Charlene Tan , PACFA

Charlene Tan is a dedicated therapist based in Australia who brings seven years of professional experience to her practice. A mother of two, she combines lived experience with clinical training to support people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, grief, and major life changes. Charlene works from a relational stance, prioritising empathy, non-judgement, and collaboration to help clients explore challenges and build resilience.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling (BA) and postgraduate clinical training in Contemporary Gestalt Therapy, and she is a clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) - a national body for counselling and psychotherapy professionals. These qualifications inform a practice that blends experiential therapy with practical tools to manage symptoms and foster meaningful change.

Charlene offers ongoing support for people recovering from addiction, guidance for families working through conflict, and sensitive care for those facing loss or life transitions such as becoming a new parent, relationship shifts, career changes, or relocation. She aims to create an open, supportive environment where clients can safely explore feelings, develop coping strategies, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Contemporary Gestalt and relational work delivered online

Contemporary Gestalt Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and experiential work - helping people notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations so they can make different choices and find relief from distress. This approach is often useful for people facing grief, life transitions, and complex emotional responses.

A relational approach places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of change, emphasising empathy, attunement, and collaborative exploration. In practice this helps clients feel understood while developing new ways of relating to themselves and others, which can be especially helpful for family conflict and addiction recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Charlene works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, trial techniques, and tailor interventions to individual goals and preferences. She will help identify what feels most effective and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more accessible and flexible, allowing clients to fit care into busy schedules, manage travel limitations, or continue support from home. These options help maintain continuity of care and make it easier to engage consistently with the therapeutic process.