Meet Your Psychologist
Helen Tang
Helen Tang
Director & Psychologist
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Here’s a little bit about me. My love for counselling and psychology began during my adolescent years when myself first experienced the safety, empowerment and resilience that effective counselling could foster.
As someone who is self-aware, warm and easily attuned to the needs of others, I recognised that a career in psychology would allow me to help others in a way I knew to be personally meaningful and aligned with my most authentic self.
I have experience working across multiple settings including primary and secondary schools, forensic settings and private practice. I’m a full member of the EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia), an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner and a Board-approved supervisor.
When I’m not in the office, you’re likely to find me op-shopping or trying out new restaurants with friends. I’m always in the mood for a true crime doco and love horror movies. I’m a big introvert, or as I prefer to say, ‘selectively social’. My favourite colour is pink!
Supporting Asian-Australians
My special interests are in working with Asian-Australians, trauma and anxiety disorders. I’m passionate about helping people make sense of how their upbringing has shaped them so they can live the life they want, even if this means breaking the ‘molds’ they were provided.
As a Vietnamese Australian, I can relate to issues that many of my clients experience; language barriers with family members, mental health stigma, the sense of duty and obligation we can feel like we’re ‘born’ into and the immense guilt that goes with saying no and even just resting for a moment! I could keep going..
There is something to be said about therapy that’s guided by someone with lived experience and a shared cultural background that makes therapy especially powerful. I bring this experience with me in all the work that I do, through a variety of settings so far.
