- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-informed practice
- Supports anxiety and stress
About Yingshi
Yingshi Shen is an AASW social worker and mental health clinician with five years of practice supporting people through anxiety, stress, depression and relationship strain. She describes her work as warm and collaborative, and aims to help people feel heard and understood before moving forward.
She creates a calm, respectful space for people to talk about what is worrying them. Yingshi uses a person-centred style with trauma-informed awareness. She listens for what matters most to each person and tailors sessions to those priorities.
In sessions she helps people unpack panic, persistent worry and the daily effects of stress. She also supports those working through relationship and family issues, eating and body image concerns, and feelings of isolation or shame. Conversations often cover attachment and past family patterns that still affect current life.
Yingshi works in straightforward language and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practise new ways of relating, and build on existing strengths.
Taking the first step can feel hard, so she aims to move at each person’s pace. People who want a supportive, collaborative approach that balances emotional understanding with practical ideas may find her style helpful.
Practical approaches that suit online work
Yingshi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people manage anxiety, stress and relationship problems. One common approach she draws on is person-centred work which focuses on listening, building trust and helping people name their priorities so sessions follow what matters most to them. This approach helps when panic or worry feels overwhelming and clarity is needed to take the next step.She also brings trauma-informed practice into sessions, paying attention to how past experiences affect present reactions. This helps with attachment issues, feelings of abandonment, shame and difficulties in close relationships by pacing work and offering stabilising strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to trial methods, adjust the focus, and agree what feels most useful for their goals and preferences. The plan can change as needs evolve.
If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when needed. Different formats can suit quieter settings, shorter check-ins or sessions where being on camera is not required.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She helps with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family issues, plus eating and body image concerns and related challenges such as attachment and abandonment.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and trauma-informed, offering a warm, respectful space and practical steps alongside reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a mental health social worker and clinician supporting people with a range of emotional and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as AASW, which is the Australian Association of Social Workers, and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.