Meet our team
Dr Queenie Wu
FOUNDER / CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
WAIT TIME: 3 – 6 WEEKS
Language
English/Mandarin/Japanese
Locations
Brisbane face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Dr Queenie Wu is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been practising since 2010. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Deakin University, where her research focused on Schema Theory and Eating Disorders. Alongside her clinical work, she has spent years training the next generation of psychologists as a lecturer, examiner, and AHPRA-approved supervisor for clinical endorsement and higher education programs.
Background & expertise
Dr Wu’s career spans public and private health services, forensic settings, immigration detention centres, and community clinics. This breadth of experience has equipped her to work effectively with people from all walks of life, including over seven years specialising in the mental health of young Australians aged 12–25. She is deeply committed to fostering collaboration between individuals, families, schools, and communities for meaningful therapeutic outcomes.
Having arrived in Melbourne as an international student at 19, Queenie has a personal understanding of the challenges of cultural adjustment. She has become a leading voice in cross-cultural mental health, particularly for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Asian-Australian communities. Her expertise is often sought by national media, with appearances on ABC and SBS discussing international student wellbeing, racism, and cultural diversity in psychology.
As Founder and Clinical Director of Mindspace Consulting, Dr Wu also leads the EmpowerCALD: Culturally Inclusive Disability Support Initiative—an NDIA-funded national program delivering community workshops, peer-support videos, and culturally tailored psychosocial consultations. This initiative aims to reduce stigma, improve psychosocial skills, and strengthen access to disability-related services for Asian-Australian individuals and their families.
In therapy, Dr Wu combines cultural sensitivity with evidence-based approaches including Schema Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Gottman Relationship Therapy. She offers individual counselling, couples therapy, and family therapy, guiding clients toward resilience, insight, and lasting change.
Associations and memberships
Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists
Principle & Secondary Supervisor approved by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA) Board of Psychology (PSY0001129037)
Cathy Yang
MANAGING PARTNER / HEAD OF MARKETING/C OUNSELLOR/LIFE COACH
WAIT TIME : WITHIN 1 WEEK
Language
English, Mandarin, Japanese
Locations
Melbourne CBD face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Cathy is a counsellor and senior management professional with strong compassion, acceptance and insightful perceptions for her clients. She is committed to supporting her clients through critical, uncertain moments in their lives, discovering their unique strength and resilience amid challenges, and unlocking new opportunities for growth through the healing process.
Cathy has been passionate about psychology and human nature since she was a teenager, and in the past 15 years, she has honed her rich life experience and diversified perspectives in her interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial career, accumulating continuous professional advancement in psychology and mental health. Cathy graduated from Peking University with a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature, during which time she undertook several specialised courses in psychology at the School of Cognition and Psychology of Peking University during her undergraduate studies. After graduation, Cathy joined the prestigous Dentsu Group as a marketing and PR consultant for Fortune 500 companies, combining consumer research, community insights, and integrated marketing strategies. In 2015, as a co-founder and marketing director, she founded the LGBTQ+ social platform LESDO App and has worked with the United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on LGBTQ+ sexual health and mental health issues. In 2016, she studied Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology at the University of Liverpool (UK), researching stress management and self-efficacy of female entrepreneurs, and in 2017, she joined MyTherapist, one of China’s largest counselling platforms with 800+ practitioners globally as Brand Marketing Director. She led the release of China’s first mental health industry report and data, and led the team to develop China’s first cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based digital intervention programs, ‘Emotion Health Online Boot Camp’ and ‘Confidence Online Boot Camp’, Due to her expertise in the field, she has been involved as a guest consultant in the field of mental health by ThirdBridge Consulting group, where she provides market analyses and investment research advisory on the global mental health market to Venture Capital Investors since 2018.
