Meet your therapist
Ako Ngu, MSW, RCSW
Clinical Director & Registered Clinical Social Worker at Orchard Wellness. Therapy for preteens, youth, and adults across Ontario and Alberta, with in-person sessions in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
About Ako
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to live? I provide compassionate, client-centred counselling for preteens, youth, and adults navigating trauma, addiction, stress, relationship challenges, identity and sexuality, emotional wounds, and life transitions.
My approach is grounded in therapeutic connection, trauma-informed care, self-determination, and respect for each person's emotional, relational, and spiritual journey. I believe healing happens when people feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.
Together, we can build healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your values, strengths, faith, spirituality, and sense of purpose. I strive to create a warm, respectful, and welcoming space where you can feel heard, unburden yourself, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Ready to begin your journey toward healing, growth, and thriving? Call 587-340-0052.
How I work
Therapy with me is collaborative and paced by you. Here is what the journey usually looks like.
A free consultation
We start with a short, no-pressure conversation about what's going on and what you're hoping for. You decide whether it feels like a fit — there's no obligation to continue.
Understanding your story
In the first sessions we map what you're carrying, what's already working, and the goals that matter to you. Nothing is off-limits and nothing is forced.
Steady, practical work
Together we build coping strategies, process difficult experiences at a pace your nervous system can handle, and reconnect you with your values and strengths.
Growth happens in a safe, steady environment — just like an orchard.
Therapeutic approaches I draw on
Areas of specialty
Common reasons people reach out. If what you are carrying isn't listed, reach out anyway — we will figure out together whether I'm the right fit.
Trauma & emotional pain
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and loss
- Emotional processing
- Intimate partner violence
Mood, stress & anxiety
- Anxiety and depression
- Work-related stress management
- Burnout and overwhelm
- Anger management
Relationships & family
- Couples and relationship challenges
- Family conflict and communication
- Parenting support
- Preteens and youth
Identity & meaning
- Sex and sexuality
- Identity and self-acceptance
- Faith and spirituality
- Life transitions
Addiction & recovery
- Substance use and addiction
- Relapse prevention planning
- Harm reduction
- Rebuilding routines
Assessment & consultation
- Assessment and diagnosing
- Clinical consultation
- NIHB-covered counselling
- Referrals and care planning
Ready to book with Ako?
Sessions are virtual across Ontario and Alberta, and in person in Grande Prairie by appointment. Choose a time online, call, or send a message and I'll reply within 1–2 business days.
NIHB provider · Direct billing to Alberta Blue Cross