Qian Wang, AASW

Qian Wang is an accredited mental health social worker with ten years of clinical experience across Australia and New Zealand. He holds the credential AASW, an accreditation that recognises qualified mental health social workers in Australia, and is able to provide psychotherapy under Medicare Better Access so eligible sessions may attract a Medicare rebate. He works primarily with older children, adolescents, young adults and their families, offering support for depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting challenges and relationship difficulties.

Qian combines practical, skills-based tools with deeper emotional and relational work, striking a balance between connection and meaningful change. His style is warm, collaborative and direct - he works at each client’s pace, focuses on reducing distress and helping people build a more fulfilling future, and involves family members when that supports recovery. He honours identity, autonomy and lived experience while tailoring treatment to individual needs.

His practice draws on evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). He is neuro-affirming, gender and sexuality-affirming, trauma-informed and systemically aware, aiming to understand patterns rather than assign blame. Qian also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, codependency, communication problems, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, immigration-related stress and the impacts of domestic violence.

There are a few situations where he may not be the best fit - for example severe autism spectrum needs focused on functional skill development, primary couples or romantic relationship counselling, or severe substance use requiring specialist programs. If another service would better meet a client’s needs, he will assist in finding an appropriate referral.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Qian integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his work, helping people clarify their values, learn practical skills for managing difficult thoughts and feelings, and take steps toward a life that matters to them. ACT is often helpful for chronic anxiety, low mood and issues that involve avoidance.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another central approach, focusing on patterns in relationships that shape feelings of safety, trust and connection. This work can be useful for clients managing abandonment, attachment wounds, family of origin difficulties and relational distress.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, non-judgemental space where a client’s experience guides the pace and focus of therapy. This approach supports identity exploration, self-compassion and healing from trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Qian works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. He discusses options, adjusts strategies over time and prioritises a shared plan for progress.

Online therapy with Qian is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around school, work and family life. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, ongoing support even when in-person meetings are not feasible.