About Me

Hi, I'm Yi-Sin Jhan, also called Kate. I grew up in Taiwan, as the only child in a single parent family. It was through spending loads of time alone in my bedroom that I discovered books and music was my best friend. My early adolescence was full of conflicts in relationships and communication with my distressed mother and throw myself into work in my early adult until burnout then felt lonely and lost in nowhere. After few years exploring myself in oversea, I immigrated to Australia in 2012 that started all sorts of adventures, stories and ideas to nurture my life experiences. Lived in Melbourne and Cairns in the past, then fallen in love with Sunshine Gold Coast since 2017.

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I completed the diploma of counselling through ACA in 2023 and have been volunteering three years in the women space Labrador associated with a non-profit organisation - The Benevolent Society. I realized that my passion is to help people to help themselves in mental status after connected with people who have mental health issue, cancer, homelessness, DV, feeling lost or struggling to find their own ways.

 

I'd like to conduct my counselling approach through a variety of techniques including person-centred, internal family systems, solution-focused, emotion-focused, boundaries work, non-violent communication, mindfulness therapy, ACT and strength-based practices. 

 

My background as well as my experience allows me to assist people in a variety of tailored ways, especially if you have struggle with culture conflict which affect your relationship and communication, life transitions, work and career, and self-esteem and confidence. 

 

When I am not at work, I am enjoyed outdoor activities with my family and a decent relaxation time for myself with books and movies.