Debbie

Ms Debbie Kuan

Canadian Certified Counselor

“RealEyes Exceptional Counselling exemplifies the reality that people are able to resolve their own challenges if they can realize the roots of their concerns with support from the therapist. Debbie believes that each individual has exceptional abilities/strengths that are waiting to be discovered.”

About me

I believe you hold the key to resolving your own challenges. My role is to gently guide you as we explore the roots of your concerns together. I offer a supportive space where you can uncover insights and discover the exceptional abilities and strengths within you. This collaborative approach is ideal for those ready to understand themselves deeply and find their own path forward.

Approach

My work helps you name patterns and make small, values‑based shifts that change daily interactions and a child's behaviour. Sessions in Burnaby, Surrey or online, in English or Mandarin, move at a practical pace—playful with younger clients, more reflective with teens and parents—so families feel heard and steady. We use short experiments, mindful noticing and clear, collaborative goals to translate insights into new habits between meetings. This approach suits families and adolescents seeking concrete change alongside deeper self‑understanding.
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Basic information

Languages:

English, Mandarin

Fees:

Direct payment

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

    Learn more about Play Therapy
  • Couples Therapy

    Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Internal Family Systems

    A therapy model that views the mind as made up of distinct sub-personalities or 'parts', each with its own role, and works to help these parts communicate and heal under the leadership of a core Self.

  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Learning or Developmental Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Canadian Certified Counselor

    A counselor who holds certification from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Credentials

Registrations

Certified Clinical Counsellor

CCPA

Qualifications

Master of Education in Special Education

Massey University

Year: 2004

Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Psychology

Massey University

Year: 2010

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Year: 2021

Service Areas

RealEyes Counselling

In-person & Online

Guildford

Surrey, British Columbia J4Y 0K7

Canada

Also serving online:

Surrey

Guildford, Surrey, Canada