Be Grounded Counselling
Our Team
Be Grounded Counselling & Associates specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed approaches, and emotional regulation techniques. We help clients gain deeper awareness of their inner parts, restore balance, and strengthen their sense of autonomy. Our goal is to provide a warm, respectful, and safe healing space where each person can reconnect with themselves and live with greater wholeness and ease.
ICBC Cases
150＋
Outreach Cases
50＋
Clinical Exp.
4 yrs+
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Kelvin Chung
Founder
He has completed the following trainings:
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 training
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Core Skills
• Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Level 1 training
• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1 & 2 training
Kelvin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia, with a Master’s degree in Counselling and extensive clinical experience. Originally from Hong Kong, he offers services in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, building safe and trustworthy therapeutic relationships across diverse cultural backgrounds.
Areas of Practice
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Motor Vehicle Accidents (ICBC): Support for post-trauma recovery and emotional well-being
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Men’s Stress & Emotional Support: Guidance in managing work, family, and role-related pressures
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Emotional Healing & Inner Child Work: Explore self-worth, address trauma, and release stress
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Vannie Lau
She has completed:
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 training
Vannie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia and an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapist (Level 1 trained). She provides counselling services in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
Originally from Hong Kong, Vannie previously worked as a social justice lawyer, supporting individuals facing complex challenges and high levels of stress.
Through this experience, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of emotional support and meaningful human connection. This ultimately led her to transition into counselling, where she now supports clients in navigating difficulties and reconnecting with their inner strength.
In her work, Vannie gently helps clients make sense of their feelings, understand how life experiences shape them, and find ways to live more authentically and peacefully. She often supports people with:
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Anxiety, loneliness, sadness, and other emotional challenges
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Professional burnout and stress from work or caregiving
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Relationship and family struggles
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Life changes such as immigration or role transitions
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Stress related to legal processes or court involvement
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) | Registered Educational Psychologist (Hong Kong)
Debbie Wong
Training:
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DBT Foundational Training
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EFFT Level 1
Debbie works with children and adults on depression, anxiety, trauma, and family challenges. She provides counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Drawing on her experience in both public agencies and private practice, Debbie creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and build resilience.
Focus Areas:
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ICBC & WorkSafeBC: recovery after accidents and workplace stress
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Attachment & early experiences: strengthening emotional coping
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Couples & family communication: building connection through emotional validation
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Support for learning difficulties, ASD, and ADHD
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Carol Siu
Trainings:
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Certificate for Theories & Practices of ACT Therapy
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Certificate for Mindfulness-based Psychotherapy
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Certified Prepare/Enrich premarital and marital assessment facilitator
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 & 2
Carol holds a Master’s degree in Counselling, with professional experience
spanning mental health, social services, and the business sector. Known for
her keen insight, clear communication, and strong organizational skills, she
works collaboratively with clients to gently uncover the roots of distress and
create meaningful, constructive paths toward growth and resilience. Fluent in
Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, Carol provides culturally attuned support
to diverse clients. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in attachment theory,
trauma-informed principles, and evidence-based practices, which she
integrates flexibly to meet each client’s unique needs.
Top Area of Focus:
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Motor Vehicle Accidents (ICBC): Support for post-trauma recovery andemotional well-being
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Mental health challenges (e.g. anxiety, depression)
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Emotional regulation (e.g. Anger Management)
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Grief, loss, and life transitions
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Personal growth, self-esteem, and identity development
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Workplace stress and burnout
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Couple and marital relationships
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Cross-cultural adjustment and relocation stress
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Florence Wong
Professional Training
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Masters of Social Sciences (Specialization in Mental Health and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
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Certified Facilitator for Prepare/Enrich pre-marital and marital assessment
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Training in Family Therapy by Asian Academy of Family Therapy
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Training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
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Training in Psychological First Aid
Florence is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCCSW) and Registered Social Worker (BCCCSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, specializing in Mental Health. She brings over ten years of experience across acute care hospitals, psychiatric settings, and family counselling centres in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Canada.
Her therapeutic work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), where she works alongside individuals facing a range of mental health concerns. She helps clients deepen their understanding of the connection between physical sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Through this process, she supports them in identifying and reshaping beliefs, shifting thinking patterns, and strengthening practical coping skills for lasting change.
Scope of Practice
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ICBC-funded counselling post MVA recovery
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Mental health support: Supporting anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, and phobias
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Couples and family therapy: Strengthening communication, working through relational challenges, and increasing insight into interaction patterns and dynamics
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Premarital Assessment and Marital Foundations
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Hei Lee
Completed Professional Training：
•Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1)
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
Hei is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Social Worker (RSW) in British
Columbia. He holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapist and brings many years of clinical experience. Originally from Hong Kong, he has over 15 years of experience working in social service organizations, providing individual counselling, family therapy, and group work
for children, adolescents, families, and older adults. He offers professional counselling services in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
Areas of Practice
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Motor Vehicle Accidents (ICBC): Supporting emotional and psychological recovery after trauma
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Couples and Family Relationships: Helping partners and family members identify
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unhealthy interaction patterns, build healthier and more accepting relationships, address
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toxic events, and repair relational ruptures
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Anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns
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Grief counselling and life transitions
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Cross-cultural adjustment and immigration-related stress