Hiu

Hiu Chan

EMDR Therapist

“Self-excavation is the practice of going into what is often avoided—into the shadow, complex, and unfinished parts of ourselves—in service of clarity, agency, and more sustainable relationships. It is not a performance or an aesthetic, but an ethical, accountability-based process: an internal discipline through which we refine how we show up in our lives, our work, and our relationships.”

About Me

Hiu Chan is an English-speaking specialist consultant and therapist based in Paris, working with relational trauma, grief, and identity exploration. Her approach centers self-excavation as deliberate practice, supporting clients in engaging the unconscious and reshaping relational patterns. Her work is trauma-informed, intersectional, and attuned to diverse neurotypes and lived experiences.

Approach

I approach therapeutic work with a direct, question-driven, and curiosity-forward style. Sessions attend closely to patterns—how they form, repeat, and are maintained—and may be challenging at times, with the aim of creating meaningful therapeutic impact within each session. The work is collaborative and attuned, with particular care taken when engaging trauma-related material, including attention to pacing, nervous system capacity, and integration.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

https://hiuchan.com/services

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

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

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Online Counselling

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

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

Professional Title:

  • EMDR Therapist

    A therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that helps the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

Credentials

Registrations

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Qualifications

City University of Seattle

The Embody Lab

ProChoices Community Therapy Clinic

EMDR Consulting

City University of Seattle

Service Areas

Online from Paris

In-person & Online

Paris, Ile de France

France