Ako Ngu, B.Sc., Dip. S.W., M.S.W.

Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW)

*Serving Clients in Alberta*

Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to take back control of your life? If yes, then I am so glad you are here because recovery happens here! Whether you desire support with managing stress, life challenges, building healthy relationships, making sense of sex and sexuality; wanting to heal from emotional injuries and trauma, struggling with addictions or even just facing a difficult life transition, I can meet you where you are on your life journey.

I am passionate about helping people who are stuck find new and alternative ways of living fulfilled lives. Maybe it will be hard at first, or you may be experiencing doubt, shame, and fear. I have those feelings too sometimes!

  • My practice is grounded in therapeutic alliance and self-determination, and my goal is to support and empower you towards your hopes and dreams for a happy, meaningful, and satisfied life.

  • This means that you are the author of your story, your goals, and you will begin to empower yourself to move toward the life changes you would like to see.

  • I  bring into my practice a multicultural perspective from my experiences as a health and social care professional with years of experience working with diverse ages and ethnic backgrounds.

  • You will find that the space I offer for unburdening and sharing is warm, safe, respectful, and friendly.

Hit the Get Started Now button to contact our Intake Coordinator. Ask for Ako to begin exploring the opportunity to work together.

Clinical Background and Interests

  • Registered Clinical Social Worker (R.C.S.W.) with the Alberta College of Social Workers, with Authorization to Perform Restricted Psychosocial Interventions.

  • In Progress - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), California Southern University, June 2021 to Present.

  • Master of Social Work (Clinical Specialization), Washington University in St Louis, Brown School, May 2019.

  • Diploma in Social Work, Norquest College - Edmonton AB, 2017.

  • Bachelor of Science (Environmental Resource Management), Brandenburg Technical University, 2005.

  • I have over five years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds providing counseling support on a variety of life issues.

  • Some approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy,  and client-centered and Solution-Focused therapies. 

    My clinical work includes helping people with:

    • depression,

    • anxiety,

    • emotional regulation,

    • addictions,

    • bipolar issues,

    • grief and loss,

    • borderline features,

    • intimate partner violence,

    • relationships,

    • stress,

    • trauma,

    • life transitions,

    • lgbtq+ issues, and

    • sexuality.

I look forward to being part of your life journey. Remember, life is short. Failure to launch is denying your hopes and dreams. How do you want to make every day count?

Hit the Get Started Now button to contact our Intake Coordinator. Ask for Ako so we can our work together.