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Valerene Chin
Valerene Chin
Psychologist
GDipPsych(Pre-prac), MProfPsyc, MAAPi, Assoc. MAPS

ABOUT ME

I am passionate about people, understanding and gaining insight into their experiences that prevent their engagement in a meaningful life. I work with a broad range of presentations, including but not limited to personality disorders, complex trauma, bipolar affective disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, addictions, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and schizophrenia.

I draw experience from having worked with people across the lifespan and from diverse cultural backgrounds. I particularly enjoy working with young children, adolescents, and adults. My psychodynamic approach, as well as other therapeutic approaches that are tailor-suited to your needs, informs my practice, and enables clients to develop skills and gain self-understanding that will enhance their relationship with themselves, others, and the world.

HOW WILL I HELP YOU

My experience extends across a wide variety of settings as a psychologist, and I understand that entering therapy can be a daunting experience. My aim is to provide you with a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space for you to explore your concerns, and feel heard and understood.

TREATMENT FOCUS:

  • Trauma
  • Relationship difficulties 
  • Personality disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety and anxiety-related disorders
  • Family violence and intimate partner violence 
  • Stress
  • Self-understanding

MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Psychodynamic and analytic psychotherapy
  • Transference-focused Psychotherapy (TFP)
  • Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT)
  • Mentalisation-based Therapy (MBT)
  • Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
  • Skills-based therapies (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
  • Play-based therapy