In 2019 Cathy relocated to Melbourne, Australia and joined Mindspace Consulting. As the Managing Partner, she has been responsible for the branding, social media, community psycho-education and business innovations. She led projects including Mental Health and Asian Communities – Advice for Best Practice; organising the Chinese Mental Health Symposium in 2022, and hosting the RISE Wellbeing and Success Program for International Students in 2024. In her community psycho-education work, Cathy has led 20+ group workshops, seminars and training sessions on mental health, covering topics such as anxiety, depression, stress management, international student mental health, organisational psychology, women’s mental health, LGBTQ+ identity and coming out, attachment style, navigating complex family relationships, etc. She has also explored integrating new media mediums with psychological perspectives, and produced an award-winning psychological thriller short film ‘Encounter’, a story on the coming-of-age of women, and toured the international film festivals circuit. In 2023, Cathy was awarded the Women in Leadership Award by the Australian Ambassador, for her outstanding contribution to multicultural mental health in Australia.
Over the last 15 years of her career, Cathy has continued to deepen her professional studies in psychology while integrating a diverse range of experiences in counselling, community services, business innovation and the creative arts. Her goal in counselling is to be a trusted listener and cooperative partner to her clients as they navigate the waves of challenges and uncertainties of life, relationships, and careers. She firmly believes that it is in the midst of puzzling difficulties that lies hope and breakthrough points, that we can find new directions when we are lost, and that we can achieve self-realisation through healing and recovery – ‘There is a crack in everything， that’s how the light gets in’（Leonard Cohen）.
Specialisations
Cathy specialises in managing anxiety and depression, stress management, international student and cross-cultural adaptation, organisational psychology and career planning, navigating complex workplace dynamics, career transition and planning, women’s mental health, sexuality and gender, LGBTQ+ identity and coming out, and diverse relationships (including queer identity, kink and ethical non-monogamous relationships).
She follows a person-centred counselling philosophy and utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Narrative Therapy, and Schema Therapy to provide diverse support to her clients.
Cathy’s warm, patient and accommodating counselling style balances both empathical and logical perspectives to gain valuable insights and life wisdom. She is committed to listening to and understanding her clients’ unique personalities and needs, and following their pace and aspirations in life, tailoring the best counselling solution for each client to help them explore their inner strengths, break through obstacles and achieve their personal goals.
Now offering individual counselling.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Peking University (China)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology, University of Liverpool (UK)
- Master of Producing for Film and Television, University of Melbourne
Qualifications
National Professional Certificate of Mental Health Counsellor (China)
Dr Ross King
Clinical Psychologist / Board-Approved Supervisor
Language
English
About me
Dr Ross King is a clinical psychologist with 35 years of experience in public mental health and private practice. Over 28 years he has taught over 500 trainee psychologists. During that time, he has been the Course Chair of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) course at Deakin University and, more recently, the Deputy Chair of Deakin’s Master of Professional Psychology.
Background & expertise
Dr Ross King has spent decades working with people who suffer from eating disorders, as well as their carers, and has run and researched a UK-developed intervention to help parents with caring skills.
For years, Dr Ross King has been the key presenter for AHPRA Psychology Supervisor training workshops. He has been invited to deliver seminars and workshops on identifying and dealing with people with Narcissist Personality Disorder.
Associations and memberships
- AHPRA Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
- AHPRA board-approved clinical supervisor
- Fellow of APS College of Clinical Psychologists
Ben Chen
General Psychologist
Wait time: Within 1 week
Language
Cantonese, Mandarin, and English
Locations
Melbourne CBD face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Ben is a registered psychologist and a Clinical Psychology Registrar doing his eighth year training to be a clinical psychologist. He has been providing welfare and psychological services in public and private hospitals, school, and community settings. Ben worked with people with severe physical health challenges and complex mental health challenges; he also worked with students with academic difficulties.
He is committed to inclusion and is neuroaffirming, working with people to discover their strengths, show self-compassion, and build great lives.
Ben is warm, approachable, fun, and collaborative.
Specialisations
Ben is committed to evidence-based practice. He draws from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), schema-informed practice, internal family system-informed practice, and trauma-informed approaches to help people make sense of their experiences, build coping skills, and reconnect with what matters to them. He can help with stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar, trauma, psychosis, substance use, grief and loss, personality vulnerabilities, and neurodivergence.
