Hi there! I am Kwang Yong a counsellor with a Postgraduate Diploma graduate in Counselling Psychology from the College of Allied Educators.

Before I started my journey as a counsellor, I have worked many years in the high-pressured finance sector. Experiencing, and part of the dynamic, demanding and sometimes unforgiving nature of working in a first world economy. I have since put that behind me, and wanted to go into something that I have been drawn to since I was young.

My journey and interest in making a difference in people’s lives began when I was in my late teens. I have always had a keen interest in listening to a person’s story and to understand them. Help them gain better self-awareness, and help them take steps towards a better version of themselves. And over the years I have volunteered, and also took on key roles in a wide variety of volunteer organizations, Habitat for Humanity (Homebuilding), Campvision (Youth at Risk), YFACES/YMCA (Emergency financial assistance), Willing Hearts (food delivery), Ray of Hope (Photography).

Beyond counselling, I have worked with individuals with special needs — including those with autism and intellectual disabilities — providing behavioural intervention and supporting emotional regulation strategies to enhance daily functioning and social interaction. These experiences have deepened my appreciation for each person’s unique challenges and resilience.

My approach is towards Person-Centered, as well as Psychodynamic. And integrating an array of other techniques like Cognitive and System theories, which allows me to tailor to what is best suited to the individual. I believe that for real change to happen it needs to be deep and meaningful.

Interest includes Dancing (Salsa), Photography, Ultimate Frisbee