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Welcome
My name is Erin and I am a daughter, sister, dog mum, and wife. I work with children, youth, adults, and elders through individual, family, and group counselling. My background is in trauma therapy & play therapy. The areas that I usually work with are stress & burnout, grief & loss, personality disorders, life transitions, motor vehicle accidents, behavioural struggles, family dynamics, and self-growth.
I grew up as a third-culture kid (I am from Malaysia & spent my childhood in Ethiopia) and from a young age, I observed that no matter the ethnicity, culture, religion, or social class, humans were not created to be alone. I believe that healing takes place within relationships (with self, others, animals, nature, God, etc.).
In my therapeutic relationships, I meet people where they are at and walk with them where they want to go.
Outside of counseling, I am a photographer and children’s book illustrator. In my free time, I enjoy being in nature with my dog, exploring food & cooking, being physically active, and spending time with my husband, friends & family.
Approach to Therapy
I come from a culturally sensitive, attachment-based, and trauma-informed perspective. My approach to therapy is holistic & collaborative in nature - I adapt to a framework that would work best for the client. I draw from various therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, etc.
Education & Current Experience
Masters in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University
Registered Clinical Counsellor - BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Clinical Counsellor - Fraser Health (Substance Use & Mental Health)
Clinical Counsellor - Stasis Rehab
Contract Counsellor - Langley School District Foundation
Mentor - MACP Mentorship Program at Yorkville University
*For past work experience, view LinkedIn
Trainings
Expressive Play Therapy: Holisitic & Integrative Approach
Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI): Level 1
Concussion: Prevention, Detection, Management *
San’yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
First Nations Approach to Healing Trauma: Ancestral Wisdom & Soul Retrieval
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Group Facilitator
Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator
Somatic Symptom Disorder & Functional Neurological Disorder **
Addiction Care and Treatment **
* Faculty of Kinesiology
** Faculty of Medicine
Speaking Engagements
Career Panel - Simon Fraser University (Burnaby) 2024
How Counselling & Massage Therapy Can Work Together - CDI College (Surrey) 2025
What’s
EDD CREATIVES?
EDD CREATIVES is the name I provide photography & illustration under. If you are here just for counselling, feel free to ignore it!