Yunwei Chai
Cisgender female. She/her
Registered Counsellor | Psychotherapist |
Play, Art, & Expressive Therapist
BA (Psych), MCoun, GradCert Play and Art Therapy M.A.C.A. (Level 4)
Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider.
Special Interest Areas:
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Young Adult Mental Health
Women’s Mental Health
Anxiety
Developmental Disorders
Self-Esteem & Self Concept
Bullying
Child & Parent Relationship
Parent Mental Health & Parenting Strategies
Impacts of Family Separation
Gender Health & Gender Expansive Identities
Trauma Management
Wellbeing & Existential Psychology
Mindfulness Practice
Therapeutic approaches and training:
Person-Centred Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Child-Centred Play Therapy
Directive Play Therapies
Art & Expressive Therapies
Trauma-Informed Practice
Psychotherapy and Counselling Experiences
Yunwei’s experience in psychotherapy (psychology and counselling) began in a women and children domestic violence support service, where she trained and worked as a child therapist. She proceeded to deepen her practice in child and youth mental health at a crisis and early intervention support service for over ten years.
With 15 years of interest, study, and practice in the area of family and relationship dynamics, developmental and humanistic psychology, Yunwei brings a holistic and compassionate lens to her work, with experiences gained from working in early childhood education settings, primary and high schools, community organisations, government-funded mental health programs, and private practices – supporting individuals and groups through a range of life stages and needs.
Yunwei tailors her therapeutic approach to the needs of each individual, drawing on a blend of talk and creative therapies. She adopts an open, warm, and empathic approach to therapy, offering a safe and respectful space where individuals are supported to feel heard, explore change, and grow resilience through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
To ensure the delivery of ethical and quality practice, Yunwei regularly consults with clinical supervisors in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
Outside the Therapy Room
Yunwei is an active mother to two lively and dynamic school-aged children; she enjoys the outdoors, music, art, travel, and good food; she plays the piano, was once a trained hip-hop and contemporary dancer, and was a former national-level cheerleading athlete and coach.
If you have any appointment questions, please email yunwei@storyhousetherapy.com.au
Private health rebates are available.