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Counselling service in Melbourne

A space to slow down, feel safe, and find your way forward.

Counselling and wellbeing support for individuals navigating life transitions.

What I can help with

People often seek counselling when life feels manageable on the surface but difficult underneath. I work with a range of emotional experiences, including:

  • Emotional distress and regulation
  • Feeling okay on the outside, but not really inside
  • Navigating life between cultures
  • Relationship confusion or emotional patterns
  • Feeling stuck or unsure about your direction

About Ethan

Ethan is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), currently based in Melbourne. He has extensive experience working across schools, hospitals, and community settings in both China and Australia, supporting clients with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

Ethan works with individuals experiencing trauma, depression, mood-related difficulties, family and relationship issues. He is particularly interested in helping clients make sense of their inner experiences, not just manage symptoms. His approach is reflective, culturally sensitive, and grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique story.

Having been born and raised in China and now living in Australia, Ethan brings lived experience of migration and acculturation. He understands the complexity of navigating identity, belonging, and life transitions across cultures, and often works with international students and migrants facing these challenges.

Ethan offers a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can explore what lies beneath their struggles and begin to move towards greater clarity, connection, and wellbeing.

My approach

Therapeutic Approaches

Ethan believe that what we experience in relationships can also be healed through relationships. Ethan use a range of therapeutic modalities based on client’s needs, including:
• Person-centred Therapy
• Psychoanalytical Therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT)

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Shihezi University
Master of Educational Studies (Guidance Counselling and Careers), University of Queensland
Diploma of Interpreting, Sydney Institute of Interpreting and Translating

Language

English
Mandarin 中文

Professional Membership

Level 2, Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

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Fees & Cancellation Policy

This page outlines my current fees and cancellation policy, so you know what to expect when booking and attending counselling sessions.

Session Fees

Standard individual consultation (50 minutes): $160 per session.
Online sessions are charged at the same rate as in‑person sessions.

Consession

Note: Medicare rebate is not available.

A limited number of sliding-scale sessions are available. Please feel free to enquire about availability.

The intention of this policy is to make counselling accessible while ensuring the sustainability of the service.

Payment

Payment is due on the day of your session. You can pay by card or bank transfer. A receipt can be provided.

Cancellation and Rescheduling

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice.
Cancellations or changes made with less than 24 hours’ notice, or non‑attendance without notice, may be charged at the full session fee.
I understand that emergencies do occur. In exceptional circumstances, fees may be waived at my discretion.

This policy helps me keep appointments available for other clients who may be waiting for a session.

Contact

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Disclaimer

Counselling sessions are confidential, and the information you share will not be disclosed to others without your consent. There are, however, some limits to confidentiality. I may need to break confidentiality if there is a legal obligation to do so, or if there is a serious concern about your safety or the safety of others.

This service is not an emergency or crisis intervention service. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a serious mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services or crisis hotline (000 in Australia), or go to the nearest hospital emergency department as soon as possible.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Inner Harbour Wellbeing welcomes people from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.