Fiona Choi, ACA

Fiona Choi is an ACA Level 4 registered counsellor based in Sydney, Australia, who brings 12 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she offers therapy that is informed by evidence-based methods and tailored to each person’s circumstances and cultural context.

Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns, as well as coping with life changes and relationship or family difficulties. Fiona also works with young people on challenges such as ADHD-related behavioural concerns, self-criticism, identity formation, and pressures related to education. She addresses additional areas including emotional regulation, work-life balance, and issues related to immigration and isolation.

Fiona’s approach is collaborative, client-centred, and strengths-based. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy frameworks with grounding and relaxation techniques to help individuals develop practical skills for emotional regulation and resilience. Fiona believes each person is the expert in their own life and that therapy can build on existing strengths to support growth and wellbeing. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support and aims to create a supportive, empowering environment for change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Fiona commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach teaches practical skills for managing emotions and changing patterns that interfere with daily life. She also uses grounding and relaxation techniques - simple, evidence-informed practices that help people regulate intense feelings, manage anxiety, and return to a calmer state during times of distress. Additionally, Fiona applies a strengths-based, client-centred perspective that highlights a person’s existing resources and supports resilience and personal growth.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Fiona works collaboratively with each person to explore which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure it remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and participation. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their routines and comfort levels. These options help maintain continuity of care through life changes and make it easier for people to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists.