Keith Yeung

Hello there! I’m Keith, an intern counsellor here at HealthMind. I believe that as humans, we are natural storytellers and that everyone deserves to tell their story and be heard. Life can get heavy at times, and sometimes more than heavy. In our fast-paced, demanding world, it can be tempting to just push it all down and carry on. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgemental space where you can truly slow down and process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences as much as you need to. I believe that anyone is capable of change, and I am here to support you as you figure out what sort of change would be most meaningful for you.

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Why I Do This Work?

What inspired you to become a counsellor? 
Growing up, I’ve always been sensitive and empathetic to the pain of others, yet was often left feeling helpless as I didn’t know what I could do or say to help. As someone who deeply values meaning-making, I’d also struggled to find a career that was intrinsically rewarding and personally meaningful. When I began to study counselling, everything just seemed to fall into place as I’ve found a profession that allows me to truly be there for others as they navigate through their pains and struggles. I cannot imagine doing anything more meaningful with my life. 

What inspires you most in your work with clients? 
Opening up yourself and entrusting your thoughts and feelings to a stranger is perhaps the most vulnerable act that one can do and requires no small amount of courage, and so I am constantly inspired by the level of vulnerability that clients bring to sessions. It is also inspiring to witness clients recognize and appreciate their own strengths and begin to develop a more hopeful vision for their future. 

What It’s Like to Work With Me

What can someone expect in their first session with you? 
In our first session together, we will be co-creating a safe space where you can feel at ease and speak without fear of judgement. It will be a chance for you to share your story and for me to get to know you and your circumstances a little better. It will also be the start of a collaborative partnership where we can decide how we want to move forward together. 

How would your clients describe your greatest strengths? 
Clients would say that I have a calming presence that keeps them grounded and regulated. I’ve been told that I have a gentle and unrushed style of communicating and able to hold space for clients’ thoughts and feelings. I will comfortably sit in the silence with you in moments of quiet reflection, allowing you to process everything at your own pace. 

My Approach & Philosophy

What ideas or approaches guide your work? 
I firmly believe that effective therapy is fundamental based on creating and maintaining a genuine human connection. When a person feels truly seen, heard, understood, and accepted, then meaningful change becomes possible. What that looks like will be different based on your unique mix of identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences. I strive to gain a holistic understanding of who you are as a person and will work with you towards a preferred future that is in line with your values. 

What’s one thing you wish more people understood about therapy? 
Unlike a visit to the doctor, therapy is not a passive process where you are asked to describe your symptoms and then prescribed a quick and easy treatment. Instead, it requires you to take a much more active role and may stretch you outside of your comfort zone. Therapists do not give expert advice on what to do or how to live your life, but act as companions in your journey of reflection and discovery. 

Life Beyond the Therapy Room

How do you take care of your own well-being? 
Striking a balance between my need for social connection and my need for being alone. Both are equally important and contribute to my well-being in their own ways. I also try to practice gratitude at the end of each day and to give myself permission to be flawed and imperfect when I fall short of expectations, especially my own. 

What brings you joy or helps you recharge outside of work? 
Meeting up with friends, badminton, bouldering, and a good book/movie/series all bring me joy and helps to take my mind off of things. 

Guidance & Encouragement

What would you say to someone who’s nervous about starting therapy? 
Reaching out for help has never been the easiest thing to do, especially when it comes to mental health, and any nerves you may be feeling are natural and understandable. Just know that you will be the one in the driver’s seat: you get to decide what you want to share, and what works and doesn’t work for you. Therapy starts and ends on your own terms, at your own pace.