Thomas Lai
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Individual Therapist
About Thomas
Pronouns: He / Him
Hello there, I'm Thomas, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in adult learning and development. I believe that no matter what we've been through or what we continue to carry, we all possess an innate ability to heal and grow – one that moves us towards greater authenticity, wholeness, vitality, and connection.
I help you tap into your innate capacity for healing by fostering a safe therapeutic relationship that helps you feel deeply seen, felt, and connected. My approach is experiential: rather than only talking about your concerns, I also work with you to create new embodied experiences that open up new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the deeper questions and challenges you may be grappling with. In sessions, this might look like noticing what feelings are present in your body, identifying and processing emotions, exploring an imaginative scenario using multiple senses, or even exploring a recurring theme through drawing, movement, or writing – these are ways of uncovering new insights, possibilities and resources to help you make meaningful and lasting change.
I have a special interest in questions of identity, culture, and belonging, and I welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds. Whatever you're struggling with, I will hold space for all parts of you so you won't have to face it alone.
Accepting New Clients
Online and In Office Appointments
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Anxiety
Cross-cultural experiences
Depression
Emotional regulation
Grief and loss
Identity and belonging
Life transitions
Meaning and purpose
Relationships
Self-discovery and growth
Self-esteem
Shame and guilt
Spirituality -
Trauma-Informed
Expressive Arts Therapy
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Ego State Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfulness-Based
Realization Process -
Young Adults
Adults
Racialized Communities
Immigrants & Newcomers
2SLBGTQIA+ -
Individual Psychotherapy
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Thursdays and Fridays
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Individual Psychotherapy 50 mins: $160