(Lenny) Yu Pak Sum

(Lenny) Yu Pak SumMSocSc, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, Certified Focusing Trainer

CREDENTIALS

Lenny Sum is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

AREAS OF FOCUS

Lenny specializes in supporting individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, parenting, caregiver stress, and couple and family relationships.

LANGUAGES

Lenny is fluent in English and Cantonese.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Lenny earned his first master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Hong Kong and his second master’s degree in Social Science of Counselling from the University of South Australia. He has since worked for nearly 20 years in family services, family violence services, crisis intervention, children and youth services, and probation services, both in the non-profit sector and with the Hong Kong SAR government. Lenny has experience working with children, individuals, couples, and families. Additionally, he served as a Social Work Fieldwork Supervisor at several universities and colleges in Hong Kong for over 10 years.

APPROACH TO TREATMENT

Over the years, Lenny has observed that many people invest a significant amount of energy in dealing with personal issues, life challenges, and relationship problems. To help them, Lenny incorporates the Satir Model, Focusing Approach, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to enhance self-awareness, self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-care. The Focusing Approach helps us listen to our bodies’ messages without judgment or criticism, while the Satir Model promotes congruent communication, self-esteem, and responsibility for our choices. In addition, SFBT helps us utilize our strengths and resources rather than allowing problems to overwhelm and debilitate us.