- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Relationship issues
About Qiuyan
Qiuyan Yan is an ACA counsellor in Australia with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and challenges with self‑esteem. She also supports people thinking about career direction and life purpose.
Qiuyan asks people to treat themselves as the expert of their own story. In sessions she listens for strengths and practical steps that build on what is already working. Conversations focus on clear, manageable actions rather than abstract goals. That approach helps when motivation is low or confidence is shaken.
She commonly helps people cope with the everyday pressure of work and social situations. That includes workplace issues, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult concerns. She also supports people through separation and divorce and with feelings that follow traumatic events.
When grief and loss are a focus, Qiuyan works on ways to make space for difficult emotions while finding ways to handle daily responsibilities. For relationship worries she helps people clarify communication patterns and set boundaries that match their priorities. Career conversations look at values, decision points and small experiments to test options.
Sessions can include straightforward coping strategies, conversational reflection and planning for next steps. Qiuyan uses English and Mandarin with clients. She asks people to start with a short matching questionnaire so a first session can be scheduled.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Qiuyan works with evidence‑based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is brief, problem‑focused work that helps identify patterns maintaining stress or anxiety and then tests small behavioural changes to reduce them. This can suit workplace worries and social anxiety where stepwise practice is useful.Another approach emphasises emotion processing and coping skills for grief and loss. That involves naming and sitting with difficult feelings for short periods, building routines to manage daily tasks, and developing ways to respond when emotions become intense. These methods help people continue with day‑to‑day life while they process what has happened.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Qiuyan will discuss options and decide together which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning guides what is tried first and how progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑ins when schedules are tight. Therapists use different formats for different needs, and Qiuyan will help match the session type to each person’s practical circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self‑esteem and career questions, plus related areas like life purpose and workplace issues.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She listens for strengths and helps identify small, practical steps. Conversations aim to clarify priorities and test simple changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, career concerns and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and is based in Australia.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Does she take international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What is the cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.