- Person-centred
- Trauma-informed
- AASW social worker
About Yingshi
Yingshi Shen is an AASW social worker who offers short-term and ongoing therapeutic support for common mental health concerns. She has five years of practice working with people managing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain and family worries. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
She aims to create a warm, respectful and non-judgemental space where people feel heard. The room is collaborative rather than directive, so clients help set goals and the pace of work. Yingshi listens for strengths and builds on what is already working in a person’s life.
Her approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. That means attention to a person’s history, current emotions and how those show up in relationships. Evidence-based techniques guide the work, while each plan is shaped to the individual’s needs and preferences.
Yingshi often helps people address communication problems, family of origin issues, caregiver stress and difficulties with attachment or abandonment. She also supports people dealing with body image, eating-related challenges, gender dysphoria, isolation and questions about life purpose.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Yingshi aims to walk alongside clients at their own pace. She encourages small, achievable steps and regular check-ins to track progress and adjust the approach as needed.
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Yingshi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work and tailors these to each person. A person-centred approach focuses conversations around what matters most to the client and helps set realistic goals and steps. This approach suits people who want a practical plan shaped by their priorities.She also uses trauma-informed principles that pay attention to a person’s history and how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships. That way the pace and techniques are chosen with care and adjusted as trust builds.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your worries, discuss options and try methods that match your goals and preferences. Together you can review what helps and change direction if needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking so they suit your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and family worries, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She offers a person-centred, trauma-informed approach that is collaborative and practical, focusing on what helps in daily life.
What level of experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working in mental health and therapeutic settings.
What credentials and country is she based in?
She is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers as AASW and is based in Australia.
Which languages can be used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.