- Years in practice
- 11
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Cantonese
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Career difficulties
- Focus
- Depression
About Hoi-Wing
Hoi-Wing Chan is a counsellor with 11 years of experience supporting people through hard times. He works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress and addictions. He also helps with career questions, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem and parenting matters.
He aims for a respectful and sensitive approach. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs. He listens, reflects, and helps clients find practical ways to cope and make changes.
Background and approach
Hoi-Wing draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. He uses Jungian approaches to explore meaning, symbols and deeper life themes. Mindfulness practices are also offered to help reduce stress and stay grounded in the moment.
He trained and practised in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, and holds BACP accreditation. His background gives him experience with different cultural perspectives and ways of talking about difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese, and international clients can be seen.
Hoi-Wing encourages people to take small steps and tests different ways of working until a good fit is found.
What Hoi-Wing works with
Everything Hoi-Wing lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Hoi-Wing helps people with.
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
Approaches Hoi-Wing lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches online: Jungian, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic work
Hoi-Wing uses Jungian ideas to look at personal stories and symbols that shape a person’s life. That approach can help when someone wants to understand deeper patterns and meaning behind repeated struggles. Mindfulness practice is offered to build awareness of thoughts and feelings and to reduce stress through simple paying-attention exercises. Psychodynamic work focuses on patterns that began earlier in life and how they affect present relationships and choices.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Hoi-Wing will discuss your goals and preferences and try different ways of working together. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods as things change or new needs emerge.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, travel or busy family days while keeping continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Hoi-Wing
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people facing trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress and addictions, as well as career strain, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem and parenting challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He works in a respectful, sensitive and compassionate way, tailoring sessions to each person's needs and focusing on practical coping and insight.
How long has he practised?
He has 11 years of professional experience working as a psychotherapist in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy is arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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