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especially when we are going through a tough time. If this is something you struggle with, I’ll support you to recognise your strengths, overcome barriers, and build a meaningful life that you value.

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As a psychologist, one of the most important things for me is to build a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, which makes a strong foundation for efficient therapy. Therapy goals are drawn up in collaboration with clients and parents in session, and I endeavour to create a safe therapy space for my clients. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and adopt a strength-based, eclectic therapy approach to suit the individual needs of clients I work with. 

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Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as an early childhood teacher registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. I embrace an empowering approach when working with children, and respect them as my equals. In addition to psychology, another passion of mine is studying languages. I speak 6 languages (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Malay language and Japanese), and achieved native language level proficiency with the first 4 on the list. Therefore, I am able to offer psychology services in Mandarin and Cantonese, in addition to English. Multicultural awareness helps me offer culturally sensitive support to clients from diverse cultures at work.

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In terms of personal interests, I am a Potterhead and fan of many Sanrio and Disney characters. I love travelling and have an appreciation for heritage buildings (the oldest one I’ve stayed at was built in the Dark Ages, more than 500 years ago) because once again, I love anything with a good story and a rich history. In the last few years, I have also been enjoying pyrography (wood burning) immensely.

 

At home, I am the proud mum to my 4 furbabies, Hugo, Sunshine, Moon and Monster Nana. They all had a tough start to life, some with impacts that may be here to stay for life, but presently, they believe that they run the household and call the shots. Who knows? Perhaps one day, one of them may show potential to be a therapy cat or dog, and you might get to meet them!
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Education and professional memberships:

• Full registration with Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)

• Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology

• Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Approved Supervisor

• Full member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (MAAPi)

• Full registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching (non-practicing)

• Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology (M. Ed & Dev. Psych)

• Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (BPsych Honours)

• Bachelor of Arts, majors in Psychology & Japanese (BA)

• Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)