Education
- Master of Clinical Psychology at University of Canberra
- Psychological Science with Honours at La Trobe University
- Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne
Registrations
Registered Psychologist – AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia (PSY0002699600)
Jasmine Zhang
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGIST
WAIT TIME: 1- 3 WEEKS
Language
English/Mandarin
Locations
Melbourne CBD face-to-face/Melbourne Boronia face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Jasmine is an empathetic provisional psychologist dedicated to providing safe and warm support and companionship to her clients. With a background in medicine, Jasmine has gained extensive clinical experience as a physician in China. After relocating to Australia, she redirected her focus to psychology and counselling, earning a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and a Master’s in Counselling from Monash University. Now a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, Jasmine combines her rich clinical knowledge with her passion for helping others. Alongside her counselling work, she has also contributed significantly to education, serving for many years as a VCE course coordinator and teaching administrator in educational institutions.
Throughout her ten-year career, Jasmine has continually expanded her professional skills, gaining diverse experience in hospital settings (emergency, paediatrics, internal medicine), the education sector, aged care, and counselling. In her counselling practice, Jasmine aims to be an active listener and compassionate partner, guiding her clients through life’s challenges. She believes psychological support goes beyond professional intervention—it is about walking alongside her clients through their darkest moments and helping them find the light at the end of the tunnel.
Specialisations
Jasmine specialises in providing psychological support to children (6-12 years old), adults and couples, focusing on anxiety, depression, stress management, and trauma-related issues. She embraces a person-centred counselling philosophy, skillfully integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR), Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, and Gottman’s Couple Therapy to offer a wide range of tailored support to her clients.
Jasmine’s counselling approach is warm and empathetic, honouring each client’s pace while working towards key therapeutic goals. By flexibly applying various theoretical approaches, she creates personalised counselling plans that empower clients to find their inner strength and navigate their psychological challenges with resilience.
Now offering individual counselling and couple/family therapy.
Education
- Master of Counselling, Monash University, VIC, Australia
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced, Monash University, VIC, Australia
Registrations
Registered Psychologist – AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia (PSY 0002824091)
- APS Member: 348308
Andong Zhou
General Psychologist
Wait time: Within 1 week
Language
English, Mandarin Chinese
Locations
Melbourne CBD face-to-face/Melbourne Boronia face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Andong Zhou (she/her/hers) is a dedicated psychologist with seven years of academic and clinical training in psychology. With her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne, Andong combines a strong academic foundation with practical experience to provide comprehensive mental health support.
Andong has a robust academic background, having tutored bachelor’s students for three years and conducted extensive research in neuroscience, specifically focusing on subconscious processes in judgment predictions using EEG, as well as studies utilising fMRI on eating disorders. She has also contributed to the academic community as a research assistant at the University of Melbourne for two years.
Since 2022, Andong has been engaged in clinical work, training, and internships at the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic and Orygen. During this time, she has gained valuable experience in managing social anxiety, supporting adolescent identity exploration, and addressing cross-cultural family mental health issues, particularly within Indian, Singaporean, and Chinese communities.
Balancing her studies, work, research, and clinical training, Andong is well-versed in managing stress and prioritising self-care and self-compassion, especially for international students facing study pressures. Her main interests lie in employing a collaborative, person-centred, and strength-based approach with clients. She is committed to value-based work, helping individuals adjust to new belief systems, and empowering them to navigate their mental health journeys
Specialisations
Andong is particularly well-experienced in helping individuals develop coping strategies for difficulties such as generalised anxiety, depression and low mood, stress management related to study and work, family and interpersonal relationships, self-confidence and self-compassion, perfectionism and enhancing self-efficacy, addiction and dependency, grief and loss, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), social anxiety, cross-cultural adjustment, mental health of international students and migrants, body image concerns and eating disorders, as well as workplace and school bullying.
She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with mindfulness-based techniques, adopting a values-centered, strengths-based, and person-centered approach to counseling.
Now offering individual counselling.
Education
Master of Clinical Psychology, University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Psychology, University of Melbourne.
Registrations
Registered Psychologist – AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia (PSY0002694359), Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Sara Chen
General Psychologist
Wait time: Within 1 week
Language
English/Mandarin
Locations
Melbourne CBD face-to-face/ Telehealth
About me
Sara Xingyu Chen(she/her/hers) is a registered psychologist with 7 years of academic and clinical training in psychology and obtained a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Social Neuroscience. She combines her academic foundation in psychology, extensive community work experience with clinical training and practice to provide quality counselling and assessment services to clients.
Sara has 4 years of academic research experience and worked as a research assistant at the University of Melbourne. Her honours degree research topic falls within the field of Computational Cognitive Science and focuses on Bayesian transfer and learning to help understand the wide range of applications and flexibility of human cognitive abilities. Her other research topics include attentional breadth in children with ADHD, information-seeking behaviour in anxiety and depression, and eating disorders. She also has a deep interest in the development and application of artificial intelligence for promoting mental health.
In terms of community work, Sara has 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents and young adults aged 6-30 years in the Chinese-Australian community. She is the founder and president of the Australian-Chinese Student Psychology Association and has worked as a Psychology tutor at the University of Melbourne, and she has 3 years of experience working with international students and the Chinese community at Mindspace. She also founded her own psychology platform and has been working on building bridges between students and psychology practices for the past 4 years.
Since 2023, Sara has furthered her training and practice in psychological clinical work. She has worked at the Kew Community Clinic in Melbourne, conducting cognitive assessments and writing reports for children and adults (including IQ tests, dyslexia diagnosis, ADHD diagnosis, etc.), supporting neurodiverse people and their families in particular, helping children to develop their emotional awareness, and supporting adolescents in their exploration of their identities (e.g., LGBTIQ+) and intimate relationships.
In 2024, Sara began working at Headspace, providing psychotherapy to people aged 12 to 25. She helps clients with topics such as self-harm and suicide risk, drug use, behavioural issues, domestic violence, family conflict, anorexia, anxiety, depression, health anxiety, body dysmorphic phobias, hallucinations and delusions, trauma, and borderline personality disorder; and works directly with organisations such as hospitals, schools, the courts, and the police to support young people.
In her personal life, Sara is often touched by young people from complex backgrounds, including those who have lost hope in life, those who are confused about their identities and feel lonely, those who are discriminated against for various reasons, those who are neurodiverse and different. She hopes to help everyone in distress to find their own meaning and a way to shine.
Sara believes that everyone comes with a unique story, and that each person’s thoughts and feelings have roots that are important and need to be heard. She brings a safe and comfortable space to explore your emotions together.Sara is very passionate about exploring possibilities with different people. She says, ‘Life is a journey, like climbing a mountain. On this mountain there are ravines, muddy roads and snow, but also beautiful scenery. We all have our own mountains; some of them are not easy to climb, but they are also quite rewarding. We’ve been climbing our own mountains since the beginning of our lives, and I want to learn about your journey – where you started, where you struggled, what brought you joy and meaning.’
Specialisations
Sara Chen specialises in the following topics: depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, stress management, self-confidence and self-esteem, social anxiety, interpersonal relationships, trauma and PTSD, addictions and dependencies, identity, psychology of international students (including social support, cultural adaptation and career development), loneliness, perfectionism and self-efficacy, as well as sleep disorders, eating disorders and body image Issues.
She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy in her counselling, and combines it with play therapy and mindfulness techniques. Sara is committed to helping her clients to explore themselves and gain better psychological resilience through counselling and mental health education.
Now offering individual counselling.
Education
Masters in Clinical Psychology, the Institute of Social Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Psychology, the University of Melbourne.
