Haowen Yang, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto. She works from an integrative, humanistic-oriented framework and offers psychotherapy services in English and Mandarin.
During different stages of life — including academic years, early adulthood, and beyond — many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted. Academic pressure, life transitions, relationship concerns, and ongoing self-doubt can gradually build up, leaving you feeling anxious, low in mood, or disconnected from yourself. While these experiences can be painful, they can also become meaningful opportunities for reflection, healing, and growth.
I provide a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental space for both students and adults to explore their experiences openly and at their own pace. I believe therapy is a collaborative process — one where your story, values, and lived experiences are deeply respected.
My approach is integrative, with a strong emphasis on humanistic therapy. I draw from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, I tailor each session to your unique needs, goals, and emotional rhythm.
🌱 Areas of Focus
Anxiety, low mood, and emotional overwhelm
Academic stress, burnout, and motivation difficulties
Life transitions, identity exploration, and uncertainty about the future
Self-doubt, perfectionism, and fear of failure
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Building self-compassion, resilience, and inner stability
Many of my clients are thoughtful, caring individuals — including students and adults — who may appear capable on the outside but feel internally stuck. They may be caught in cycles of worry, self-criticism, or emotional exhaustion. Together, we work to better understand these patterns, develop healthier ways of relating to challenges, and reconnect with a sense of clarity, confidence, and calm.
Reaching out for support can feel intimidating, especially if you have been carrying things on your own for a long time. You don’t have to do it alone. In our work together, my goal is to create a space where you can feel genuinely seen, supported, and accepted — a space where healing and growth can unfold naturally and at your own pace.
您有可能正被焦虑、情绪低落或自我怀疑所困扰，在学业、职业或人生阶段的转折中感到迷茫与疲惫；也可能发现自己反复陷入担忧、内耗与自我批评的循环，却很难真正走出来。 在咨询过程中，我们将共同理解你的经历，梳理情绪与行为背后的模式，逐步建立心理韧性，并重新找回内在的稳定感、自信与平静。我的目标并不仅仅是帮助你“撑过去”，而是支持你在生活中获得更清晰的方向感、更温柔的自我关系，以及更有意义的存在感。 我的治疗取向以合作性与来访者为中心为核心，强调安全、尊重与真实的关系建立。我结合循证取向的心理治疗方法，包括认知行为疗法（CBT）、接纳与承诺疗法（ACT）以及叙事取向，根据你的独特经历、目标与节奏，灵活调整每一次会谈的方向与重点。我们将一起探索你的故事，识别那些可能正在限制你发展的信念与应对模式。 寻求帮助本身就需要勇气，尤其是当你已经独自承受、努力应对了很久。你不需要再一个人扛下去。在我们的工作中，我希望为你提供一个真正被看见、被理解、被接纳的空间——一个你可以安心放慢脚步、逐渐修复、并向内在成长敞开的地方。
