- Relationship challenges
- Career and motivation
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Qing
Qing (Christina) Chen is an AASW social worker with 10 years of experience supporting people through relationship strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem and career stress. She works with depression and mood concerns, and helps people explore life purpose when big changes make direction feel unclear.
Christina draws on practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns that keep people feeling stuck. She uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches to strengthen emotional awareness and communication skills. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment coping for anxiety and sleep problems.
In sessions she explains concepts plainly and offers hands-on strategies. Clients learn ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, practise emotion regulation, and try small behaviour changes that can improve mood and sleep. She also works on relationship communication and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.
Christina offers support that recognises cultural background, including counselling for people from Chinese backgrounds in English or Mandarin. She aims to help people name what matters next, whether that is career direction, repairing connection, or managing ongoing health-related challenges.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to the person. Practical exercises, brief skill-building and reflective conversation are commonly used so people can apply what they learn between sessions.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with low motivation, career uncertainty and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces practical exercises to reduce symptoms of depression and improve sleep. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises listening and reflection so people feel understood while they clarify priorities and values.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That might mean trying ACT strategies for purpose-finding alongside CBT tools for sleep, or using client-centred talking time to untangle difficult decisions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows use of guided mindfulness or relaxation exercises and sharing of worksheets between sessions. If a specific format matters to you, check the session options when you schedule to ensure they match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship difficulties, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and introduce small, practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience in mental health practice in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds AASW credentialing and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what about cancellations?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.