Yuxin (Stella) Sun

About Me

My path into psychotherapy was shaped by a deep curiosity about how people make sense of pain, change, and connection. Through my own cross-cultural journey and academic training in Global Mental Health, I became drawn to the ways culture, family, and identity shape emotional experience. I wanted to create a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space where people navigating life transitions, trauma, and relational difficulties could feel genuinely understood, not just treated.

I bring an integrative approach that combines psychodynamic insight with practical, evidence-based CBT tools, allowing clients to understand the roots of their struggles while building skills to move forward. I am bilingual in English and Mandarin, which allows me to work closely with clients navigating bicultural identities. I bring warmth, patience, and genuine curiosity to every session, especially with clients who are rebuilding their sense of self in unfamiliar circumstances.

Expertise

Cognitive behavioural therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Motivational interview, Couples counselling, Integrating Asian healing traditions into counselling and psychotherapy, Person-centred approach

Education

M.Ed. in Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology, University of Toronto (OISE)

Age Groups

Teenagers, adults, and elderly