Ms Chenhong Xu

Chen works with anxiety, phobia, depression, obsessive compulsive traits, trauma, autism spectrum, attention deficits, chronic pain/fatigue, impulsivity and emotional regulation difficulties. Clients also seek Chen’s help in navigating their relationship problems, family conflicts, parenting struggles, life transitions or existential doubts. “My clients feel a sense of focus, autonomy and equality in our sessions. I believe that the roots of psychological suffering can be addressed, and deeper, long-lasting changes can happen in a reasonable time frame.” “Experiential emotional work is a key element of my practice; clients are encouraged to feel their feelings rather than just talk about their feelings. Only after facing our anger, grief, fears and guilt, we can walk towards healing, courage, freedom and renewed hope.” Chen integrates Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Her strengths are in helping clients change their habitual cognitive and relational patterns, and providing clients with corrective emotional experiences. Her practice is culturally sensitive, feedback informed and evidence based.