Sometimes, life can feel difficult to navigate!
You might be feeling overwhelmed by school/work stress, relationships, family expectations, or questions about who you are.
You might be a parent struggling to connect with your child no matter how hard you try.
You may be adjusting to a new stage of life which brings a mix of emotions like excitement, uncertainty, grief, or a sense of feeling lost.
Or you may find yourself caught between your own values and the expectations of your family or culture.
At Bauhinia Counselling, I provide a warm, trauma-informed, culturally responsive space where teens, young adults, adults, and families can slow down, feel understood, and work through what has been weighing on them.
Counselling available in English and Cantonese; in-person and virtual sessions available.
您不必對一切都胸有成竹
有時候，人生這條路真的不容易走！
您可能正為學業／工作的壓力、人際關係、家庭期望，或「我是誰」這個問題而感到不堪重負。
您可能是一位父母，雖然拼盡全力，仍覺得難以與孩子連結。
您可能正在適應人生的一個新階段，內心交織著興奮、不確定、哀傷，甚至感到迷失等多種情緒。
又或者，您可能發現自己夾在自身價值觀與家庭或文化的期望之間。
在 Bauhinia Counselling，我為青少年、年輕人、成人及家庭提供一個溫暖、具創傷知情及文化回應性的空間，讓您可以在這裡放慢腳步、感到被理解，並處理一直困擾著您的事情。
輔導服務以英語及粵語提供；面談及網上會談均可。
About Me
Hello, I'm Vanessa Chow, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and the founder of Bauhinia Counselling.
Born in Hong Kong and raised between Montreal and Vancouver, I have spent much of my life navigating different cultures, identities, and ways of understanding the world. These experiences have shaped my passion for culturally responsive counselling and my belief that our cultural backgrounds, relationships, and life experiences can deeply influence how we understand ourselves and move through the world.
My perspective has also been shaped by experiences beyond Canada. From volunteering at an orphanage in Tanzania and teaching elementary school students in Hong Kong, to working as a clinical counsellor in Northern British Columbia, each experience has deepened my appreciation for the unique stories, strengths, and challenges that each person brings.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, and families across a range of settings, including government, schools, hospitals, post-secondary institutions, and private practice.
My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. I draw from attachment and family systems perspectives to help clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and the experiences that have shaped them.
I believe counselling is not about having someone give you all the answers. Rather, it is about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, better understand yourself, and find a path forward that feels right for you.
關於我
您好，我是 Vanessa Chow（周雪楹），一位註冊臨床輔導師，也是 Bauhinia Counselling 的創辦人。
我在香港出生，在滿地可和溫哥華之間長大，人生大半時間都在遊走於不同的文化、身份認同與看待世界的方式之間。這些經歷培養了我對文化回應輔導的熱忱，也讓我深信，我們的文化背景、人際關係與人生經歷，會深深影響我們如何理解自己，以及如何在這個世界前行。
我的視野也受加拿大以外的經歷所塑造：從在坦桑尼亞的孤兒院擔任義工、在香港教導小學生，到在卑詩省北部擔任臨床輔導師——每一段經歷都讓我更深刻地體會到，每個人都帶著自己獨特的故事、力量與挑戰。
我是註冊臨床輔導師，擁有逾 15 年經驗，曾於政府機構、學校、醫院、專上院校及私人執業等不同場域，為兒童、青少年、成人及家庭提供輔導服務。
我的治療取向溫暖、合作、以創傷知情和文化回應為本。我運用依附理論與家庭系統的觀點，協助來訪者更深入地理解自己、他們的人際關係，以及塑造了他們的經歷。
我相信輔導並不是由某人給您所有的答案，而是創造一個安全、不批判的空間，讓您可以放慢腳步、感到被聆聽、更深入地了解自己，並找到一條適合自己的前行之路。
Counselling services輔導服務
Counselling is available in both Cantonese and English.
輔導服務提供粵語及英語。
Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or personal growth, individual counselling offers an opportunity for self-discovery and positive change.
無論您正面對壓力、焦慮、抑鬱、人際關係問題，或是尋求個人成長，個人輔導都能為您提供自我探索及積極改變的機會。
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding yet challenging journeys. I’m here to provide guidance, support, and solutions to help you navigate this path with confidence.
為人父母是人生中最令人欣慰卻又充滿挑戰的旅程之一。我在此為您提供指引、支持及解決方案，助您有信心地走過這段路程。
I offer clinical supervision and consultation for counsellors working toward RCC registration or seeking ongoing professional support. Sessions are collaborative and reflective, blending case consultation, skill development, and space to process the challenges of clinical work.
我為正在爭取註冊臨床輔導師（RCC）資格，或希望獲得持續專業支持的輔導員提供臨床督導及諮詢服務。整個過程以合作及反思為本，結合個案諮詢、技能發展，以及一個讓您沉澱及處理臨床工作挑戰的空間。
Approach治療取向
Our culture, family, and upbringing can shape how we understand ourselves, our relationships, success, responsibility, and even what it means to ask for help. I believe you shouldn't have to set aside these parts of yourself, or spend time explaining or defending them, in order to feel understood in counselling. They can be an important part of understanding your experiences and what you're going through.
我們的文化、家庭和成長經歷，會塑造我們如何看待自己、人際關係、成功、責任，甚至對「求助」這件事的理解。我相信，為了在輔導中感到被理解，您不應該需要放下這些屬於自己的部分，也不必花時間去解釋或捍衛它們。這些部分可能正是理解您的經歷和所面對處境的重要關鍵。
I offer counselling in English and Cantonese (and can converse casually in Mandarin) and welcome clients from diverse cultural and family backgrounds.
我提供英語及粵語輔導（也可以用普通話日常交談），並歡迎來自不同文化及家庭背景的來訪者。
My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, drawing from attachment and family systems perspectives. Most importantly, I aim to create a space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted as you are.
我的治療取向溫暖、以合作為本，並具創傷知情及文化回應性，同時結合依附理論與家庭系統的觀點。最重要的是，我希望營造一個空間，讓您能夠感到被聆聽、被理解，並以最原本的自己被接納。
Approaches I draw from治療取向
Get in touch聯絡我
Feel free to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to determine if we’re the right fit.歡迎預約 15 分鐘的免費諮詢，以了解我們是否合適。
I would be honoured to walk alongside you, providing a secure, supportive environment where challenges are explored, and meaningful, lasting solutions are developed. Let’s take that first step toward a brighter, more hopeful tomorrow.能夠陪伴您一起前行，在一個安全、具支持性的環境中探索挑戰，並發展出有意義且持久的解決方案，將是我的榮幸。讓我們一起踏出這第一步，邁向更光明、更充滿希望的明天。
Prefer email?或直接電郵
bauhiniacounselling@gmail.com
