- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Eating and body image
About Yingshi
Yingshi Shen is an AASW mental health social worker with five years' experience supporting people in Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family problems and depression. She also helps with eating and body image issues and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Yingshi uses a person-centred way of working that is informed by trauma-aware practice and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She aims to listen closely and help people feel understood before suggesting practical steps. In a typical session she asks about current difficulties, what has helped before, and the practical barriers a person faces.
Her work often focuses on patterns that come from the family someone grew up in. She talks through family of origin issues, communication problems, control and attachment concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame. She also supports people dealing with abandonment fears, isolation, or questions about life purpose.
Yingshi helps people identify small, manageable changes they can try between sessions. She may use structured conversation to improve communication skills and routines to reduce anxiety or low mood. She encourages honest feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service runs on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Yingshi works from a person-centred foundation and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address current problems. A person-centred approach focuses on the client’s concerns, listening closely and reflecting back what is said to clarify thoughts and goals. This method suits people who want direct, respectful conversation about family patterns and relationships.She also draws on trauma-informed practice which recognises how past experiences can shape reactions now. Trauma-informed practice means the therapist pays attention to safety, pacing and what feels manageable for the client while working through attachment or abandonment-related issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which techniques match the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps adjust the plan if something feels unhelpful or needs changing.
Confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or offering camera-off options when someone prefers not to be on screen. These practical benefits can help keep the work consistent alongside everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns and depression. Additional areas include eating and body image issues and attachment-related worries.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centred approach that is trauma-informed and based on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on listening first and then trying practical steps together.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a mental health social worker. That work includes supporting people with emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location. Specific pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.
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