YJ Portrait of Yan Jin

Yan Jin, ACA

Calm, practical support for anxious minds

6 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English, Mandarin · online sessions

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About Yan

Yan Jin is an ACA counsellor who offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She speaks English and Mandarin and draws on her own experience as an immigrant and parent to connect with clients. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

Yan uses short, focused conversations to sort priorities and ease day-to-day pressure. She helps with parenting strains, self‑esteem, panic and social anxiety, and life changes.

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Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at small, doable steps rather than complicated plans. Her background includes a Master of Counselling from Murdoch University and six years of professional counselling work. That time has covered a wide range of concerns including ADHD, autism and communication problems.

She often draws on practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches along with acceptance-based ideas and a client-centred attitude. In a session Yan listens for what matters most to each person and then helps shape simple practices to try between meetings. She offers phone, video and text options to fit different routines and needs.

Many people find a short first plan helps reduce anxiety and restore a sense of control. Yan describes herself as a Christian and a mother of two teenagers, and she uses those life experiences when relevant. Her approach is collaborative - she works with clients to set realistic goals and to build small changes that add up over time.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting swept away by them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that matter, which can help with anxiety and life changes.

Client‑centred therapy gives the client space to be heard and understood. The counsellor follows your lead, reflecting what you say so you can find your own solutions and build confidence over time.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches simple skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to practise new behaviours, which can reduce panic and social anxiety symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Yan will work together with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences and everyday life. Sessions can include trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what actually helps.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging offers flexibility. Video is useful for face‑to‑face conversation, phone sessions are handy when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera, and messaging can suit short check‑ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Yan focus on?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self‑esteem and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include ADHD, autism, body image and social anxiety.
What is Yan's therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and down‑to‑earth with a focus on practical, small steps. She combines client‑centred listening with techniques from acceptance and commitment and cognitive behavioural approaches.
How much counselling experience does she have?
Yan has six years of professional counselling experience and holds a Master of Counselling from Murdoch University.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia and works with people across the country in online formats.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
What session formats are available?
Yan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Yan?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Mandarin

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