Therapy
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Foundations of Schema Therapy Practice for Forensic Populations (Apr 2025), Dr. Lars Madsen
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Empathic Confrontation in Schema Therapy (Apr 2024), Wendy Behary
Trauma Therapy
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Psychological Treatment for Trauma (Oct 2021), Wai Yee (Esther) Poon - Hong Kong Centre for Healing Trauma
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12-hour Certificate Course in Psychological Trauma & PTSD (Jan 2021), Institute of Psychological Health, Hong Kong
Motivational Interviewing
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Motivational Interviewing Advanced Skill Training (2019), Dr. Tse Ka-Wo, founder of The Chinese Association of Motivational Interviewing
Mental Health:
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Personality Disorders Certification Training: Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment & Management (Sep 2024), Dr. Gregory Lester
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2-Day Anxiety Certification Course (Apr 2024), Kimberly Morrow, LCSW
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Intimate Partner Violence: Trauma-Informed Interventions for Survivors (Feb 2024), Katelyn Baxter-Musser LCSW C-DBT
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Training on Practical Clinical Applications for Trauma, Comorbidities, Addiction (Feb 2024), Katelyn Baxter-Musser LCSW C-DBT
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3-Day Personality Disorders Certification Training (Jan 2024), Dr. Gregory W. Lester
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Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting Treatment Online Course (Jan 2024)
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13.5-hour Certificated Course in Mental Health (Jan 2021), Institute of Mental Health Castle Peak Hospital, Hong Kong
Experiences:
Across Hong Kong and Canada, with over 10 years of experience in:
High Schools
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Individual and Family Counselling
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Special Educational Needs Support
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Social-Emotional Learning Group
Domestic Violence Centre
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Child, Youth and Parent Counselling, Play Therapy
Non-profit Organizations
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Art-based Children Therapeutic Group
Childcare Centers
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Child Education
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Practical Emotional Regulation Skills
Sam L. Counselling is a professional counselling practice offering play therapy and evidence-based psychotherapy services for children, youth, and adults in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
In-Person and Online Counselling Available.
Specalities:
Professional Counselling Services and Play Therapy
3292 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 4R4
(By Appointment)
(1-minute walk from Production Way-University SkyTrain Station)
Contact: samlamcounselling@gmail.com
© 2026 by Sam L. Counselling