(Lenny) Yu Pak Sum 

MSocSc, 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).

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AREAS OF FOCUS

With nearly 20 years of experience in mental health and family services, Lenny supports individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational concerns, including:

Emotional & Mental Health
  • Depression and low mood
  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Stress and overwhelm
  • Trauma recovery
Relationships & Family
  • Couple and family relationship challenges
  • Parenting concerns
  • Communication difficulties
  • Caregiver stress and the emotional demands of supporting others

Lenny provides a compassionate and grounded therapeutic space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen relationships, and work toward greater emotional well-being.

LANGUAGES

Lenny is fluent in English and Cantonese.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Lenny holds two graduate degrees:

  • Master of Social Work, the University of Hong Kong

  • Master of Social Science (Counselling), University of South Australia

Over the past two decades, Lenny has worked extensively in family services, family violence intervention, crisis intervention and emotional support, youth services, and probation—within both the non-profit sector and the Hong Kong SAR Government.

He has extensive experience supporting children, adults, couples, and families. Lenny also served for more than 10 years as a Social Work Fieldwork Supervisor at universities and colleges in Hong Kong, mentoring and training emerging professionals in the mental health field.

APPROACH TO TREATMENT

Lenny understands that navigating personal challenges and relationship struggles can feel overwhelming, and he honours the courage it takes to reach out for support. His approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine respect for each person’s lived experience.

He draws from several evidence-based and client-centred modalities that support insight, healing, and meaningful change, including:

  • Focusing Approach – Listening to the body’s cues to understand and process emotions

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – Deepening awareness and supporting emotional regulation

  • Satir Model – Encouraging authentic communication, self-esteem, and personal congruence

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) – Building on strengths and creating practical, hopeful steps forward

  • Family / Marital Approaches – Supporting healthier communication and relationships

  • Humanistic Therapy – Valuing each client’s lived experience, inner wisdom, and potential for growth

  • Strength-Based Approaches – Highlighting resilience and using existing strengths as pathways to change

Lenny tailors these approaches to the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family. For some, this may mean gently exploring the body’s wisdom through Focusing; for others, improving communication patterns through the Satir Model or drawing on strengths and solutions to create new possibilities. Together, you will discover what feels supportive and what helps you move toward relief, clarity, and growth.

If you’re longing for a space where you can explore your experiences with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment, Lenny welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside you. You don’t have to navigate this alone—support is here when you’re ready.

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