Ambertree Psychology
21/255 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053
- Clinic
About Ambertree Psychology
Shiao-Hua Kwong is an experienced clinical psychologist in Carlton, Melbourne, fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka, and English. She believes that a safe and secure relationship between therapist and client is key to effective therapy, and self-compassion forms the foundation of her therapeutic approach. She works collaboratively with clients to develop tailored treatment plans using evidence-based psychological approaches, with a special interest in bipolar disorder.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Ambertree Psychology lists
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Specialized treatment for bipolar disorder, a special area of interest in Shiao-Hua's practice.
- Depression Treatment
- Psychological therapy to address depression using evidence-based approaches.
- Anxiety Treatment
- Treatment for anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, and panic attacks.
- Trauma Treatment
- Therapy for relational trauma, childhood trauma, complex PTSD, and trauma-informed practice.
- OCD Treatment
- Treatment for obsessions and compulsions using evidence-based approaches.
- Stress and Burnout Management
- Support for managing stress, burnout, and adjustment to stressful life changes.
- Sleep Treatment
- Therapy to address sleep problems and improve sleep quality.
- Anger Management
- Support for managing anger and related emotional regulation.
- Relationship Skills
- Therapy to improve interpersonal relationship difficulties and relationship quality.
- Schema Therapy
- Evidence-based therapeutic approach using schema therapy techniques.
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)
- Specialized therapy approach for mood and social rhythm management.
Get to know Ambertree Psychology
From Ambertree Psychology's website.
Our approach
Therapy is a collaborative process focused on understanding the patterns that contribute to emotional difficulties and developing practical, evidence-based strategies for lasting change. Sessions provide a warm, respectful and compassionate therapeutic relationship where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. The approach emphasises meaningful change beginning with understanding, and working together to make sense of what's happening so you can build resilience and move towards the life you want. The psychologist draws on experience in both private practice and acute mental health settings to tailor support to your individual needs.
Meet the team
Shiao-Hua Kwong is an experienced Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia who works with adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. She has particular expertise in mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder, and also supports people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and life challenges. She brings experience from both private practice and acute mental health settings.
Locations & areas served
Carlton
21/255 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053
Get directions to Carlton (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- 10 AM to 7 PM
- Fri–Sun
- Closed
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