Haijin Fan , AASW

Haijin Fan is a qualified counsellor who trained as a therapeutic practitioner in 2017 and went on to become an accredited social worker in 2023, holding the AASW credential which indicates accreditation as a social worker. She brings focused clinical training in psychosocial assessment and a range of therapeutic interventions, with particular expertise in trauma-informed psychological support and trauma recovery.

Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Haijin offers support in the language that best fits each person's needs. Her practice draws on a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), applying these approaches to suit individual situations.

Haijin has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, challenges with self-esteem, depression, and a broad set of related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, communication and control problems, domestic violence, addiction, family of origin struggles, immigration-related impacts, isolation, and questions of life purpose. She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and that compassionate support can help them move toward a more fulfilling life. Haijin aims to listen, empower, and work collaboratively as clients take steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take committed action toward what matters most. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress where values and motivation are central.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections. It supports people working through abandonment, attachment issues, relationship conflicts, and the emotional aftermath of trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and gently shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical, skills-based work. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and day-to-day stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Haijin works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines elements from different approaches when appropriate so therapy feels tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for busy lives and those with access constraints. Video calls and phone sessions recreate face-to-face conversations, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional flexibility for brief check-ins or when typing is more comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments.