Asian Psychologists and Therapists in Williamstown, VIC

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Kyo Chung
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
(03) 9068 5740 View (03) 9068 5740
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Annabel Chan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Online Only
You might be neurodivergent and queer (or neuroqueer), part of poly/ENM or kink communities, or a sex-worker seeking care that doesn’t judge or pathologise. Perhaps you’ve spent years masking, managing burnout, anxiety or low mood, complex family dynamics, or the push–pull of intimacy and independence. You want therapy that understands culture, eldest daughter intergenerational trauma, chronic illness and sensory needs; practical support with boundaries, communication, co-regulation and self-advocacy; and space to rethink attachment, explore identity, and rebuild after trauma.
You might be neurodivergent and queer (or neuroqueer), part of poly/ENM or kink communities, or a sex-worker seeking care that doesn’t judge or pathologise. Perhaps you’ve spent years masking, managing burnout, anxiety or low mood, complex family dynamics, or the push–pull of intimacy and independence. You want therapy that understands culture, eldest daughter intergenerational trauma, chronic illness and sensory needs; practical support with boundaries, communication, co-regulation and self-advocacy; and space to rethink attachment, explore identity, and rebuild after trauma.
0413 887 975 View 0413 887 975
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Nikki Black
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling can help you navigate your way back to feeling better about life. I’m a compassionate counsellor with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues. Taking that first step toward change is often the hardest, but with new strategies and support change is possible.
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling can help you navigate your way back to feeling better about life. I’m a compassionate counsellor with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues. Taking that first step toward change is often the hardest, but with new strategies and support change is possible.
0461 467 981 View 0461 467 981
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Dr Sandra Nguyen
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
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I am also fluent in Vietnamese.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I have 20 years experience and professional training in helping people to overcome a wide range of problems.
I am also fluent in Vietnamese.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I have 20 years experience and professional training in helping people to overcome a wide range of problems.
(03) 9034 6057 View (03) 9034 6057

More Therapists Nearby

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Ryan Hsu
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
Ryan is a counsellor and sex therapist keen to work with LGBTIQA+ communities, migrants and refugees. He/they take an intersectional approach to supporting his clients. He/they have a Master of Counselling and Master of Law from Monash University, a Master of Science in Medicine (SRH) specialising in Psychosexual Therapy from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology from Curtin University.
Ryan is a counsellor and sex therapist keen to work with LGBTIQA+ communities, migrants and refugees. He/they take an intersectional approach to supporting his clients. He/they have a Master of Counselling and Master of Law from Monash University, a Master of Science in Medicine (SRH) specialising in Psychosexual Therapy from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology from Curtin University.
(03) 8400 0614 View (03) 8400 0614
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Sayali Shridhar Sawant
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Online Only
Many of the people I work with are navigating significant life transitions - adjusting to a new culture, managing early parenthood, coping with anxiety or grief, or supporting a young person through a difficult time. My clients often feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to ask for help, yet carry a quiet hope for change. I bring over a decade of experience across Australia and overseas, working with adults, young people, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Drawing on narrative therapy and trauma-informed approaches, I help you reconnect with your strengths and find your way forward.
Many of the people I work with are navigating significant life transitions - adjusting to a new culture, managing early parenthood, coping with anxiety or grief, or supporting a young person through a difficult time. My clients often feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to ask for help, yet carry a quiet hope for change. I bring over a decade of experience across Australia and overseas, working with adults, young people, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Drawing on narrative therapy and trauma-informed approaches, I help you reconnect with your strengths and find your way forward.
(03) 8771 5306 View (03) 8771 5306
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Tunteeya Yamaoka
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Prahran, VIC 3181
I am a psychologist and couples counsellor who supports people with discovering their identity and finding a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. My special area of interest includes cross-cultural identity, ADHD, OCD and relationship problems.
I am a psychologist and couples counsellor who supports people with discovering their identity and finding a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. My special area of interest includes cross-cultural identity, ADHD, OCD and relationship problems.
(03) 7003 2099 View (03) 7003 2099
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Sophia Tran
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Sophia Tran is a Vietnamese-born Asian-Australian Clinical Psychologist.
Her approach to therapy is collaborative and integrative, and she tailors treatment to each client’s needs and goals. Sophia primarily draws from evidence-based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, attachment-based approaches, and culturally responsive practice.
Sophia Tran is a Vietnamese-born Asian-Australian Clinical Psychologist.
Her approach to therapy is collaborative and integrative, and she tailors treatment to each client’s needs and goals. Sophia primarily draws from evidence-based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, attachment-based approaches, and culturally responsive practice.
(02) 9538 7671 View (02) 9538 7671
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Selena Meneghini
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
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. Whether you have a difficult person in your life, a tough job, or are struggling to understand parts of yourself or others, therapy is a safe place to work through 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. Whether you have a difficult person in your life, a tough job, or are struggling to understand parts of yourself or others, therapy is a safe place to work through 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.
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Ché Stevenson
Psychotherapist, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
One of the barriers to self-care is allowing yourself to go into the depths of your experiences. Often, we are challenged to explore and understand this profound chasm, to touch what is held there, to hear its messages, and to connect with compassion to the raw emotions that have been lying dormant for years or just surfaced. By peering into the abyss, we can gain deeper understanding of ourselves and insight into the meaning of our lives; transforming and opening up possibilities the future could hold for us.
One of the barriers to self-care is allowing yourself to go into the depths of your experiences. Often, we are challenged to explore and understand this profound chasm, to touch what is held there, to hear its messages, and to connect with compassion to the raw emotions that have been lying dormant for years or just surfaced. By peering into the abyss, we can gain deeper understanding of ourselves and insight into the meaning of our lives; transforming and opening up possibilities the future could hold for us.
(03) 9118 9050 View (03) 9118 9050
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Carlyn Chen
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a Teochew person working on Gadigal land, working to decolonise myself and my therapy to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive counselling to people of all cultures and identities. I offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy that will be tailored to your needs, taking into account mind, body, nervous system, emotions and context. I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal and will work collaboratively with you to uncover and grow this. I have provided holistic counselling and case management support to young people and adults experiencing complex trauma in the not for profit and health sectors since 2015.
I am a Teochew person working on Gadigal land, working to decolonise myself and my therapy to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive counselling to people of all cultures and identities. I offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy that will be tailored to your needs, taking into account mind, body, nervous system, emotions and context. I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal and will work collaboratively with you to uncover and grow this. I have provided holistic counselling and case management support to young people and adults experiencing complex trauma in the not for profit and health sectors since 2015.
(02) 9100 0467 View (02) 9100 0467
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Dr Mamun Ala
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L2
Online Only
My ideal client feels emotionally overwhelmed and stuck, even if they appear to be coping. They may be dealing with anxiety, ongoing stress, low mood or depression, emotional disturbance, or relationship challenges. They want a safe, non-judgmental space to feel heard and understood, along with practical support to make sense of their emotions, reduce distress, and build coping strategies. They may also want help with communication, boundaries, confidence, and regaining a sense of control. Their goals are clarity, emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a more balanced life.
My ideal client feels emotionally overwhelmed and stuck, even if they appear to be coping. They may be dealing with anxiety, ongoing stress, low mood or depression, emotional disturbance, or relationship challenges. They want a safe, non-judgmental space to feel heard and understood, along with practical support to make sense of their emotions, reduce distress, and build coping strategies. They may also want help with communication, boundaries, confidence, and regaining a sense of control. Their goals are clarity, emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a more balanced life.
(03) 8658 8980 View (03) 8658 8980
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Phuong Tran
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VIC 3021
Phuong Tran is a compassionate and experienced clinical psychotherapist and counsellor with over 16 years of expertise. She specialises in helping individuals navigate emotional, mental, and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, etc. Phuong provides a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. Clients come to her feeling overwhelmed, seeking not only relief but also personal growth, clarity, and purpose. Phuong’s holistic, culturally sensitive approach empowers them to regain control, build emotional resilience, and achieve lasting well-being.
Phuong Tran is a compassionate and experienced clinical psychotherapist and counsellor with over 16 years of expertise. She specialises in helping individuals navigate emotional, mental, and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, etc. Phuong provides a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. Clients come to her feeling overwhelmed, seeking not only relief but also personal growth, clarity, and purpose. Phuong’s holistic, culturally sensitive approach empowers them to regain control, build emotional resilience, and achieve lasting well-being.
