About the centre

Our Mission

At Knox Counselling Centre, we are dedicated to providing free or affordable, hands-on psychospiritual counselling services to anyone in the local community and students at the University of Toronto. We offer quality clinical internships to students in the Master of Psychospiritual Study program at Knox College that prepare them for their future careers as psychospiritual therapists.

Our Values

Compassion

At Knox Counselling Centre, we approach every interaction with empathy and kindness. We believe that understanding each individual’s unique experiences and feelings is fundamental to providing effective support.

Inclusivity

We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or circumstances. We strive to be accessible and accommodate everyone who needs our help.

Resilience

We support and empower our clients to build their own resilience and coping strategies. We are dedicated to assisting individuals in finding strength and hope, no matter their challenges.

Confidentiality

We prioritize the privacy and confidentiality of our clients above all else. Trust is crucial in our work, and we commit to maintaining the highest standards of discretion in all our client relationships.

Excellence

We are committed to the highest standards of professional excellence. Our therapists continually engage in professional development to ensure the use of the most effective, evidence-based counselling services.

Integrity

Our commitment to honesty and ethical practice is unwavering. We operate with transparency and hold ourselves accountable to our clients and the community we serve.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration, both among our team members and with our clients. We work together to tailor our services to meet everyone's unique needs, leveraging diverse perspectives for the best outcomes.

About the Director

Mi-Weon Yang Ph.D, RP

With over two decades of clinical experience, I am honoured to lead the Knox Counselling Centre. My journey in counselling encompasses a broad range of services, including individual, couple, family, and group therapies, with a special focus on serving diverse communities. As an immigrant myself, I have a deep passion for assisting people from varied ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

At Knox, I also dedicate myself to mentoring the next generation of counsellors. I leverage my supervisory skills to equip students with the clinical competencies and insights to address unique situations effectively. This commitment extends into my academic role as an Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Intercultural Counselling at Knox College.

I hold professional designations as a Registered Psychotherapist and supervisor with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I am also a Marriage and Family Therapist, an approved supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a Provisional Supervisor Educator in Psychospiritual Therapy Education with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).

Knox Counselling Centre strives to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, and effective counselling services, and I am proud to contribute to this mission.

Contact Director Mi-Weon Yang:
miweon.yang@utoronto.ca