Registrations
Registered Psychologist – AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia (PSY0002704478)
Australian Psychological Society Member (305136)
Australia Clinical Psychology Association Member
Reeneie Wang
Registered Counsellor/BUPA REGISTERED
Wait time: within 1 week
Language
English/Mandarin
Locations
Adelaide face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Reenie Wang is an empathetic counsellor with a wealth of diverse life experience and professional counselling skills. Reenie came to Australia at the age of 17 and has spent half of her life in China and half of her life in Australia, this rich cross-cultural experience has given her a unique understanding of cross-cultural adaptation and diverse upbringing. With a strong background in both Eastern and Western cultures, an undergraduate degree in International Relations Studies and a Masters in Counselling, she is able to deeply understand the complexity of psychological issues in a multicultural context and build genuine and in-depth counselling relationships with clients from different cultural backgrounds.
In terms of her career, Reenie has had a varied background, having worked in hospitality, engineering and construction for 17 years. This diverse career experience broadened her horizons and she ultimately decided to pursue a career in counselling, obtaining a Master’s degree and becoming a registered counsellor. She has gained a wealth of experience in her career exploration, as well as ongoing voluntary work in counselling and psycho-education, including hosting psychology lectures and workshops, book clubs, and seminars on personal debelopment topics in Adelaide.
Reenie believes that every individual has their own unique and wonderful qualities. Empowering children, adolescents, adults and couples/families, Reenie believes that behind the clutter of our thoughts and struggles, everyone has the most sincere desires, strength and resilience. She specialises in post-modern approaches to counselling, helping clients explore their inner strengths and resources, heal trauma, find clarity and gain the strength and courage to live the life they truly desire.
Reenie believes that counselling is not just about solving problems, but also a journey of self-discovery and growth. In this process, she will accompany clients to discover their inner strengths and resources and work together towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Specialisations
She specialises in anxiety and depression, stress management, relationships, trauma, coping with life’s turning points, self-exploration and growth, international students’ psychological issues, cross-cultural adjustment, career counselling, pre-marital counselling, couple and family counselling, as well as integrative counselling on faith and mental health.
Reenie specialises in using post-modern counselling techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and other therapies that emphasise respect for difference, autonomy, and the integration of inner resource and strengths in dialogue, in conjunction with complementary combinations of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to provide an integrated and client-centred approach.
Now offering individual counselling and couple/family therapy.
Education
- Master of Counselling, Tabor College Adelaide
- Bachelor of International Studies, University of Adelaide
Registrations
- Registered Counsellor, Australian Counsellors Association (ACA Level 3) (No. 28740)
- BUPA Provider Number: J004414
- Medibank Provider Number：A349551K
- Ahm Provider Number：21273435
- ARHG Provider Number: AC28740T
Dr Jerry Zhi
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) / NDIS and WorkCover Registered Social Worker / Researcher and Lecturer, Griffith University/Counsellor
Wait time: within 1 week
Language
English/Mandarin Chinese
Locations
Brisbane face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Dr. Jerry Xulong Zhi has 15 years of extensive academic research and clinical experience in the field of social work and counselling.
Dr. Zhi obtained his PhD from Griffith University, where his research explored the social work learning experiences of young Chinese students in China and Australia. Dr Zhi has taught Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Community Services at different universities in Australia. In addition to his academic work, he has gained experience in integrating psychological and social work-related interventions and clinical practice in a variety of areas, including psychosocial counselling for youth and adolescents, children with special needs, and individuals with disabilities and assisting individuals with psychosocial disabilities in obtaining ongoing support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Dr. Jerry Zhi views his years of social work and counselling as a profound self-exploration. During his tertiary studies, he also experienced mental health challenges firsthand, an experience that has had a profound impact on his approach to social work and mental health counselling. Through overcoming these challenges, he has come to understand the importance of resilience, strength and hope, as well as a deep belief in the potential of the human brain and tapping into its inner resources, and it’s possible to cultivate mental resilience and flexibility for everyone.
Through years of continuing professional education, research and practice, Dr. Jerry Zhi has accumulated a deep understanding of the complexity of the human experience and has made continuous progress in his personal growth. This has enabled him to provide quality counselling to people facing a wide range of mental health challenges. His goal is to promote positive change and mental resilience in the lives of his clients, contributing to their health and well-being.
