A centre for people whose lives cross cultures

To nurture the next generation of values-oriented, culturally grounded therapists

And to strengthen resilience in the communities we serve.

We support intercultural couples and families, children and youth, and seniors. We pay special attention to biracial and multiracial children and teens growing up between cultures, and to the mental health of therapists themselves. We also offer spiritually integrated counselling that respects each person's values and religion.

We bring a spirit of compassion, respect for nature and animals, and a commitment to community into everything we do. Through public mental health workshops, ongoing community programs, and community support, we work to build a more peaceful world across cultures.

Emma Lim, RP

Registered Psychotherapist · CRPO #008377 · RP, MPS

Emma is a Registered Psychotherapist and certified clinical supervisor with over 30 years of clinical experience. She has worked with individuals, couples, families and groups across the lifespan, and provides therapy in English, Korean and Japanese. Her work focuses on trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship distress, life transitions, and spiritual and existential concerns. She also has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals.

Having lived for many years in Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada, she brings an intercultural perspective to her work, and a commitment to a culturally attuned and anti-oppressive framework. Her approach is experiential, relational and mindful. She draws mainly on AEDP, ACT and DBT, and integrates sandplay therapy, EMDR, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches according to each person's needs.

Training and credentials

• Certified Clinical SupervisorRP (Registered Psychotherapist)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Psychospiritual StudiesUniversity of Toronto
• AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)Certification Candidate
• Sandplay TherapyCertification Candidate
• EMDRCertification Candidate
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)Level 1 & 2
• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)Educator
• PCIT (Parent–Child Interaction Therapy)
• Baby MassageEducator
• Canadian Sandplay Therapy AssociationBoard member

Training levels are stated exactly. A certification candidate is not a certified practitioner.

Outside of work, Emma loves nature and animals, and believes that humans are part of nature and are meant to live in harmony with it.

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