Hong (Helen) Qin , AASW, PACFA

Hong (Helen) Qin is a credentialed practitioner based in Australia with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, life transitions, parenting and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, and career questions. She also focuses on themes such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, commitment and communication problems, control and impulsivity issues, immigration concerns, isolation and loneliness, and fatherhood and family-of-origin matters.

Her clinical work is grounded in a person-centered philosophy that places human dignity and collaboration at the heart of therapy. She aims to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can build practical skills and solutions. Hong draws on a broad range of therapeutic tools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused and strength-based approaches, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, interpersonal psychotherapy, trauma-informed methods, Gottman Method for couple work, and systemic family approaches. She uses a biopsychosocial assessment to consider biological, psychological, and social factors influencing each person and situation.

Hong holds professional credentials with AASW and PACFA - AASW refers to the Australian Association of Social Workers and PACFA is the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. She seeks to support clients as they identify sources of difficulty, develop new skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Approaches for online therapy - ACT, attachment work, and couples support

Hong integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online work to help clients clarify their values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to meaningful actions. ACT can be useful for people facing anxiety, low mood, or life changes who want practical ways to live according to what matters to them.

Attachment-Based Therapy in her practice explores how early relationship patterns shape current ways of connecting and coping. This approach can help people and couples address abandonment, intimacy and trust issues, and long-standing patterns that affect relationships.

For couples, Hong draws on elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild emotional connection. This approach focuses on concrete skills couples can practice to strengthen understanding and commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Hong works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she may blend techniques from different approaches as appropriate.

Online sessions offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules and people in different locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow sessions to occur in ways that feel most comfortable for the client.