Psychological Services in Carlton Melbourne
Focus and therapeutic approach
Self-compassion forms the foundation of Shiao-Hua’s therapeutic approach: she believes that self-compassion is one of the most powerful tool in shifting from distress to wellness, but more importantly in strengthening emotional resilience and mental health.
Shiao-Hua has a special interest in treating bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders and relational trauma (including childhood trauma and complex PTSD). She also help clients manage a wide range of other concerns.
Common issues that Shiao-Hua works with in her practice include:
Childhood trauma
Complex trauma
Adjustment to stressful life changes
Stress and burnout
Grief and loss
Disassociation or feeling disconnected
Drug and alcohol issues
Anxiety: generalised, social, health and other phobias
Panic attacks
Obsessions and compulsions
Depression
Psychosis
Perfectionism
Sleep problems
Anger management
Sexuality and sexual development
Self-development
Living with serious mental illness
Living with disability or chronic illness and pain
Carer support
Low self-esteem
Personality disorders
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Support for family violence
Disordered eating
Binge eating disorder
Body image and appearance related concerns
A variety of evidence-based approaches Shiao-Hua uses:
Attachment-based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Strengths-based Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-based approaches
Trauma informed practice