Stephanie Tak Hyun Jung
탁현정
MSPS MCPA
Counselling Psychologist
Stephanie graduated from McMaster University (Canada) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Developmental Psychology (2006), a Bachelor of Education degree (2010) from Wilfred Laurier University (Canada) and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree (2020) from Yorkville University (Canada).
Stephanie works with children who suffer from anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, developmental disorders, autism, emotional dysregulation, and socio-emotional difficulties. Stephanie’s other clinical interests include trauma, attachment issues, grief and loss.
Prior to pursuing her postgraduate studies in Counselling, Stephanie worked as an educator in the international school system in Singapore and various other countries, including Canada, the UK, and the Middle East. She supported primary school-aged children with their academic endeavours as well as their socio-emotional needs. She worked alongside parents to support them in guiding their own children through various emotional and behavioural challenges.
Stephanie provides a safe therapeutic space for her clients through her compassion and unconditional positive regard, encouraging clients to explore and challenge the self in a way that feels most meaningful and relevant to them.
She believes in client-centred therapy and likes to walk alongside her client’s journey, providing gentle and objective guidance.
Stephanie draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring her treatment to meet the needs of her unique clients.
Stephanie enjoys being close to nature and cycling through nature trails. She used to be an adrenaline junkie, hang gliding, snowboarding and scuba diving, but now makes do with playing at the pool or beach with her two young boys.
Stephanie provides therapy in English and basic Korean.