About Charlene
Charlene Tan is a counsellor and mother of two who focusses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and has postgraduate clinical training in Contemporary Gestalt Therapy. Charlene is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and brings seven years of professional experience to her work.
Charlene uses a relational approach to build an open, non-judgemental space.
Background and approach
She aims to make conversations plain and practical so people can try new ways of coping between sessions. Sessions often focus on small, achievable steps that can reduce worry and improve day-to-day functioning. She supports people facing addiction struggles by offering steady, ongoing support that focuses on coping strategies and recovery routines.
For those dealing with grief, Charlene helps process loss and find ways to rebuild meaning over time. When family tension or life transitions arise, she works with individuals to improve communication and adapt to change. Charlene describes her style as compassionate and empathetic, while keeping a clear focus on practical tools.
She helps people learn techniques to manage anxiety and handle stressful situations. Conversations are guided by the client’s goals and paced to feel manageable. People who choose Charlene often want a calm, conversational approach and practical strategies they can use outside sessions.
She helps people take small steps toward less anxious days and better coping with major life shifts.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Charlene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and present experience. Contemporary Gestalt Therapy emphasises awareness in the moment and helps people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour that keep anxiety or stress going. Practically, this can mean learning to recognise bodily signals of worry and trying different responses in session.She also applies relational approaches that centre on the therapeutic relationship as a place to practise new ways of interacting. This helps when family conflict or life transitions make communication difficult and supports learning clearer, calmer responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Charlene will discuss options with each person and shape sessions around individual needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those methods as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions suit in-depth conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, flexible exchanges that fit into busy days. These options make it easier to access therapy around work, caring duties and other commitments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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