Specialisations
Dr. Jerry Zhi specialises in providing psychologically and socially integrated counselling interventions in the areas of NDIS psycho-social capacity building, early adulthood and adolescent mental health, and complex psychological disorders including schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and brain injury. He also provide psycho-social function capacity assessment and report services and can assist in the application for NDIS.
In terms of counselling techniques, Dr. Zhi integrates various evidence-based approaches and specialises in CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), motivational interviewing, as well as strengths-based approach and systemic theories to provide comprehensive support to clients.
Now offering individual counselling.
Education
PhD in Social Work, Researcher and Lecturer, Griffith University.
Registrations
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), Registered Social Worker with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Registered Social Worker with WorkCover Australia.
Yvonne Shih
Child Psychotherapy & Early Intervention Specialist
Wait time: within 1 week
Language
English/Mandarin /Taiwanese
Locations
Melbourne face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Yvonne Shih is a Child Psychotherapy and Early Intervention Specialist whose work is grounded in postgraduate training from the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University, where she completed the Master of Child Psychotherapy Studies (M6022). This psychiatry based training gives her a deep understanding of children’s emotional development, relational patterns, and early mental health, allowing her to work with young children in a way that is both therapeutically attuned and developmentally precise.
With additional qualifications in counselling, psychology, education, and child life therapy — and over two decades of experience as an early childhood and primary teacher, mentor, and educational leader — Yvonne brings a rare combination of clinical insight and practical, real world understanding of how children learn, relate, and grow.
Yvonne has supported children for many years across emotional regulation challenges, anxiety, social interaction difficulties, developmental vulnerabilities, and early learning needs. Her sessions draw on therapeutic play, storytelling, and relational psychotherapy to help children build confidence, emotional security, and readiness for learning. Her psychiatry grounded training allows her to recognise the emotional meanings behind behaviour, helping children feel understood at a deeper level and supporting long term change rather than short term compliance.
Specialisations
At Mindspace, Yvonne focuses on early intervention, emotional regulation, social communication, and school readiness assessment and counselling aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). She also provides psychodynamic assessment using play, observation, and developmental understanding to gain insight into each child’s emotional world, emerging capacities, and relational needs.
Yvonne is highly experienced in parenting consultation, helping caregivers understand their child’s behaviour through a developmental and relational lens. Her psychiatry informed approach supports parents to make sense of their child’s emotional signals, intergenerational patterns, and stress responses. She offers practical, compassionate strategies that strengthen connection, reduce conflict, and build confidence at home.
As a Certified Child Life Therapist (ACLTA), Yvonne brings additional expertise in supporting children through medical procedures, hospital visits, and health related stress. This specialised background — uncommon outside hospital settings — enables her to create calm, predictable, and emotionally safe experiences for children facing unfamiliar or challenging situations.
Her work includes school and kindergarten visit observations, parent and educator psychoeducation, and collaborative planning across home and learning environments. Warm, attuned, and bilingual in English and Mandarin, Yvonne creates a safe and supportive space where children can express themselves, feel understood, and grow at their own pace.
Yvonne is also an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner and provides Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) services within the relevant professional framework.
Education
- Master of Mental Health Science in Child Psychotherapy(Psychoanalytic), Monash University
- Master of Education, Monash University
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Monash University
- Graduate Diploma in Coaching and Counselling, Deakin University
- Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood (Music Major), Monash University
Registrations
- Certified Child Life Therapist (ACLTA)
- VIT Dual Registered Teacher (Early Childhood & Primary)
- CPCA Registered Psychotherapist (Certified Practising Counsellor)
- NDIS Claimable Early Childhood Counsellor（self or agency managing NDIS funding)
Lily Luo
SENIOR COUNSELLOR
Wait time: within 1 week
Language
English/Cantonese/ Mandarin
Location
Telehealth
About me
Lily (she/her/hers) is a counsellor with adequate knowledge of mental health concerns across different ages. She is experienced in providing a range of counselling support services in both group and one-on-one settings. She has worked with a range of people who have experienced trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, and other hardships. She is passionate about using a holistic and intuitive approach when supporting individuals in developing a deeper awareness and understanding of themselves.
