Noriko Oka Expressive Arts Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Since 2005, I have been fortunate to serve diverse communities across the whole spectrum of life. Areas of focus include grief and loss, trauma, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+, immigration, life transitions and existential issues. I discovered my true calling as an expressive arts therapist while immersed in the my love of art and inspired by the resilient war time stories of Japanese Canadians. Check out my website for more details: drawheart.ca.
Additional Training:
EXAT Diploma, The Create Institute (formerly ISIS Canada- Integrative Arts Therapy Training Program
MA, European Graduate School
Currently training: grief and loss, clinical trauma and Butoh dance.
Professional Affiliations: Registered Clinical Counsellor with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Areas of expertise & experience: Grief and Loss, Disability, Trauma, Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Immigration, Life transitions,
Arts practice: Butoh dance, piano, accordion, singing, visual art
