Our Team

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