Asian Psychologists and Therapists in Toongabbie, NSW
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Whether you’re excitedly planning for your wedding, feeling disappointed in your relationship or the spark has waned after decades of marriage, know I too have travelled the relationship roller coaster of euphoria & broken dreams. The reality is, these relationship struggles can overflow into parenting too. You may be excitedly expecting your first child or perhaps, you're feeling overwhelmed by your children's attitude. Regardless of what stage you're in, hope exists for you to recalibrate your relationships and parenting. I'm looking forward to supporting you to do this, so you can know empowerment & joy in your current season.
Whether you’re excitedly planning for your wedding, feeling disappointed in your relationship or the spark has waned after decades of marriage, know I too have travelled the relationship roller coaster of euphoria & broken dreams. The reality is, these relationship struggles can overflow into parenting too. You may be excitedly expecting your first child or perhaps, you're feeling overwhelmed by your children's attitude. Regardless of what stage you're in, hope exists for you to recalibrate your relationships and parenting. I'm looking forward to supporting you to do this, so you can know empowerment & joy in your current season.
If life feels overwhelming, emotionally exhausting, or you’ve been carrying unanswered questions for too long, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and overwhelming personal stress. Many people spend years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional needs. Your wellbeing matters too.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental. Together, we work to understand your experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen emotional res
If life feels overwhelming, emotionally exhausting, or you’ve been carrying unanswered questions for too long, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and overwhelming personal stress. Many people spend years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional needs. Your wellbeing matters too.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental. Together, we work to understand your experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen emotional res
You may notice that despite your best efforts, stress, conflict, or painful memories keep resurfacing. Your mind might race, your body may feel tense, or you may find it hard to stay present and calm. These experiences are not signs of weakness. They’re signs that your nervous system has been working hard to keep you safe. Over time, those protective responses can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or exhausted. Healing begins when we start to listen to these signals with curiosity and compassion, understanding what your mind and body are trying to tell you, and gently creating space for balance and renewal.
You may notice that despite your best efforts, stress, conflict, or painful memories keep resurfacing. Your mind might race, your body may feel tense, or you may find it hard to stay present and calm. These experiences are not signs of weakness. They’re signs that your nervous system has been working hard to keep you safe. Over time, those protective responses can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or exhausted. Healing begins when we start to listen to these signals with curiosity and compassion, understanding what your mind and body are trying to tell you, and gently creating space for balance and renewal.
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I am here to help you heal from trauma — whether it’s PTSD, CPTSD, narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, or the pain of a relationship breakdown. Life is not always fair, but together we can focus on your self-growth, identify areas for change, and work towards a more fulfilling, grounded, and meaningful life.
My approach is client-centred and attachment-based, with a focus on understanding and working with your emotions. By learning to recognise, process, and regulate your emotions, you can begin to navigate challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Every story is unique and worth continuing, with the potential to flourish.
I am here to help you heal from trauma — whether it’s PTSD, CPTSD, narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, or the pain of a relationship breakdown. Life is not always fair, but together we can focus on your self-growth, identify areas for change, and work towards a more fulfilling, grounded, and meaningful life.
My approach is client-centred and attachment-based, with a focus on understanding and working with your emotions. By learning to recognise, process, and regulate your emotions, you can begin to navigate challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Every story is unique and worth continuing, with the potential to flourish.
I provide a bilingual service (English & Korean) and have a deep understanding of problems many migrants face in a foreign country as a migrant myself.
I provide empathic and authentic understanding to create a safe place for clients as a culturally informed counsellor. I use integrative approaches such as interpersonal therapy, CBT, person-centred therapy, attachment therapy, systems therapy, and solution-focused therapy based on a deep understanding of the needs of each client.
I provide a bilingual service (English & Korean) and have a deep understanding of problems many migrants face in a foreign country as a migrant myself.
I provide empathic and authentic understanding to create a safe place for clients as a culturally informed counsellor. I use integrative approaches such as interpersonal therapy, CBT, person-centred therapy, attachment therapy, systems therapy, and solution-focused therapy based on a deep understanding of the needs of each client.
Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Why can't we stop fighting?’ ‘Why do I feel disrespected/dismissed?’ ‘Why am I dissatisfied with my life?’ 'Why am I constantly anxious?'. If these thoughts are recurring often, individual, couple or family counselling will help you gain clarity, improve communication and create a more satisfied life. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.
Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Why can't we stop fighting?’ ‘Why do I feel disrespected/dismissed?’ ‘Why am I dissatisfied with my life?’ 'Why am I constantly anxious?'. If these thoughts are recurring often, individual, couple or family counselling will help you gain clarity, improve communication and create a more satisfied life. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.
With extensive experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly within Asian communities, Fiona understands the important influence that culture, family, and faith can have on mental health & wellbeing.
Fiona takes a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach to therapy and is an accredited EMDR practitioner. She provides evidence-based treatment tailored to each client’s needs, supporting them to process difficult experiences, build effective coping strategies, and improve their overall wellbeing.
