Haijin Fan , AASW

Haijin Fan is an AASW social worker who blends practical, person-centred therapy with skills-based tools. She offers sessions in English and Mandarin and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Her style aims to be calm and direct so people can make small changes that matter.

With three years of professional experience, Haijin draws on approaches that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She uses these methods to help clients understand thoughts and feelings, build coping skills and commit to values-based action. EMDR and attachment-informed work are also part of her toolkit when suitable.

People come to her for trauma and abuse recovery, self-esteem and mood concerns, and problems linked to family of origin or immigration. She also supports those coping with abandonment, attachment issues, loneliness, communication difficulties, substance concerns and the emotional effects of domestic violence.

Sessions usually focus on clear, practical steps such as skill building, emotion regulation and pacing trauma work. Haijin encourages clients to name their priorities, try simple strategies between sessions, and bring feedback about what helps.

She is based in Australia and offers a straightforward, respectful approach for people ready to work through painful memories, overwhelming emotions or persistent anxiety. Haijin aims to create a space where people can notice progress and keep moving forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps towards those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing and testing thoughts and habits, then practising new behaviours to reduce distress and improve mood. This approach often fits problems like anxiety, stress and depressive symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early attachments shape current reactions, which can help with relationship difficulties and feelings of abandonment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Haijin will discuss options and adapt methods to each person's goals and preferences. The decision about which tools to use is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins and written reflections between sessions. These options give flexibility for scheduling, pacing trauma work and keeping therapy practical within a busy life.