
YAYA XIA CHEN
Psychologist
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MProfPsychPrac, MProfPsych, GDipPsych, BAPsy
Yaya is a AHPRA registered psychologist who has experience working across pivotal life stages, with clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including trauma, depression, ADHD, Autism and more.
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Yaya has worked across private practice and school settings, providing individual counselling and group support to clients from diverse backgrounds. She uses a warm, gentle humour, and collaborative approach to help clients feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process. Prioritising a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship in every session, Yaya wants her clients to feel secure and safe to grow within sessions.
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Outside of work, Yaya often enjoys spending time with her three cats: Haku, Tofu and Kiki. If weather permits, she also loves going on long rides with her motorcycle around Dandenong Ranges and Black Spur Road.

