Asa

Mx Asa Chen

Allied Professional

“I'm a somatic trauma psychotherapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with people who live with complex mental health/trauma symptoms, which may also show up as syndromes like chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. Please see my website for more information. https://asachenlcsw.au”

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About Me

I support individuals navigating complex trauma and its physical expressions, such as chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. As a somatic trauma psychotherapist, I help you gently connect with your body's wisdom to process past experiences. This approach is especially helpful if your body holds unresolved tension or you feel stuck. Together, we can find a path towards greater ease and stability.

Approach

When sensations keep you stuck, therapy unfolds through gentle tracking, titration and focused attention to what shows up here and now. I meet adults in Melbourne, working in English in a calm room where we slow the pace and use movement, breath and guided focus to notice shifts. Sessions blend close noticing with short experiments and grounding between meetings so change feels manageable rather than overwhelming. This way of working often helps people with long-standing pain, persistent fatigue or chronic overwhelm feel steadier and more in charge.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Allied Professional

    A mental health support professional who works alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists to provide complementary care.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Social Worker's Registration Board

Registered Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Michigan

Somatic Experiencing® International & Somatic Experiencing Australia

EMDR Insitute and EMDRNZ

IFS Institute

Brainspotting AustralAsia Pacific & Integral Somatic Psychology™

Service Areas

The Collective - Asa Chen, LCSW, SEP

In-person

Footscray

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia

Footscray, Melbourne, Australia