Qing (Christina) Chen, AASW

Qing (Christina) Chen is an AASW social worker with ten years of experience in mental health. She works with people who are struggling with relationships, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career stress and depression. Qing speaks both English and Mandarin and aims to make sessions clear and practical.

Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative. She helps people notice how thoughts and everyday habits shape mood and behaviour, and then practises simple, repeatable skills together. Sessions often include gentle mindfulness exercises, practical ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, and steps to restore confidence in day-to-day life.

Qing has worked across a range of concerns including anxiety, mood disorders, attachment issues and problems with communication. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, immigration stress, guilt and shame, and obsessive thinking. This background guides how she tailors strategies to each person’s situation.

In therapy she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred listening. Those methods are used to help people name painful feelings, try small behaviour changes, and rebuild routines that feel manageable.

Clients can expect a respectful, culturally aware space that values their experience. Qing focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to improve sleeping, tackle unhelpful thinking patterns, and manage strong emotions.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to small actions that reflect personal values. It is useful for low mood, worry and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical behaviour changes, which can help with sleep problems, anxiety and depression. Client-Centred Therapy creates a supportive space where the counsellor listens deeply and follows the person’s pace, helping people feel understood and able to explore difficult topics.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. Qing will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit their situation. Together they will try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays relevant and useful.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. The main advantage is practical: therapy can fit around work, family and daily routines more easily. Online sessions can make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins, join from a quieter location, or avoid travel time, which helps keep progress steady without disrupting everyday life. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt ACT, CBT and client-centred work to an online setting to focus on thoughts and everyday habits.