Rui Lin
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Location: Ontario & Broadway, Virtual
Days and Hours:
Monday 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Virtual)
Friday 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Virtual)
Sunday 3:00pm - 7:00pm (In-person)
Practicum ends December 2026.
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Areas of Focus
2SLGBTQIA+ Experiences
Consensual Non-Monogamy / Polyamory
BDSM and Kink
Immigration and Life Transitions
Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
Anxiety
Depression
Existential Dread
Grief and Loss
Chronic Pain
Neurodiversity
Trauma / CPTSD
Relationship Counselling
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Client-Centred
Anti-Oppressive & Trauma-Informed
Sex-Positive & Kink-Affirming
Neurodivergent-Affirming
Existential Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Anti-Oppression 101
Anti-Racism Response Training
ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Trauma-Informed Practice Training
Bio
Hi, my name is Rui (they/them). I live and practice on the unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
As a counsellor in training, my focus is on creating a safe and supportive space for you to share and explore your experiences. I approach counselling with curiosity and collaboration, and I see myself as a supportive ally walking alongside you in your healing journey.
My work is grounded in a client-centred, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens. My experience in social work and community services has shaped my understanding of mental health as deeply connected to relationships, culture, and broader systems.
As a first-generation Chinese immigrant and a non-binary queer person, I hold a strong awareness of how identity, belonging, and marginalization can impact mental health. I strive to offer a space that is affirming, inclusive, and responsive to diverse lived experiences.
In my practice, I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and existential therapy. Rather than applying one fixed model, I draw from these approaches in ways that support your unique goals- whether that involves building practical coping strategies, deepening emotional awareness, or exploring meaning and identity.
In our work together, you can expect a balance of gentle exploration and practical support. I value authenticity in the therapeutic relationship and believe that healing often begins with feeling seen and heard.
I offer counselling in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. In addition to online and in-office sessions, I also provide outdoor sessions and walk-and-talk therapy for those who feel more at ease connecting in natural spaces.
Outside of counselling, I spend much of my time hiking with my dog, climbing, training in judo and jujutsu, playing chess, making soap, learning about mushrooms, and practicing lion dance.
你好，我是 Rui（they/them），一名正在受訓的心理諮詢師。
如果你正在經歷人生中的困難時刻，或者只是想更了解自己一點，你不需要一個人面對。我會為你提供一個安全、放鬆、不被評判的空間，讓你可以用自己的節奏去表達與探索。
在我們的工作中，你可以在溫和的探索與實際的支持之間找到平衡。我重視治療關係中的真誠，也相信療癒往往從「被看見、被理解」開始。
我可以用英語、國語和粵語提供諮詢服務，也提供線上、面對面，以及散步式諮詢。
Image Description: Rui is centered in the photo, smiling at the camera. They sit cross-legged on a wooden floor with their hands resting in their lap. They have short black hair and wear black pants with a black-and-white hoodie. Behind them are neutral coloured pillows, green plants, and a wall depicting a painted rainbow in soft neutral shades of grey, purple, and pink.
Rui Lin
(they/them/theirs)
Student Counsellor
In-Person and Virtual Sessions
Rui is currently accepting new clients to their waitlist for May 2026!
Please email us at connect@collective-healing.ca to connect with Rui for counselling services.