Dr. Tyler Kobayashi is a licensed Clinical and Counselling psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario, a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and a registered clinical counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. He has also been certified as Clinical Psychologist in Japan since 2005. He holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a PhD in Clinical Psychology (obtained in Japan), and his services are offered in English and Japanese.

He initially completed his training in the psychodynamic approach, and he also gained extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy. He is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Imagery Rescripting and Reprocessing, and Schema Therapy. His therapeutic style is experiential, and he utilizes in-session exercise.   

Dr. Kobayashi is a non-judgmental and neuro-affirmative clinician. First and foremost, focusing on client’s experience and establishing a good therapeutic relationship is his priority. You can expect a warm, friendly, and culturally sensitive environment to share your experience and concerns.