Rex Cheung
He/HimMSW, MSSc, BSW
Registered Social Worker
Canadian Certified Counsellor
EnglishCantoneseMandarinWelcome. This is Rex, an Ontario-based therapist. I know reaching out isn’t always easy, and you’ve already taken a brave step by being here. In our space, you don’t have to have the right words or all the answers—we’ll take things one step at a time, together.
Background
I support individuals navigating major life changes, past trauma, and addictions. My practice combines EMDR, CBT, and narrative approaches, tailored to each client’s pace and needs. With a warm, culturally attuned approach in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, I provide a safe space to feel seen, understood, and grounded. Whether you’re adjusting to change, rebuilding after loss, or processing deep wounds, I offer steady support to help you regain clarity, trust in yourself, and move toward healing with purpose.
Your therapeutic experience with me
Sitting with me feels like entering a calm, grounded space where there’s no rush to have it all figured out. You can expect gentle facilitation with insights, with room to pause, reflect, and take each step at a pace that feels right for you. I listen deeply, attune to what’s spoken and unspoken, and help you find clarity without pressure. Together, we create a safe place to rest, rebuild trust in yourself, and move through change —one step at a time—until the path ahead feels lighter and more possible.
Areas of expertise
These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
PTSD
Mental Health And Addictions
Gambling Addiction
Couples With Trauma
Alcohol Use
Adjustments
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Eating Issues
Narrative Therapy
End-of-life Care And Emotional Support For Individuals And Caregivers
Fears / Phobias
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
I help you notice and accept difficult thoughts or feelings without letting them control you. Together, we focus on what matters most to you, so you can take small, meaningful steps toward a life that feels true to your values.
EMDR
We work gently with painful memories so they feel less overwhelming. Using guided eye movements, we help your brain process past experiences, reduce distress, and make space for new, more balanced ways of feeling and thinking.
Narrative Therapy
I invite you to share your story and explore it from fresh angles. Together, we uncover the strengths, hopes, and values that may have been hidden by hardship, and re-author your story in a way that honours your resilience.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
We look at the patterns between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. By noticing and challenging unhelpful thinking, we build practical skills to shift your perspective and help you respond to life’s challenges more effectively.
I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Motivational Interviewing
Exposure And Response Prevention
Prepare/enrich
Solution-focused Therapy
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
Entrepreneurs & Professionals
Young Adults
Adults
Couples
Racialized And Ethnic Minorities
Cultural expertise
Chinese
Veterans
Hong Konger
East Asian
Newcomer And Refugee
Professional credentials
Registered Social Worker
- No.846571
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- No.10010863
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Educational background
Master of Social Work
University of Toronto, Canada
Master of Social Science (Counselling)
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Social Work
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Specialized training
EMDR Part II Completed
EMDRIA
Crisis Prevention Certificate
CPI Institute
Certified Financial Social Worker
Center for Financial Social Work
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Prepare/Enrich