With extensive experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly within Asian communities, Fiona understands the important influence that culture, family, and faith can have on mental health & wellbeing.
Fiona takes a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach to therapy and is an accredited EMDR practitioner. She provides evidence-based treatment tailored to each client’s needs, supporting them to process difficult experiences, build effective coping strategies, and improve their overall wellbeing.
Life can be challenging, and everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Helen Tang, the therapist in iCARE Counselling & Coaching, offers a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. Through compassionate support, guidance and evidence-based practices, we aim to enhance your overall well-being and empower you to rediscover hope and resilience.
Life can be challenging, and everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Helen Tang, the therapist in iCARE Counselling & Coaching, offers a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. Through compassionate support, guidance and evidence-based practices, we aim to enhance your overall well-being and empower you to rediscover hope and resilience.
Hi! I am a registered Psychologist, Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, and APS Accredited Supervisor. I work with individuals aged 15 years and above who experience mild to severe levels of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, intrusive and/or self-loathing thoughts, interpersonal issues, complicated grief, childhood trauma and personality disorders.
Hi! I am a registered Psychologist, Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, and APS Accredited Supervisor. I work with individuals aged 15 years and above who experience mild to severe levels of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, intrusive and/or self-loathing thoughts, interpersonal issues, complicated grief, childhood trauma and personality disorders.
I have experience to work with:
Individual with depression, trauma & grieving individuals;
Individuals with relationship problems & stuck in a life dilemma; Middle-aged challenges in personal life & at work;
individuals interested in learning mental health literacy;
Chinese immigrants with relationship/intergenerational conflicts & integration difficulties
Carers with challenges in balancing their own well-being with the responsibilities of caring for others
As a bilingual counsellor with extensive counselling experience of different presenting issues, I can offer one-on-one counselling sessions for individuals in either English, Mandarin or Cantonese. With rich experience of providing psychoeducation and running carer support educational programs, I can facilitate psychoeducation for individuals or groups.
I have experience to work with:
Individual with depression, trauma & grieving individuals;
Individuals with relationship problems & stuck in a life dilemma; Middle-aged challenges in personal life & at work;
individuals interested in learning mental health literacy;
Chinese immigrants with relationship/intergenerational conflicts & integration difficulties
Carers with challenges in balancing their own well-being with the responsibilities of caring for others
As a bilingual counsellor with extensive counselling experience of different presenting issues, I can offer one-on-one counselling sessions for individuals in either English, Mandarin or Cantonese. With rich experience of providing psychoeducation and running carer support educational programs, I can facilitate psychoeducation for individuals or groups.
Peter understands messiness of life and how perfectly imperfect we as humans are. He believes that there is always beauty, strength and hope to be found in every circumstance. Peter’s ethos when it comes to counselling is to journey with you; helping you to process the hurt and trauma, celebrate the wins, grieve the losses, rediscover who you are, engaging in desired behavioural changes for a more meaningful and fulfilled life and lastly the discovery priceless gems on the way.
Peter understands messiness of life and how perfectly imperfect we as humans are. He believes that there is always beauty, strength and hope to be found in every circumstance. Peter’s ethos when it comes to counselling is to journey with you; helping you to process the hurt and trauma, celebrate the wins, grieve the losses, rediscover who you are, engaging in desired behavioural changes for a more meaningful and fulfilled life and lastly the discovery priceless gems on the way.
I am an experienced bilingual therapist, offering counselling in both English and Thai.
I warmly invite anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, stuck, hurt, disconnected from themselves, or carrying emotional wounds from the past. You may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, or simply wanting to understand yourself on a deeper level. I offer a safe and compassionate space where we can explore what you are going through and navigate these challenges together.
I am an experienced bilingual therapist, offering counselling in both English and Thai.
I warmly invite anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, stuck, hurt, disconnected from themselves, or carrying emotional wounds from the past. You may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, or simply wanting to understand yourself on a deeper level. I offer a safe and compassionate space where we can explore what you are going through and navigate these challenges together.
I am a warm, authentic psychologist who believes we all need a little help sometimes.
If you have been feeling stuck in work, relationships, or life in general, we will work on short-term strategies as well as long-term patterns and how to shift these.
I am particularly passionate about helping individuals build thriving, healthy connections for themselves. My background in leadership consulting has also been helpful in understanding workplace dynamics.
I am a warm, authentic psychologist who believes we all need a little help sometimes.
If you have been feeling stuck in work, relationships, or life in general, we will work on short-term strategies as well as long-term patterns and how to shift these.
I am particularly passionate about helping individuals build thriving, healthy connections for themselves. My background in leadership consulting has also been helpful in understanding workplace dynamics.
Christopher Tran (Assisting Multicultural Australians)
Psychologist, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
Therapy for multicultural Australians navigating life between cultures
You might feel like you're always switching between worlds — at home, at work, and within yourself. Maybe you’re carrying cultural expectations you didn’t choose. You might feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, disconnected in relationships, or just emotionally exhausted trying to hold everything together.
