Alice Wong, RSW, CCC
Alice serves adults and older adults. Her work draws on mindfulness-based, person-centred, strengths-based, compassion-focused, trauma-informed and solution-focused approaches.
View Alice’s profileCounselling for older adults
Thoughtful counselling for older adults and later-life transitions.
Counselling can provide a private and respectful space to work through grief, changing roles, health concerns, family stress, loneliness or questions about meaning and identity.
- Adults and older adults
- Vancouver
- Online across British Columbia
- English · Cantonese · Mandarin
Reasons an older adult may seek counselling
- Loss and grief
Bereavement, anticipatory grief and changes in important relationships. - Health and independence
Critical or chronic illness, pain, caregiving needs and changes in daily function. - Life transitions
Retirement, relocation, family role changes and adjustment to new routines. - Emotional wellbeing
Anxiety, low mood, loneliness, stress, self-criticism or reduced confidence.
A respectful, collaborative pace
Counselling is adapted to the person rather than based on age alone. Sessions can focus on present concerns, past experiences, practical coping, relationships, strengths and sources of meaning. The pace and format are discussed collaboratively.
Common questions
Can a family member arrange the first contact?
A family member may make a general enquiry, but counselling requires the client’s informed participation and consent. Privacy and communication arrangements are clarified before personal information is discussed.
Are online sessions suitable for older adults?
They may be suitable when the client can use the technology privately and comfortably. Appointment format, accessibility and clinical fit should be discussed with the counsellor.
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