Claudia Hui

I’m Claudia and I identify with the pronouns she/her/hers. I have been supporting individuals and families in mental health and community settings since 2011. I received my Bachelor of Social work degree from the University of Victoria and a Masters of Social work from Wilfrid Laurier University. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity to heal from trauma and overcome personal challenges and I aim to provide a safe space to facilitate movement towards that path. As a therapist I believe in a client-centered and trauma-informed care. My approach is grounded in building a safe and compassionate environment where the individual can explore their inner world and emotions with support and guidance.

 

I also have working knowledge of Cantonese and Mandarin and have an additional interest in providing service and promoting emotional wellness to the Chinese community.

 

My Personal Interests

 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, figuring out how to travel with two little ones. I also enjoy staying active and practicing yoga, which I find restorative and helpful in reconnecting with myself.

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Areas of Focus in EMDR

 

• Play-based EMDR with children and youth (6-18 years)

• Neurodiverse children and their families

• Complex Trauma

• Divorce and separation

• Complex family dynamics

• Grief and Loss

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Other Adjacent Approaches

 

• Systems theory approach: viewing individuals as interconnected within various systems and that there are reciprocal influences between individuals and their environments, including influences between their families, communities and societies

• Attachment theory: the impact of early relationships in emotional and social development.

• Psychosocial approach: the influence of social relationships, cultural factors and societal influences on identity and well-being

• AutPlay Therapy approach: a therapeutic approach that views neurodivergence not as a flaw but as a distinct neurotype that is an integral part of the individual’s identity

• Synergetic play therapy: a neuroscience-based approach that supports children heal emotional distress and challenges through play and nervous system regulation

• Strengths-based approach: a collaborative, client-led that focuses on an individual’s innate skills, resources rather than deficits

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Professional Experience

 

• Working in various community mental health settings in British Columbia since 2011

• Worked overseas in community mental health settings in Australia from 2015-2016

• Private practice in mediation, and play therapy in divorce and separation since 2020

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Post-Graduate Training

 

• Synergetic Play Therapy Certification

• EMDR Basic Training

• EMDR with Sandtray Therapy

• AutPlay Therapy certified

• Theraplay

• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

• Mediation and Parenting Coordination

• EMDR GTEP (Group Traumatic Episode Protocol)

• Children’s Yoga teacher training

• 200 hour Yoga Teacher training