I support individuals navigating deeply personal challenges, including chronic shame and guilt, relationship struggles, anger, anxiety, depression, family trauma, and the impact of loved ones’ incarceration—experiences I know firsthand. My own journey has given me a deep understanding of the complex emotions that come with them.

Having experienced a burn injury, fibromyalgia, panic attacks, mood challenges, and complex PTSD, I’ve gained a profound appreciation for how closely emotional and physical pain are often connected.

In our work together, I provide a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported as you explore healing, self-understanding, and compassion for yourself.

Embracing Healing and Resilience

My name is Yoolina Lee (이 유리나), born in South Korea in 1985. Growing up, I was deeply shaped by my grandparents’ stories, which taught me how trauma can ripple across generations.

I moved to Victoria, BC, alone at 15, leaving my family behind for the first time. As a first-generation immigrant, I understand the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, coping with homesickness, and navigating long-distance or intercultural relationships. I support international students, workers, and anyone carrying the emotional weight of immigration with empathy, warmth, and understanding.

I’m also on my own journey of growth, learning through counseling, peer supervision, and clinical supervision, which helps me grow alongside the people I support.

저는 한국에서 초등학교와 중학교를 마친 후 캐나다로 이주하여, 빅토리아에서 고등학교와 대학교를 졸업했습니다.  20대 초반에 처음 심리상담을 받으며, 마음을 나누는 일이 얼마나 깊은 위로와 힘이 될 수 있는지를 직접 느꼈고, 그 경험이 제가 상담사의 길을 걷게 된 계기가 되었습니다. 심리 상담을 통해 한 사람의 내면 여정에 함께할 수 있다는 것, 그리고 그 여정이 삶의 방향을 찾는 데 도움이 될 수 있다는 것이 저에게는 늘 소중하고 감사한 경험입니다.

• BC Association of Clinical Counsellors/ Registered Clinical Counsellor

  (RCC #24689)

• Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association/ Canadian Certified Counsellor

  (CCC # 11248252)

• Yorkville University/ Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (2021-2024)

• Vancouver Community College/ Courses in Community Counselling Skills (2017-2020)

• University of Victoria/ Bachelor of Science in Economics (2004-2009)

• Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment Program - Frank Anderson (2024-2025)  

• Pain Reprocessing Therapy Training - Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center (2023) 

• Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training - Gabor Mate (2019-2020)