Dr. Rosa Wu Counselling
Licensed Psychologist in New Westminster, BC
No cost or low cost counselling is now available.
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Welcome.
If you are reading this, chances are you are feeling stuck. Chances are you are hoping for change. Counselling and psychotherapy can provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space for you to explore how you got stuck and what types of changes are possible. You have taken the first step to change.
We offer therapy in English, Mandarin, and conversational Spanish, both in-person and online.
Services at a Glance
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Individual Counselling
Support for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and personal growth, in-person or online. We do not see minors.
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Couples Counselling
Guidance for intercultural and long-term relationships, with a focus on communication, trust, and connection using Gottman and EFT methods.
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Supervision & Consultation
Clinical supervision and consultation for professionals and trainees, with a focus on anti-oppressive, ethical, and practical private practice skills.
Affordable Therapy Options
Mental health care should be accessible. Alongside my private practice, I supervise a doctoral-level student therapist who offers low-cost and pro bono counselling options. This makes therapy available to more people while ensuring quality care and supervision.
Common Concerns we Help With
Grief & loss
Trauma (PTSD & complex PTSD)
Immigrant mental health
Anxiety & depression
ADHD
Work stress
Insomnia
OCD
Life transitions
Low self-worth
Relationship difficulties
Procrastination
Get in Touch
Schedule a free 1:1 consult with us to discuss your challenges and goals.
FAQ
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Counselling sessions are normally 50 minutes long, with the remaining 10 minutes dedicated to note-taking, scheduling, and billing purposes.
Counselling involves a confidential conversation between a therapist and a client (or clients) about the client's area of concern within the context of a safe environment.
The process begins with a clear identification of the presenting issue, followed by the establishment of mutually agreed upon goals and an action plan tailored to the client's needs. Assessment of progress each session is essential to determine whether the goals and action plan need to be revised.
There is a general consensus among professionals that the ultimate goal in counselling is client empowerment, not long-term dependency on this service. Sometimes it may be emotionally difficult to end a meaningful relationship with a therapist, but this is inevitable if counselling is to be successful.
Appointments typically take place once a week in the beginning, and as clients become more self-sufficient, sessions are reduced in frequency.
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At times counselling may feel like work. You may find certain topics difficult or painful to talk about and experience emotional discomfort.
However, many people will tell you that the rewards of engaging in this process is immense, some of which include: gaining a greater insight into oneself, viewing situations from different perspectives, acquiring more coping and problem-solving skills, and establishing healthier and more meaningful relationships.
I like to view counselling work as exercising the mental and emotional "muscles" in our brain. Over time, they will inevitably grow stronger and help you cope with future life challenges.
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The number of sessions depends on the your presenting issue(s). Short-term counselling can be as short as 2 or 3 sessions while long-term work can extend beyond a year.
This is determined with your therapist upon identifying the primary area of concern, your goals, and what the action plan would entail to attain those goals.
“Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power.”
~ Lao Tzu, Tao Te Jing