Hi, my name is Leanna. I am philosophical counsellor certified by the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA), based in Toronto.

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My therapeutic approach involves deep exploration of your worldview and core values, which might feel uncomfortable or even threatening at times. That's why I wouldn't call my session a safe space - no, it's a dangerous space. I assume you don't have severe trauma that requires special care, otherwise you should be seeing a psychotherapist or a psychologist, not a philosophical counsellor. 

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That being said, I am going to receive training in spiritually-integrated psychotherapy at University of Alberta in 2024. Whatever title I might get, I'm here to facilitate your cultivation of wisdom, which I believe to be the medicine for the soul.

 

Previously, I earned a BSc in psychology from HKU and an MA in philosophy from CUHK, where I studied both Western and Eastern philosophies equally. I am mostly influenced by Existentialism, Christian theology, Stoicism, Jungian psychology, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. I also learnt Buddhism directly with monks at the monastery and have been practicing Vipassana meditation for 5+ years.

 

Alongside my service, I am devoted to my own spiritual practice and the research on the integration of our fragmented modern worldview. I believe it is metaphysically therapeutic for us to have a holistic framework where the Self (psychology), the Divine (religion), the Other (ethics) can be understood together. 

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I have spent a lot of time in existential crisis, spiritual darkness, confusion, disorientation, feeling lost, wrestling with conflicting worldviews and value systems. According to the 10,000-hour rule, I am an expert of these issues. I am a fraud if I say I have it all figured out, and you are a fool if you believe it. But if you are experiencing similar difficulties, I can be your guiding companion for the challenging parts of your journey. That being said, I am not here make it easier for you, because that’s impossible. It’s possible however to make it more enjoyable.