Pauline Goh, MA, RCC, FOT
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Focusing-Oriented Therapist, Music Integrated Therapist
Crisis points (i.e. marked by physical illness, overwhelm, depression, anxiety, hitting “rock bottom,” “falling apart,” “feeling stuck,” “caught between two places”) can be catalysts for change and transformation in our lives. I have found this to be true, based on my own life experiences, and through witnessing the respective journeys of hundreds of clients.
Like some others, my path of personal growth has led to awareness, shedding light on unconscious repetitive patterns and blind spots. I feel blessed to have had the support of health professionals, holistic practitioners, mind-body-spirit teachers and elders in my life. The journey towards consciousness, love, and authenticity, is indeed a humbling process.
My personal history has encompassed migration and travel, and experiential learnings from across the globe. I was employed for 15+ years in the corporate field of media and marketing, and then following a career switch, have had 16+ years in private practice as a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist in Nanaimo, BC.
I have been inclined to utilize my event planning and marketing skills to gather people together. Examples include Vancouver Island conferences, such as the Psychedelic Psychotherapy Forum (2015 – 2022), and community events like World Tai Chi & Qigong Day (2024 – 2025).
To cultivate balance and well-being, I practice Tai Chi and Vipassana meditation regularly. I also enjoy parenting, nature and gardening, travel and cuisine, reading, singing and dancing.
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Certifications & Degrees:
- Certificate in Focusing-Oriented Therapy, International Focusing Institute, 2017
- Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (Member in good standing since 2009)
- Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology (Emphasis on Integral Counselling Psychology), California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, 2007
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Travel Industry Management), University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, 1988
Languages:
- Minored in French, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1987-88
- Basic Cantonese and Mandarin
Continuing Education Highlights:
- Music-Integrated Therapy (12-Week Training), presented by Seabrook Music Therapy, April 2022
- Psychedelic Psychotherapy Forum, as Founding Member & Conference Manager, 2015 – 2022
- Core Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) Training presented by the Provincial Health Services Authority, March 2019
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (4-Day Externship), presented by ICEEFT, July 2011
- Gottman Couples Therapy, Nov 2011
- The Psychology of Action: The Role of the Body in the Treatment of Trauma and Attachment, with Pat Ogden, Oct 2009
Workshops & Group Therapy Highlights:
- Art of Loving Couples Communication
- Immigrant Adaptation and Psychoeducation
- Grief & Loss therapy groups
- Co-facilitator of Expressive Arts and Embodiment Group Therapy sessions, Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, 2023, 2024, 2025
Community Projects:
- World Tai Chi & Qigong Day – One World. One Breath, Project Lead, Nanaimo, 2024, 2025