Background & expertise
Apart from working as a counsellor, she is also working as a specialist family violence practitioner, supporting individuals and families in crisis.
Now offering individual counselling.
Qualifications
- Master of Counselling
- Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Arts (majored in psychology)
Associations and memberships
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA) (No.12099)
Ariana Fu
Registered Counsellor，CERTIFIED HAKOMI THERAPIST
Wait time: within 1 week
Language
Mandarin/English/Hokkien
Locations
Adelaide face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Over more than a decade, I have journeyed from facing a serious illness, undergoing chemotherapy and transplantation, to becoming a professional counsellor. This path has deepened my belief that every person struggling through hardship within them a resilience and capacity for recovery beyond imagination. With a gentle yet powerful presence, I accompany each client, helping those who seek solace in pain to rediscover their strength and live a life of authenticity and richness.
I am a devoted practitioner of daily mindfulness and have participated in numerous trainings in mindful self-compassion, mindfulness-based stress reduction, the power of awareness, and silent mindfulness retreats.
I live with my husband and daughter in a serene corner of Adelaide. I love life, exploring mountains and rivers, appreciating the seasons, and staying in tune with my inner world. I have a deep passion for Buddhism and philosophy, often taking quiet moments to close my eyes and connect with the heart, following the wisdom of “seek within, not outside.”
Beyond my professional work, I continue to devote myself to voluntary companionship, visiting palliative care wards, walking alongside patients and their families through illness, fear, and parting, and supporting them to transform the suffering of this journey into inner resilience.
Background & expertise
Anqi is an experienced counsellor, skilled in utilising mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy to provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental, and nourishing therapeutic space. With a careful and holistic perspective, she accompanies clients in exploring their inner world, guiding them to deepen self-awareness, navigate life’s challenges, and embark on a journey of healing. While providing services at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Adelaide and Flinders Medical Centre, Anqi consistently placed patients at the centre of care, attuning to each individual, combining evidence-based assessment and interventions to help many clients reclaim their inner strength.
During her training at the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, Anqi integrated psychological theory with counselling practice through systematic coursework and extensive case studies, continually refining her professional skills. She further received comprehensive and rigorous training, completing the long-term, advanced-level system training in Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy, integrating mindful awareness and body-centred perception into clinical practice, steadily enhancing her professional competence and intervention skills. Through years of dedicated practice within the Hakomi Institute’s therapist certification system in the United States, Anqi ultimately gained recognition from an internationally renowned team of psychotherapy experts and earned her certification as a Hakomi Therapist. In recent years, she has contributed to teaching at the Hakomi Institute of China, assisting in psychotherapy training, providing practical guidance to students, and supporting them in their development as independent psychotherapists.