(03) 7302 8767 View (03) 7302 8767
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Jacky Cheung
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Essendon, VIC 3040
Jacky is a registered psychologist with five years of post-graduate experience. He provides psychological treatment and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, with or without mental health diagnoses. Throughout his previous roles, he has worked with individuals aged 4 and above from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. His strengths as a psychologist include his ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients in making meaningful changes by developing practical skills and helpful thinking patterns.
Jacky is a registered psychologist with five years of post-graduate experience. He provides psychological treatment and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, with or without mental health diagnoses. Throughout his previous roles, he has worked with individuals aged 4 and above from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. His strengths as a psychologist include his ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients in making meaningful changes by developing practical skills and helpful thinking patterns.
(03) 9007 2509 View (03) 9007 2509
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Kimberly Tng
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
You're Asian Australian, high-functioning, and carrying the silent weight of family pressure, perfectionism, and cultural beauty standards.
I’m Kim, a psychologist trained in Singapore and Australia. I skip the "Cultural 101" and use CBT, Schema, EMDR, and CBT-E to untangle old patterns. My style is calm, structured, and practical. No GP referral or Medicare required, ensuring 100% privacy. Reach out today.
You're Asian Australian, high-functioning, and carrying the silent weight of family pressure, perfectionism, and cultural beauty standards.
I’m Kim, a psychologist trained in Singapore and Australia. I skip the "Cultural 101" and use CBT, Schema, EMDR, and CBT-E to untangle old patterns. My style is calm, structured, and practical. No GP referral or Medicare required, ensuring 100% privacy. Reach out today.
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Milly Tupthim
Psychologist, MPsych
Online Only
My practice style is collaborative, neuro-affirming, and culturally attuned. I understand the challenges of holding multiple cultural identities and seeking help when you're used to managing everything yourself. You are more than welcome here.
My practice style is collaborative, neuro-affirming, and culturally attuned. I understand the challenges of holding multiple cultural identities and seeking help when you're used to managing everything yourself. You are more than welcome here.
0401 953 956 View 0401 953 956
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Bayside Counselling & Consultation (Wheelers Hill)
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
2 Endorsed
Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
(03) 9034 6183 View (03) 9034 6183
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Shiao-Hua Kwong
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Carlton, VIC 3053
Hello, I'm a Clinical Psychologist who believes meaningful change begins with understanding. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to understand the patterns shaping their emotional wellbeing, and together we develop practical, evidence-based strategies for lasting change. Having migrated to Australia as an adult and changed careers before becoming a psychologist, I bring a breadth of life experience and an appreciation of life's transitions, identity and change. I feel privileged to support people in rebuilding hope and creating a meaningful life.
Hello, I'm a Clinical Psychologist who believes meaningful change begins with understanding. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to understand the patterns shaping their emotional wellbeing, and together we develop practical, evidence-based strategies for lasting change. Having migrated to Australia as an adult and changed careers before becoming a psychologist, I bring a breadth of life experience and an appreciation of life's transitions, identity and change. I feel privileged to support people in rebuilding hope and creating a meaningful life.
(03) 9111 2663 View (03) 9111 2663
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Yuying Zhao
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
2 Endorsed
Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
I am a Chinese-speaking psychotherapist/ couples therapist; most private insurances are accepted.
Yuying offers Chinese counselling in Burwood, Glen Waverley and Keysborough for both online and face-to-face clients. The purpose of Mandarin psychology counselling in Melbourne is to promote personal growth.
I am a Chinese-speaking psychotherapist/ couples therapist; most private insurances are accepted.
Yuying offers Chinese counselling in Burwood, Glen Waverley and Keysborough for both online and face-to-face clients. The purpose of Mandarin psychology counselling in Melbourne is to promote personal growth.
(03) 8771 4121 View (03) 8771 4121
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Eva Truong
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
I'm Eva Truong, a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges and transitions. I provide a compassionate, person-centred, and strength-based approach to help clients build resilience, insight, and lasting change. I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict. Together, we create practical pathways toward healing.
I'm Eva Truong, a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges and transitions. I provide a compassionate, person-centred, and strength-based approach to help clients build resilience, insight, and lasting change. I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict. Together, we create practical pathways toward healing.
(03) 7302 2563 View (03) 7302 2563
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.