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Kawai Teng
PSYCHOLOGIST
Kawai Teng is a general psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a Clinical Psychology Registrar. She is deeply committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of her clients.
Kawai’s approach integrates a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), ensuring a flexible and personalised approach to treatment. She has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, complex trauma, eating disorders, neurodiversity, and personality-related mental health concerns.
Kawai believes in a collaborative, client-centred approach that emphasises understanding each person’s unique story and experiences. She works with clients to explore and address their underlying needs, whether it involves managing day-to-day symptoms or facilitating a journey of self-discovery. Her practice is informed by trauma-sensitive and culturally aware principles, ensuring that clients feel safe, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
In addition to her professional expertise, Kawai brings warmth, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning to her role at Mindview Psychology. Having lived in Southeast Asia and the Northern Territory of Australia, Kawai enjoys working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. She conducts sessions in English and can understand Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay.
Clients
Individuals (Adults 18+)
Areas of interest
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- C-PTSD/Complex Trauma
- Early attachment trauma (childhood)
- Self-esteem
- Neurodiversity
- ADHD
- Personality disorders
- Eating disorders
- Stress
- Emotional regulation
- OCD
- Addiction
Location
- In-person (Melbourne CBD)
- Telehealth
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Trauma-informed care
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