- CBT and ACT
- Attachment-informed care
- Supports ADHD challenges
About Yatong
Yatong Wen is an AASW-accredited social worker with four years of clinical experience in community mental health. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and ADHD. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, and questions about life purpose.
He often draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and client-centred approaches. Sessions focus on practical skills, clarifying what matters to the person, and noticing patterns that keep problems repeating. Yatong describes using trauma-informed thinking when people bring past hurts into therapy.
Yatong's own experience with neurodiversity informs his approach to ADHD and related struggles. He pays attention to day-to-day challenges like impulsivity, isolation, and co-morbid mood difficulties. Conversations tend to be direct, with a focus on small changes that make daily life more manageable.
People who come with self-harm thoughts, post-traumatic stress or intense shame will be offered strategies for immediate coping alongside longer-term work. He also supports those dealing with family problems, forgiveness, guilt, paranoia and mood instability. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English and Mandarin. Yatong practices in Australia and does not take international clients. He asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire before the first meeting.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small committed actions even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, low mood and uncertainty about life direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from close relationships and how they shape current trust and connection. It can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns or repeated relationship problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and suggest techniques from ACT, attachment work or client-centred methods. This is a collaborative process and choices can change as the work unfolds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with an appropriately qualified clinician in different parts of Australia while keeping sessions practical and focused on what matters day to day.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, depression and ADHD. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and loneliness.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses CBT and ACT techniques alongside client-centred work to clarify values and test small behavioural changes. The focus is practical steps to make everyday life feel more manageable.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working in community mental health settings. That work has included supporting people through acute distress and longer-term emotional pain.
What are his credentials and where does he practise?
He is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
What do I do to start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.