Vincent K. Wong
MA (CounPsych), MBA, GMBPsS

You might consider therapy when emotional distress begins to affect your daily life, relationships, or overall well-being. Common reasons include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, or feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Seeking support is a courageous and empowering step.

Counselling psychology is a branch of applied psychology that helps individuals navigate emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. It combines scientific research with therapeutic practice to promote mental health, personal growth, and resilience.

Counselling psychologists work collaboratively with clients to explore concerns, understand patterns of thinking and behavior, and develop strategies for healing and growth. They use evidence-based approaches to support individuals through life transitions, emotional distress, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties.

During your first session, the therapist will assess your current emotional state and how it affects your daily life. They may ask about your personal history, relationships, and life experiences to better understand your unique context. This helps tailor the therapeutic approach to your needs.

EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured approach that helps the brain process overwhelming experiences. When an event exceeds our capacity to cope, the memory may be stored in a “state-specific” form—preserving original images, sensations, emotions, and beliefs, almost like a frozen capsule in time. When triggered, these stored reactions can resurface with intensity, even years later.

EMDR brings these memories into awareness while using bilateral stimulation—gentle back-and-forth eye movements, taps, or tones—to activate the brain’s natural processing system. This helps the memory become more integrated and less distressing. The goal is not to erase the memory, but to change how it is held in the nervous system. After reprocessing, many people find they can recall the event without the same emotional charge, allowing for greater resilience and clarity moving forward.