About Jason
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Jason Yu
Hello! I’m a counselling intern at Island Clinical Counselling specializing in Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (compulsive skin picking, nail biting or hair pulling), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH), and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These conditions often take such a toll on daily life, so I like to emphasize practical management skills and self-compassion. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Narrative Therapy, but I love learning about new approaches all the time. I also host a free BFRB support group and workshops.
I am currently completing my Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, but my career started with a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia. It was while working as an engineer that I started untangling my many years of compulsive skin-picking, anxiety, and shame. It’s a bit unconventional, but it helps me relate to others who might not have been exposed to mental health growing up. I was born in Chilliwack, BC, after my parents immigrated from central China. You can listen to Fidget, my podcast about my BFRB journey or Transference Central Station where I interview my colleagues at Island Clinical Counselling. You can read more about me at the ICC blog here. I am a cisgender man of colour and use he/him pronouns.
Areas of Focus:
BFRBs (trichotillomania, hair-pulling; dermatillomania, skin-picking)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH)
OCD
Autism
Cultural Identity
Burnout
Anxiety
Depression
Group Therapy:
Free BFRB Support Group
I can direct bill to the Autism Funding Unit if I am approved as a service provider for your family. Contact Autism Funding for more information.
Age ranges served: 11 and up (flexible as also provides parenting support)
Session types: Individual adults, individual children and youth, virtual only
Email: jason.yu@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 113
Pronouns: He/Him
Fees: Clinical Intern Rate $70.00 per session (not covered by benefit plans)
Location: Jason works virtually out of Vancouver, BC.y passion for counselling stems from overcoming my own compulsive skin-picking along with decades of shame and anxiety. To learn more, I welcome you to listen to Fidget, my podcast about my BFRB journey. I also help host trainings for other clinicians in BFRBs. This is an area of expertise for me.
Outside of counselling, I enjoy making music, listening to podcasts, and backcountry camping.
Areas of Focus:
BFRBs (trichotillomania, hair-pulling; dermatillomania, skin-picking)
SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (learn more in our blog post)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH)
Cultural Identity
Career changes
Autism
OCD
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Stress and Burnout
Group Therapy:
Online Adult ADH Group
I can direct bill to the Autism Funding Unit if I am approved as a service provider for your family. Contact Autism Funding for more information.
Age ranges served: 11 and up (flexible as also provides parenting support)
Session types: Individual adults, individual children and youth, virtual only
Email: jason.yu@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 113
Pronouns: He/Him
Fees: Clinical Intern Rate $70.00 per session (not covered by benefit plans)
Location: Jason works virtually out of Vancouver, BC.
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