Yatong Wen, AASW

Yatong Wen is an accredited social worker and certified psychedelic-assisted therapist with four years of clinical experience in community mental health settings. He works closely with neurodivergent people, particularly those living with ADHD, drawing on his own lived experience to build practical, empathetic connections with clients who feel out of sync with their surroundings.

Clinically, he integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed practice, and person-centered approaches to tailor care to each individual. He has completed formal training in a range of therapeutic methods as well as in suicide prevention, crisis response, and mental health recovery, and has supported people through acute distress, identity confusion, and long-standing emotional pain.

In addition to traditional psychotherapy, he offers integration support for individuals processing intense or challenging experiences from non-ordinary states of consciousness. Yatong’s practice is informed by trauma-aware principles and the belief that healing often begins when unmet needs are recognized and addressed. He provides a compassionate, respectful space where each person’s story is heard and where growth and meaning can be pursued. He is accredited by the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers - which denotes professional standing as a social worker in Australia, and he provides services in English and Mandarin.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life-direction concerns where avoidance patterns get in the way of meaningful action.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns of connection and emotional responses. This approach supports work on abandonment, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and healing relational wounds that contribute to current stress or mood problems.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic therapeutic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-discovery and growth. It can be especially helpful for individuals seeking validation, self-esteem work, and a calm space to explore identity and life purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yatong works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements of these approaches to create a tailored plan that evolves with the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to access support from different locations within Australia. These options allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective for their circumstances, improving accessibility and continuity of care.