DAISY BAI (she/her), MA, RCC #12968.

Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC 
Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University, Vancouver, Canada.

I gratefully acknowledge that I work and live on the unceded, ancestral, and occupied, traditional lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Watuth), Stó:lō, Shíshálh (Sechelt) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations of the Coast Salish people. 

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WORK EXPERIENCES

Experiences in adult mental health and multicultural counselling: Vancouver General Hospital Cross-Cultural Out-Patient Psychiatric Clinic, Canadian Mental Health Association Northshore, LGBTQ-inclusive Private Practice at Dragonstone Counselling, and Employee Assistance Program Counsellor at Morneau Shepell.

EDUCATION HISTORY

  • Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University, Vancouver, BC. – with a concentration on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and family
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Calgary, AB.
  • Bachelor of Art in East Asian Studies Majoring in Japanese from University of Calgary, AB
  • Graduated from Intensive Japanese Language Program in Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan
  • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Mike Nichols in Vancouver, BC
  • REIKI Level I & II Certification in Victoria, BC.
  • LGBTQ and Multicultural Competency Training
  • Somatic Experiencing Training, Vancouver, BC
  • EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training, Vancouver, BC

Daisy takes a holistic, genuine, and compassionate stance to provide trauma-informed and body-centered mental health support and relationship counselling for adults of diverse cultural backgrounds. Yoga and neuropsychology have proven to-date that we are born with incredible body wisdom. Daisy’s sessions will, therefore, bring focus on actualizing the mind-body-spirit connection to help clients establish a well-balanced, grounded, and conscious state of being. Bilingual in English and Chinese (Mandarin), and fluent in Japanese, Daisy’s multicultural upbringings from having lived and moved around the world have granted her a deep appreciation of cultural and individual diversities. Corresponding to her values of social interest and social justice, Daisy is passionate about empowering people in vulnerable situations by bringing awareness to various forms of social oppression and their longstanding impact. She is experienced and enthusiastic about accompanying individuals, couples, trauma survivors, LGBTQ, cultural minorities, and immigrants on their personal healing journey and spiritual growth.

Counselling Process & Its effectivenessLearn about Mental Illnesses and Stigmas

Daisy’s therapeutic approach integrates eclectic frameworks of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, CBT, Emotionally-Focused, Attachment, Feminist, and Adlerian Therapy READ MORE

Areas of focus include:

  • Mood Disorders and Emotional Dysregulations (i.e. Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Anger Management, Self-Harm, Suicidality…etc.) READ MORE
  • Relationship Counselling
  • Family counselling
  • Exploration of Sexuality, Coming Out
  • Multicultural and Cross-cultural concerns
  • Immigrant Settlement or Acculturation Challenges
  • Trauma: Childhood Trauma, Abusive Relationship, PTSD READ MORE
  • Stress Management
  • Life or Career Transitions
  • Personal and Spiritual Development

Specialty Practices and Interests:

  • Mindfulness, meditation, yoga therapy
  • Certified Yoga Teacher
  • Certified REIKI level I and II practitioner
  • Small group yoga and meditation practice & workshops
  • Aromatherapy
  • Holistic nutrition
  • Integrative energy work

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