- Sleep and rest
- Relationship help
- Mandarin and English
About Qing
Qing (Christina) Chen is an AASW social worker who helps people facing relationship problems, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem and career stress. She writes and speaks in plain terms and aims to make first steps feel manageable for worried parents and adults. She is fluent in English and Mandarin.
With ten years in mental health work, Christina focuses on anxiety, depression and emotional regulation. She supports people who struggle with motivation, anger, and post-traumatic stress. Her practice pays attention to cultural context, especially for clients from Chinese backgrounds.
Christina combines practical techniques with a person-centred stance. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, learn skills for handling strong feelings, and rebuild routines that support better sleep and daily functioning. Sessions emphasise simple, doable steps rather than jargon.
She runs group work focused on recovery after motor vehicle trauma, helping participants understand how traumatic stress can affect thinking and emotions. In those groups she teaches grounding and relaxation exercises, ways to reframe anxious thoughts, and strategies to restore confidence and purpose.
Christina describes clients as the experts in their own stories and works collaboratively to build on existing strengths. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and create practical changes people can try between sessions.
How Christina’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It is useful for mood issues, sleep problems and finding motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviours and feelings and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; this can help with insomnia, anxiety and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building on a person’s strengths to help them feel heard and understood.Christina treats finding the right approach as a shared task. She will discuss what matters to the person, try different techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Treatment goals and methods are chosen collaboratively and can change as needs evolve.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow more frequent short check-ins, and reduce travel time. They also let people practise new sleep or relaxation routines in their normal environment. Discuss format preferences during the booking stage so arrangements match your schedule and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Christina commonly help with?
She supports people with relationship struggles, sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem, career stress and mood concerns such as depression and anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends client-centred listening with practical strategies from ACT, CBT and mindfulness to help manage thoughts, emotions and day-to-day routines.
How long has she worked in mental health?
Christina has ten years of professional experience working in mental health settings and group programs.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in Australia and holds AASW as her listed credential.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.