Meet the…
Arbutus Team
Founder, Registered clinical counsellor
Johanna Wickie
I work with individuals dealing with challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, addictions, and significant life changes and events. I have extensive experience working with youth, couples, and families, including blended families and couples going through separation and divorce. I also work with individuals seeking career-related support.
Prior to my counselling career, I had a diverse professional background with almost two decades of service in the Canadian Forces, a decade in the business sector, and a Master of Business Administration.
Graduate Intern Therapist
Carrie Craig
With over 20 years’ experience as a high school teacher and my own personal journey, I have seen first hand the positive impact having a safe and non-judgemental space that helps people stretch to reach their full potential. I have been honoured to dedicate my professional career to helping teens, their families, and colleagues in developing the skills and understanding needed to navigate life’s often complex changes and challenges. Counselling is an exciting next step where I will continue to apply this professional focus in tangible ways with my clients.
Graduate Intern Therapist
Eric Ho Lung Lai
In joining Arbutus Counselling, I am looking forward to helping people feel whole and resilient. Be it a career change or finding your next home, I can appreciate the challenging process that comes with decisions and choices, both large and small. In our time together, my hope is to help you discover greater self-awareness and confidence in your seek both a satisfying and fulfilling life. This can be sought by discovering and building personalized strength-based skills and strategies.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
RisA Yokoi
With six years of administration expertise specific to the counselling field, I find true joy in helping to make administrative details seamless, thus making the counselling process that much more comfortable for clients and clinicians. My responsibilities allow for more energy and focus to be placed on the client's therapeutic journey. My role at Arbutus Counselling is built on my long standing working relationship with Johanna and my aligned values with her commitment to care for meeting people “where they are”.
I too appreciate the challenges of change, with my upbringing living in various countries and relocating to Canada over a decade ago myself.
As the Administrative Coordinator for Arbutus Counselling, I am here to provide support to our clients and clinicians for requests and inquiries related to appointment bookings, billings, and anything else I may be able to assist with. Please reach out to me if you require assistance in any of these areas. My aim is to make your experience at Arbutus Counselling as smooth and pleasant as possible and I look forward to assisting you.
PUPPY IN RESIDENCE
BRU
Bru, the youngest member of the Arbutus Counselling team, came to Vancouver via Seoul, Korea in 2021 through a Korean based rescue association. Bru is an eight pound Yorkshire Terrier who is very happy to visit and connect with clients as often as he is able. Bru is a hypo-allergenic and extremely friendly dog, who hopes to visit with any client who might be open to some unconditional friendship.
Bru works with Johanna mainly in the mornings. If you happen to have any specific concerns about having Bru in the office, please let Johanna know and she will work to address these concerns or make other arrangements that are suitable to you.
