- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose questions
About Wing
Wing Yau is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people facing issues like attachment and abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation and questions about life purpose.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions focused and practical. Conversations centre on what is most troubling now and on small steps that can ease distress. Wing aims to provide a non-judging, non-shaming environment where people can talk openly about difficult memories and painful feelings.
In practice she pays attention to strengths and personal resources people may overlook. That can include coping strategies, supportive relationships, or skills people once used and can rebuild. The work often involves noticing patterns in relationships and emotions and testing different ways of responding to them.
Wing also considers cultural background and the impact of prejudice or discrimination when it matters to a person's story. She speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese, which can help when cultural context is important to the issues being discussed.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. People come for short-term focused work or for longer support while processing trauma or grief. For anyone feeling stuck after a life change, she helps sort practical next steps without promising a specific outcome.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Wing practises evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different, more useful ways of responding; these can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Trauma-informed work focuses on stabilising distressing symptoms, building safety in the moment and then gently working through traumatic memories at a pace the person can tolerate.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and choose methods that fit their goals, preferences and current situation. That collaborative decision making means plans can change as therapy proceeds and as new needs appear.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats offered before booking as the biography does not list them. The therapist can then schedule sessions at times that suit everyday life and adapt the length or frequency to match work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, guilt and shame, loneliness and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, conversational style. Therapy focuses on current problems, identifying strengths and trying manageable steps to ease distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience in counselling and related clinical work in Australia.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with PACFA and practices in Australia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.