Florence Ling

Florence Ling, MAshe/her

Counsellor

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Also available by telehealth: British Columbia

Let's begin your next chapter. Healing is possible, and you don't have to face it alone.

About

Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible with the right support. I provide a safe, confidential, and compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and free from judgment. Whether you're carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or a major life transition, I want you to know: you don't have to face this alone.

I work collaboratively with clients to explore their life experiences, build on their strengths, and develop practical strategies for healing and resilience. I draw on a range of approaches including CBT, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, somatic work, and mindfulness-based techniques, always tailoring the work to what fits you best. I'm direct when it helps, warm when you need it, and I'll be honest with you about what I'm seeing, because I believe that kind of honesty is part of real support.

I specialize in supporting adults, teens, and seniors navigating emotional distress, depression, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, perfectionism, parenting challenges, separation and divorce, family issues, loss and grief, trauma, life transitions, and personality concerns. I also work with couples on communication and conflict patterns. I conduct sessions in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, so you can work in the language that feels most natural to you.

Taking the first step toward counselling can feel hard, but I'm here. I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation so we can talk about where you are and where you want to go. I'm proud of every client who takes that first step, and I'd be glad to take it with you.

Specialties

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief & loss
  • Life transitions
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Relationship issues
  • Couples therapy
  • Family conflict
  • Parenting
  • Career counselling
  • Burnout

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Solution-focused
  • Somatic / body-based
  • Mindfulness-based
  • Humanistic / person-centered
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Narrative therapy
  • Psychodynamic

Works with

  • Adults
  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Older adults
  • Couples
  • Families

Sessions

In-personVideo

Languages

  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese

Logistics

Fees

CA$170per session

Individual and couple sessions both $170. Sliding scale available. Payment by ACH bank transfer, cash, PayPal, or Visa. Official receipts provided for insurance reimbursement. Direct billing with ICBC, WorkBC, and WorkSafeBC.

Insurance

Accepts: ICBC, WorkBC, WorkSafeBC

You will receive an official receipt for reimbursement. Any insurance that covers Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) can be billed. I do direct billing with ICBC, WorkBC & WorkSafeBC.

Licensed or authorized in

  • British Columbia

Credentials

  • Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Olivet Nazarene University, 2010
Ready to start? Reach out directly:(604) 800-6247