Wen Chan

General Psychologist

With warmth, empathy and compassion, Wen utilises a culturally safe approach to facilitate a non-judgmental and emotionally safe space where individuals can be curious and explore their emotional world. Having lived experience as an immigrant, Wen believes that there are complex socio-cultural factors that contribute to one’s identity and mental health. Such that, one may experience a displaced sense of identity when their true sense of self do not meet the expectations and values of the cultural context that they’re in. Wen also believes that a collaborative and authentic therapeutic relationship between a client and clinician is an important element of the therapy process.

Whilst tailoring her approach to each individual’s needs, Wen mainly draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts-work framework to help clients become aware of and understand how the parts of themselves interact within their internal mental system, and how it interacts with the world. She also uses other various evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based interventions, distress tolerance skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and compassion-based approaches.

Her special interests are in trauma, self-development and identity issues (including cultural identity), interpersonal conflict and relationship difficulties, and adjusting to significant life changes and transitions.

Wen speaks English (fluent) and Mandarin (conversationally).