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Qian Wang, AASW

Empathic, practical therapy for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English, Mandarin, Cantonese · online sessions

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About Qian

Qian Wang is an AASW social worker with ten years' experience in mental health across Australia and New Zealand. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and eating concerns. He speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

He prefers a warm, direct and collaborative style. In sessions he listens first, then helps people build small, practical steps to reduce distress.

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Background and approach

He balances emotional and relational work with tools you can use between meetings. Qian blends several approaches to match the person in front of him. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and handle difficult thoughts.

He draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and improve connection. Cognitive behavioural tools are often used to identify unhelpful thinking and create new habits. Parents who are worried about a young person’s mood, eating or behaviour can expect straightforward guidance and options for working together.

Qian also helps people deal with abandonment, body image, codependency, family of origin issues and immigration-related stress. He frames therapy around safety and choice, and involves caregivers when that supports progress. Sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Online approaches that focus on thoughts, values and relationships

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and ongoing stress when avoidance has become a habit.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections affect current trust and closeness. This approach can help when someone struggles with abandonment, codependency or family-of-origin issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person’s goals, preferences and the issues they bring. Decisions are collaborative so the client feels involved in planning each step.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a simpler option if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options support flexible scheduling and ongoing contact while the therapist and client test which format works best.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Qian help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and eating issues, and related problems such as attachment difficulties, body image and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines a warm, collaborative and direct approach with practical steps. Sessions focus on both feelings and concrete skills people can use day to day.
What is his background and experience?
He has ten years' experience in mental health across Australia and New Zealand working in clinical settings and providing psychotherapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
What session formats are offered online?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese

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