Hao Yen Lim
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- He/Him
- $160/session
- Virtual Sessions across Canada
Meet Yen
My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
Overcoming relational and intergenerational trauma.
Parental death loss from a young age and understand the needs of a child when this happens.
Leaving a community and a sense of belonging to find something healthier.
Boundary setting and the courage it takes to follow through.
Grief and the healing it can bring.
The hope and the effort it takes to hold on.
What it means to love, and what love means to have.
My cultural or ancestral background is…
First-generation Malaysian Chinese immigrant to Canada, having now lived in Canada for more than a decade.
My clients describe me using words like…
Open-minded
Compassionate
Empathetic
Understanding
Warm
Funny
Kind
Nerdy
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Specializations
- Trauma
- Mindfulness
- Negative body image
By category
- Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
- Trauma
- Childhood trauma
- Domestic violence
- Intergenerational trauma
My clients often self-identify as…
Hurting people who hurt people and themselves.
Traumatized by the suffering of personal circumstances.
People who long to make meaning out of what has happened.
Those who long to grow and better themselves.
I’m the right therapist for you if…
You realize that you are actually here because you want to change.
You no longer want to live like this anymore.
You yearn to know how to love yourself and not think that it is scary or selfish.
You don't like looking at yourself in the mirror.
You don't know the difference between being alone and feeling lonely.
Anxiety is all that you think about.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Adlerian Therapy
- Attachment-Based
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Culturally Competent
- Culturally Sensitive Therapy
- Compassion-Based Approach
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Exposure Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Inner Child Work
- Lifespan Integration
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Observed Experiential Integration (OEI)
- Person-Centered
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Experiencing
- Trauma-Informed
- Somatic and Body Awareness
- Self-Compassion
- Relational Gestalt Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure
- Grief Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
If we work together you can expect to feel…
Heard
Understood
Cared about
Present
Comforted
Safely vulnerable
Populations Served
- Children (≤12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Seniors (65+)
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- Initial ConsultationFree
- Individual Session$160Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
- Couples Session$180Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
- Family Session$180Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we’ll go over…
What brings you here and when did this begin.
Why you long for change now.
Where you currently are with things.
If we work together you can expect me to…
Walk together with you.
Be curious.
Be mindful.
Be kind.
Be thoughtful.
Be your friend.
Challenge you lovingly.
Guide you to finding your own answers.
Give you something to think about or do after each session.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
- Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions
Eligible provinces and territories are highlighted in green.
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Also offers sessions in: Asia, United States of America, Europe, Central & South America, Africa, Australia
More Info
Education
Yorkville University
MACP · 2020
Certifications
SightPsych Seminars Inc.
Observed and Experiential Integration Therapy Level 2 · 2022
Dr. Madeleine De Little
Neuroscience and Satir in Sand Tray · 2022
Foundry Ridge Meadows
Solutions Focused Brief Therapy · 2019
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
Booking FAQ
Does Yen offer direct billing with my insurance? Or how does payment work?
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs and your card is charged, you’ll receive a PDF receipt by email with all the details you need to get reimbursed (therapist name, designation, license number, address, etc.). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage. We always recommend checking your coverage with your provider before booking.
How do I know if Yen is a good fit?
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who’s the right fit. Watch the therapist’s video at the top of their profile and see whether the message and energy resonate. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut — booking a free consultation is a great first step to assess fit.
What if I see no available times to book a session?
If the therapist is listed as accepting clients and you see no available times, it’s likely they haven’t updated their availability (sorry about that!). In this case, you can to see what times they have available.
Can I contact Yen before booking an appointment?
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