Neva Hui is an occupational therapist with 8 years of experience practicing in the mental health field. She has been providing individual psychotherapy for the past 5 years at the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. As an occupational therapist and psychotherapist, Neva brings a holistic and functional lens to therapy. She believes that our experiences are shaped by various interconnected aspects of ourselves: our narratives, physical bodies, cultural and environmental contexts, roles and relationships. Neva blends various evidence-based CBT principles to explore how these facets may be impacting clients and identify a starting point for change. She is passionate about coming alongside clients with empathy and curiosity to empower them in building the life they envision for themselves.
Neva offers therapy sessions online via secure video. Community-based sessions can be offered in-person depending on location and availability.
Neva provides individual therapy to adults (ages 18-65) with the following areas of focus:
Neva’s approach to therapy is integrative and collaborative, blending evidence-based principles from the following frameworks to tailor treatment to clients:
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – Crisis Prevention Institute, 2024
Beyond Trauma Informed Care (8 hour course) – Centre for the Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma, 2023
Compassion-Focused Therapy Essentials (18 hour course) – Dr. William Davies, Association for Psychological Therapies, 2023
Mindful OT: Introducing Mindfulness into Your Practice (workshop) – Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, 2021
Integrating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with OT Practice (workshop) – Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, 2020
Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (16 hour course) – Dr. Russ Harris, Psychwire, 2020
Psychotherapy and OT (workshop) – Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, 2020
Diagnosis Specific CBT Training: OCD, depression, PTSD, GAD, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder – Ottawa Institute of CBT, 2019-2020
Essentials of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Level II (18 hour course) – Ottawa Institute of CBT, 2019
Essentials of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Level I (18 hour course) – Ottawa Institute of CBT, 2018
Hui, N., Vickery, E., Njelesani, J., & Cameron, D. (2017). Gendered experiences of inclusive education for children with disabilities in West and East Africa. International Journal of Inclusive Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2017.1370740