Critical and chronic illness counselling
Five years of counselling experience supporting people living with critical and chronic illnesses and their emotional and life impacts.
ClientsAdults and older adults
LanguagesEnglish, Cantonese and Mandarin
FormatOnline / In-person
Mindfulness-based and compassionate counselling
Alice Wong
EducationMaster of Social Sciences (Social Work)Master of Social Sciences (Counselling)Professional credentialsRegistered Social WorkerCanadian Certified Counsellor
A compassionate space for grief, change and emotional healing
Alice offers warm, person-centred counselling for adults and older adults experiencing loss, grief, life transitions, critical or chronic illness, or emotional difficulties. She works at each client’s pace and integrates mindfulness, person-centred, strengths-based and compassion-focused approaches.
A brief, no-cost conversation can be used to discuss fit, appointment format, availability and next steps. It is not a counselling or psychotherapy session.
Email inquiry@kaevacounselling.ca →Who I work with
Counselling begins with your experience and goals
Alice works with adults and older adults experiencing loss, grief, life transitions, emotional challenges, and the effects of critical or chronic illness.
What sessions may involve
- Exploring experiences and emotions without judgment
- Building self-understanding and self-kindness
- Identifying strengths and internal resources
- Developing steadiness and resilience during change
Counselling approaches
Approaches tailored to your needs
Counselling approaches are selected collaboratively and adjusted according to your needs, goals, preferences and progress.
Mindfulness-Based Approach
Build awareness, deepen self-understanding and develop more effective ways of coping.
Person-Centred Approach (PCT)
A collaborative relationship grounded in empathy, respect and authenticity.
Strengths-Based Approach
Recognize capacities, resources and possibilities for change.
Compassion-Focused Approach (CFT)
Cultivate a kind and compassionate attitude and learn to relate to yourself with greater care.
Trauma-Informed Approach
Emphasize safety, choice, collaboration and a manageable pace.
Solution-Focused Approach
Clarify goals and draw on inner strengths and resources to face challenges.
Professional background
Experience in critical and chronic illness counselling and mindfulness-based practice
Alice has five years of experience providing counselling to people living with critical and chronic illnesses. Her work is also informed by formal MBSR training through Brown University.
Mindfulness-based practice
Her MBSR training through Brown University informs a grounded, attentive and compassionate approach.
Credentials
Registration, education and training
Professional registration
- Registered Social Worker｜British Columbia College of Social Workers
- Canadian Certified Counsellor｜Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Education and professional training
- Master of Social Sciences (Social Work)
- Master of Social Sciences (Counselling)
- Bachelor of Arts
- Qualified Level 1 MBSR Teacher｜Brown University
- MBSR Foundations and Facilitator Training｜Brown University
Scope of services
Alice’s current practice is focused on counselling services. She does not provide clinical supervision.
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