Our Approach
Clients often come to therapy looking for greater understanding of their situations, of themselves and understanding from others.
Bridge and Connect gives clients a space for connection and understanding. We balance evidence-based approaches with compassion and care, inviting clients to bring openness as we step through this journey together.
Joyce Ma
I am a clinical psychologist with experience providing psychological support to individuals with various life situations, including trauma and complex PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety and emotional dysregulation. I have particular experience in working with clients through addiction issues, having worked with individuals across forensic and community settings in drug and alcohol services.
My style of therapy is grounded in evidence-based approaches, integrating elements of Schema therapy, DBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy. You’ll also find touches of play and humanness peppered through sessions with me. At its core, I believe the therapeutic relationship is a central part of therapy. Coming from a migrant background, I have a particular understanding of the complexities that come with being in between cultures, and take my appreciation for intercultural and cross-boundary connections into my approach with therapy. Empathy and attunement are important within the client-therapist relationship, and I work with each client to tailor treatment to their unique needs and situations.
Beyond the therapy space, I am either in the kitchen creating edible/non-palatable experiments or on the road exploring nature with family and friends.