Amber Lum, MED, BED, BA
(She/Her)
About Me
My role is to hold space for you to come as you are and for your experiences to be met with compassion, non-judgement, and tenderness. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal and grow especially in relation to others. Together through our work, we can begin to undo the aloneness that often comes with having negative experiences. I have a deep compassion and respect for the experiences that my clients entrust in me and through a collaborative approach, I hope to honour your lived experiences. Together we will establish a direction in our work that feels supportive of your goals and values. I am a curious person who loves to learn and grow. I am motivated to seek out how I can better support you in my role and I encourage questions and feedback related to the counselling process. I believe connection, non-judgement, and trust are vital to building a strong therapy relationship. I think every piece of ourselves is important and together we will work with, rather than against, your experiences and emotions. It is important to me that you feel both safe and empowered throughout this entire process. In my spare time you can find me curled up with my dog Yuki watching musicals and reading fantasy novels. I am an Asian, settler, cisgender woman living and practicing on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I welcome diverse clients of all cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. I appreciate that we all come with unique stories and histories, and I think it is important to recognize and celebrate how these shape the way that we experience the world.
Education & Experience
Certified EMDR Therapist. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, my Bachelor of Education, and my Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology at UBC. I have additional training in the areas of trauma, attachment theory, emotion-focused therapy, and narrative approaches. In addition to counselling, I have also worked as an elementary school teacher in Vancouver. I have a special appreciation for the unique challenges experienced by children, adolescents, and their families.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- Families
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- Humana
- Sliding Scale