Yan Jin, ACA

Yan Jin is a faith-oriented counsellor, immigrant, and mother of two teenagers who brings both personal insight and professional training to her practice. She holds a Master of Counselling from Murdoch University and an ACA credential, which indicates membership in a professional counselling association. Yan describes herself as a "wounded healer," using the lessons of her own life to inform compassionate, practical support for others.

With six years of clinical experience, Yan focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also works with related areas including autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, communication challenges, and issues faced by young adults. Her bilingual skills in English and Mandarin help her connect with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Yan emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps people identify values, develop coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. She aims to help clients craft new chapters in their lives by combining evidence-informed techniques with empathy and practical guidance. Those looking for culturally aware, experienced support for everyday mental health and life transitions may find her approach grounding and hopeful.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Yan Jin commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that align with personal values - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building practical skills to challenge them - it is often used for anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Yan works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to parenting concerns, ADHD management, multicultural issues, or other priorities.

Online therapy with Yan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to schedule care around daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support, access care from different locations within Australia, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.