Sylvia

Ms Sylvia Chen

Psychotherapist

“I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist, relationship counsellor, gong therapist, breathwork practitioner that firmly believes in the value of human life.”

About Me

I offer a space where your unique life experience is deeply valued. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist and relationship counsellor, I help individuals and couples navigate difficult emotions and build stronger connections. We can explore challenges through talking therapy, or incorporate gentle breathwork and gong therapy to calm the nervous system. My aim is to support you in finding inner strength and peace, fostering profound personal growth.

Approach

Sessions move at your pace, blending attentive conversation with paced breathwork and sound to soothe the nervous system, then translate insights into practical steps between meetings. In the Gordon clinic or via online sessions in English, Cantonese or Mandarin, we co-create goals, track progress and adapt tools to life transitions, relationship strains, chronic illness and stress. Expect focused, body-aware practices alongside reflective dialogue that honour your story and choices. This way of working suits those seeking steady, respectful support to rebuild resilience and connection.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • 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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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • 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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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

The Wellness Circle

Australian Counseling Association (ACA)

Qualifications

Monash University

Service Areas

The Wellness Circle

In-person & Online

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia

Gordon, Australia