Tom Ho – Registered Provisional Psychologist

Providing individual therapy and career counselling in South Edmonton

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I help individuals create the next chapter of their lives with intention and clarity

Currently Accepting New Clients 

Evening Hours: Tuesdays & Thursday evenings 5-8pm

As registered provisional psychologist, I bring empathy, warmth, patience, and a non-judgmental stance into the therapeutic relationship, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel truly heard and understood. I am also a multilingual registered provisional psychologist, offering individual therapy and career counselling in both English and Cantonese, while being also being professionally fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta with a major in psychology and a minor in Mandarin Chinese language. I then completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

I have a passion for working with senior high school students, adults, and seniors who are navigating various types of life, career, cultural, and academic transitions. I support individuals to gain self-awareness and find meaning, purpose, and direction within their life and career paths while managing uncertainty, anxiety, and stress.

In addition, I also enjoy working with young adult couples helping them with a range of issues such as communication skills and building a sense of of connection. My training for couples counselling is using the Gottman Method (Level 1) and I always tailor my approach based on your needs.

As a registered provisional psychologist, in addition to providing career counselling, I also work with performance anxiety, social anxiety, and imposter syndrome. I have a special interest in promoting growth-mindsets and building resilience. Furthermore, I counsel individuals with ADHD to improve their organization and planning skills, as well as helping them to address procrastination, avoidance, motivation, and emotion regulation concerns. I also have experience helping students to improve study habits and test-taking anxiety.

I also enjoy helping people to navigate the emotional and psychological impact of moving cities, countries, or communities to pursue career goals while navigating evolving cultural identities and relationships. I have a deep desire to help those who feel lost or uncertain by empowering them and helping them to rebuild a sense of purpose that fosters healthier choices and lifestyles.

Background

Prior to working as a registered provisional psychologist, I gained over a decade of combined experience working and volunteering at the University of Alberta in various positions including as an undergraduate student advisor. I gained extensive experience working with international students, undergraduate and graduate students, students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), business, arts, education, and social sciences, to name a few.

I gained experience advising students who faced academic struggles, and counselled and guided students on learning and studying skills. I also gained leadership skills at the University of Alberta while training staff, supervising student groups, and guiding large-scale projects, one of which was featured in a major news outlet.

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-focused therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Humanistic & person-centered

Populations:

  • Individual counselling
  • Couples Counselling
  • Adults (18+) and teens (16+)

Languages Spoken:

Chinese, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Key Areas of Support

  • Career change and career transitions
  • Career Interests Assessment
  • Personal and professional growth
  • Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Managing uncertainty
  • Stress management
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • Procrastination and motivation
  • Studying habits and skills
  • Test-taking anxiety
  • Academic pressures
  • Life transitions
  • Cultural identity, belonging, and bicultural experiences
  • Identity development and sense of self
  • Navigating friendships and relationship difficulties
  • Communication skills
  • Anxiety around job interviews or performance reviews
  • Balancing academics, sports, work, and time for self

Major life Transitions

  • Starting university or college
  • Choosing a major in school
  • Graduating or entering the workforce
  • Changing careers or starting a new job
  • Moving to a new city or country
  • Relocation, migration, and adapting to new cultural environments
  • Getting married, entering a partnership, or relationship changes
  • Retirement

Education

MACP, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (2022)

Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology; Minor in Mandarin Chinese, University of Alberta (2015)

Certifications 

Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy – 2025

Provisional Registered Psychologist (Registration # P6980) – 2023

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Certification – 2023

Mental Health First Aid Certificate – 2016

Book online or email us at admin@diamondcareercounselling.com to book your first session. Alternatively, you may call the clinic at 587-401-6648 and a member of our team will return your message within 1-2 business days, Tuesday through Fridays.