If this resonates, you're in the right place.
I work with people from multicultural backgrounds, especially second or third-generation Australians and children of migrants, who want to feel more in control, more grounded, and more at ease in themselves.
Therapy for multicultural Australians navigating life between cultures
You might feel like you're always switching between worlds — at home, at work, and within yourself. Maybe you’re carrying cultural expectations you didn’t choose. You might feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, disconnected in relationships, or just emotionally exhausted trying to hold everything together.
If this resonates, you're in the right place.
I work with people from multicultural backgrounds, especially second or third-generation Australians and children of migrants, who want to feel more in control, more grounded, and more at ease in themselves.
Therapy is about learning to be gentle and honest with yourself—finding the courage to face what we've been avoiding and feel what we've been pushing down.
Hi, I'm Stella—a registered counsellor and art therapist.
Maybe you've experienced:
-Lying awake at 3am, thoughts looping endlessly
-Unable to say what you really mean to people you love
-Feeling exhausted but telling yourself "I should do more"
-Looking in the mirror and barely recognising yourself
If this resonates, know that you're not alone. Healing begins when we feel safe and understood.
Therapy is about learning to be gentle and honest with yourself—finding the courage to face what we've been avoiding and feel what we've been pushing down.
Hi, I'm Stella—a registered counsellor and art therapist.
Maybe you've experienced:
-Lying awake at 3am, thoughts looping endlessly
-Unable to say what you really mean to people you love
-Feeling exhausted but telling yourself "I should do more"
-Looking in the mirror and barely recognising yourself
If this resonates, know that you're not alone. Healing begins when we feel safe and understood.
As a proud Chinese Queer woman, I am also passionate about working with diverse sexuality, sex and gender communities.
Considering me as a companion on your healing journey, I am here to explore your issues at your pace, and help uncover your true potential with a non-pathologising and collaborative approaches to create a safe, empathic, non-judgmental space to process your difficulties.
As a proud Chinese Queer woman, I am also passionate about working with diverse sexuality, sex and gender communities.
Considering me as a companion on your healing journey, I am here to explore your issues at your pace, and help uncover your true potential with a non-pathologising and collaborative approaches to create a safe, empathic, non-judgmental space to process your difficulties.
I am an easy going psychologist who doesnt take things too seriously, however I still love to produce results. I have a wealth of experience under the NDIS, but do delve into private, work cover, CTP and victims services to broaden my experience.
I like to ensure I am the right psychologist first, and try to help refer out to someone who is suitable if I am not.
I am an easy going psychologist who doesnt take things too seriously, however I still love to produce results. I have a wealth of experience under the NDIS, but do delve into private, work cover, CTP and victims services to broaden my experience.
I like to ensure I am the right psychologist first, and try to help refer out to someone who is suitable if I am not.
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about 15 years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about 15 years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
Erin is a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor. She's warm and thoughtful providing individual, couples and relationship therapies. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space where her clients feel heard and supported to reconnect. Trained in various modalities e.g. Gottman Method, Erin helps couples and individuals break negative patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen intimacy and connection. She also supports neurodiverse individuals, couples and families with practical, evidence-based strategies. Whether navigating conflict, grief, parenting stress, or life transitions, Erin offers calm, structured guidance.
Erin is a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor. She's warm and thoughtful providing individual, couples and relationship therapies. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space where her clients feel heard and supported to reconnect. Trained in various modalities e.g. Gottman Method, Erin helps couples and individuals break negative patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen intimacy and connection. She also supports neurodiverse individuals, couples and families with practical, evidence-based strategies. Whether navigating conflict, grief, parenting stress, or life transitions, Erin offers calm, structured guidance.
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FAQ - Asian Counselling
What can an Asian therapist help with?
An Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. How an Asian therapist can make the experience feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a background such as Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Japanese, or Vietnamese, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable opening up on such topics.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language can play an important role in therapy because people often express emotions, family dynamics, and personal experiences differently depending on the language they are speaking. For some individuals, working with a therapist who speaks their native language, whether it be Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, or another language, may help sessions feel more natural and emotionally connected. Even if you are fluent in English, certain thoughts or feelings may still feel easier to communicate in your native language.
How can an Asian therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
Cultural background can play an important role in couples counselling and family therapy, particularly when family expectations, communication styles, generational differences, or cultural traditions are influencing the relationship. An Asian therapist may help partners and family members navigate these topics with more cultural understanding and less need to explain the context behind them. For multicultural or multilingual families, an Asian therapist who is bilingual may also help ensure that each person feels heard and understood during sessions.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask prospective therapists whether they have experience working with clients who share your cultural background or speak your preferred language. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might also ask whether they have worked with clients experiencing concerns related to identity, intergenerational conflict, family expectations, or cultural stigma around mental health.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Asian therapists?
The directory of Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.