Kathy Fan
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Location: Chinatown, Virtual
Days and Hours:
Tuesday 9:00am - 2:00pm (In-person or Virtual)
Thursday 3:00pm - 9:00pm (Virtual)
Practicum ends April 2027.
Bio
Hey! It’s nice to meet you. I’m Kathy (she/her), a cisgender, queer, neurodivergent, mostly able-bodied, bicultural individual and the eldest daughter of Chinese immigrants. I live, work and learn on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
I am especially passionate about working with and supporting neurodivergent individuals, sex workers, BIPOC, and queer/LGBTQ2S+ individuals in reconnecting, discovering or re-writing their own stories. I also have years of experience working as a behaviour interventionist and education assistant where I worked closely with children, youth and their families. I strive towards anti-oppressive, feminist and trauma-informed care but also recognize that I am still at the very start of my own journey and have plenty of learning and unlearning to do!
Some areas I work with:
Children and youth
Neurodivergence
Anxiety and depression
Grief and loss
Stress and burnout
Self-esteem and self-worth
Navigating change and life transitions
Relationship and intimacy
Identity exploration (sexual orientation, gender expression, sexuality, culture, etc.)
Familial and intergenerational trauma and challenges
My approach to counselling is relational, nonjudgmental, person-centered and grounded in forming genuine connections. It is important to me that we co-create a space together in which you feel safe to explore and reconnect with different parts of yourself. I do my best to ensure that our space is inclusive and affirming for people from all walks of life. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and I’m here to work collaboratively alongside you and to support you on this journey. We’ll work together, at your own pace, to reconnect with yourself and experience therapy and healing in ways that are meaningful to you. I hope that through our time together, you’ll no longer feel the burden or pressure of having to carry everything yourself.
Outside of counselling, you can usually find me curled up on the couch drinking some hot tea playing video games. I’m a little bit of a couch potato but will take to nature if my community calls. My family, friends, and furry friends inspire me to be my best self every day and remind me of the importance of community and belonging.
Image Description: Kathy is seated in the center of the photo, gently smiling at the camera. She has long, straight dark hair and is wearing a yellow short-sleeved top. Behind her, large windows offer a scenic view of mountains and a large body of water.
Kathy Fan
(she/her/hers)
Student Counsellor
In-Person and Virtual Sessions
Kathy is currently accepting new clients to her waitlist for September 2026!
Please email us at connect@collective-healing.ca to connect with Kathy for counselling services.