As a registered counsellor (ACA No.82365) and a Certified Hakomi Therapist, Anqi has accumulated thousands of hours of professional counselling experience. She hearfully accompanies each client in exploring their inner world, rebuilding self-strength, and moving toward a fulfilling life. Her clients include adolescents and adults, and she provides individual, couple, and family counselling, helping clients gain deep support and transformation through various life challenges. Over years of practice, Anqi has focused on developing her core areas of expertise:
🌿 Supporting adolescents in managing academic stress, peer relationships, and emotional challenges related to growth
🌿 Helping adults cope with work and life stress, major life transitions, anxiety, and depression
🌿 Assisting couples and families in improving communication, resolving conflicts, and restoring the flow of love
🌿 Caring for trauma survivors, facilitating the healing of inner wounds, and restoring life resilience
🌿 Supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in facing societal pressures and psychological challenges
🌿 Healing childhood wounds—the unspoken neglect, insecurity, and unmet needs
For Anqi, psychotherapy is not only a professional method but also a deeply cherished and transformative practice in her life. Through her own life journey and in accompanying clients, she continually witnesses profound inner transformation—from struggle to freedom, from suffering to release—ultimately arriving at unconditional self-acceptance and living a joyful life. Details about the Hakomi psychotherapy approach and Anqi’s certification can be found on the official website: https://hakomiinstitute.com
“If you long for a gentle and mindful path of healing, I would be honoured to accompany you on the journey of exploring your inner world. In life’s lowest moments, I will be by your side, being with you through the darkness until you once again feel the resilience deep within, reawaken your life energy, and experience hope that empowers you to move forward.” — Anqi
Qualifications
- Master of Counselling（In Progress) – Torrens University
- Diploma of Counselling – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
- Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy Comprehensive Training – Advanced Level in Hakomi Institute
- Master of Speech Pathology – Flinders University
- Master of Laws – East China University of Political Science and Law
Associations and memberships
- Registered Counsellor, Australian Counselling Association (ACA), No. 82365
- Certified Hakomi Therapist, Hakomi Institute, USA
- Member, Palliative Care South Australia (PCSA)
- Teaching Assistant, Hakomi Institute of China
Bloom Nipawan
REGISTERED COUNSELLOR
Wait time: within 1 week
Language
Thai/English
Locations
Melbourne CBD face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Bloom offers individual therapy to people who may experience a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues. She strives to help individuals gain an in-depth understanding of themselves and their experiences with the ultimate goal of alleviation of their difficulties.
Bloom will meet clients wherever they are on their wellness journey. She offers a calming and supportive space, where clients are free to express themselves and dig deeper to understand their challenges better. She combines therapeutic approaches based on individual client needs so that therapy is personalised and relevant.
Background & expertise
Bloom completed a Master of Counselling from Monash University. The degree has equipped her with experiences in working with clients from different backgrounds. Apart from working as a counsellor, Bloom works as a Youth Mentor, providing support for young carers in Melbourne.
Now offering individual counselling.
Qualifications
- Master of Counselling, Monash University
Associations and memberships
- Member of Australian Counselling Association (No. 19375)
Eva Huang
Registered Counsellor/BUPA REGISTERED
Wait time: within 1 week
Language
English/Mandarin/Japanese
Locations
Melbourne CBD face-to-face/Telehealth
About me
Eva Huang is an empathetic and passionate counsellor with a strong academic background and extensive clinical experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling from Monash University and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the University of Melbourne. Her honours research, titled “How do people schedule multiple tasks? Optimality of Human Scheduling in Typing Task” highlights her deep understanding of and interest in behavioural-cognitive psychology. Eva has continued to advance her academic pursuits through hands-on practice and research, sharpening her insights into complex psychological phenomena.
Eva is actively engaged in various forms of clinical work, including emotion management, relationship issues, self-exploration, and personal growth for adolescents and adults. She has led numerous mental health workshops on mindfulness practice, emotion regulation, and cognitive emotion management at universities and during her time at Mindspace Consulting. Eva specialises in providing practical psychological support to adolescents, adults, students, and individuals from multicultural backgrounds.
Eva views every counselling session as an opportunity to help others and to grow alongside them. She has a strong interest and experience in working with both young people and elders, believing that life wisdom and growth can emerge from adversity. Eva is dedicated to being a supportive presence and witness to her clients’ journeys, helping them navigate their lives with professional counselling and genuine companionship.
Eva helps her clients build resilience and find hope, believing that change begins the moment you decide to seek help.
Specialisations
Eva specialises in supporting adolescents and adults in areas such as emotion management (depression, anxiety etc), relationship improvement, trauma healing, self-exploration, and personal growth. She has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues, with a particular emphasis on trauma. In her counselling practice, Eva adopts a person-centred and integrative approach, skillfully combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Self-Compassion Work to tailor interventions to each client’s unique needs.
Now offering individual counselling.
Education
- Master of Counselling, Monash University, VIC Australia
- Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) in Psychology, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Registrations
- Member of Australian Counselling Association (ACA Level 3) (No. 25120)
- Registered BUPA Counsellor (Provider Number: J002717)
