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 are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:
I also support you in these additional areas and welcome you to reach out if any of them speak to what you are going through:
Therapeutic approaches
These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (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 draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:
Motivational Interviewing
Exposure and Response Prevention
Prepare/enrich
Solution-focused Therapy
Focused populations and cultural backgrounds
These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:
Populations
Entrepreneurs & Professionals
Young Adults
Adults
Couples
Racialized And Ethnic Minorities
Cultural communities
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
Practice locations & services
Immediate crisis support available
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