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Shirley Chung
Author & Therapist

My Journey to Empowerment

Growth, Healing, & Inspiration

Welcome to my personal space, where I share my journey as an author dedicated to personal growth and children's literature. As a registered counsellor and therapist, I believe in the transformative power of storytelling and emotional support. Here, you can explore my insights on overcoming challenges and fostering resilience. My mission is to inspire others through my books and therapeutic practices, helping you unlock your potential and achieve a fulfilling life.
This section is designed to give you a deeper understanding of my background, the services I offer, and my passion for helping individuals and families navigate their unique paths. I invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Professional Background

I am a registered counsellor, therapist, author, and communication professional with a passion for supporting individuals, children, and families in creating positive and meaningful change.

My academic background combines an understanding of human behaviour, cognition, and emotional wellbeing. I graduated from:

    👍Master of Counselling, Deakin University, Melbourne

    👍Bachelor (Honours) of Cognitive Science, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Professional Credentials

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) - Registration No. 32378

  • Current Working with Children Check

  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

  • Trained in evidence-based counselling approaches

 

Languages

I provide counselling and support services in:

  • English (Fluent)

  • Cantonese (Fluent)

  • Mandarin (Fluent)

Experience & Expertise

Over the past two decades, I have developed extensive experience across counselling, education, communications, and community engagement.

My experience includes:

  • Counselling children, young people, and adults through life challenges and transitions

  • Working within primary school settings in Melbourne to support student wellbeing and emotional development

  • Facilitating wellbeing and personal growth programs for children and families

  • Planning and delivering educational and enrichment programs

  • Supporting parents through parent-child interest classes and family-focused activities

  • Working as a playgroup tutor and early childhood educator

  • Organising community wellbeing initiatives and educational events

  • More than 20 years of experience in communications, content creation, marketing, and event management

Author & Advocate

 

As an author, I am passionate about inspiring growth, resilience, and emotional wellbeing through storytelling. I have published more than seven books, including self-development resources and children's books that promote confidence, emotional awareness, gratitude, and positive mental health.

Through my counselling work, writing, and educational programs, I aim to empower individuals and families to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, self-awareness, and hope.

 

Services

I provide counselling and wellbeing support for:

  • Children and adolescents

  • Parents and families

  • Anxiety and stress management

  • Emotional wellbeing

  • Life transitions and personal growth

  • Confidence and self-esteem development

 

Service Locations

  • Southeast Melbourne, Australia

  • Online counselling sessions available across Australia and internationally

 

Whether through counselling, coaching, workshops, or books, my goal is to help people reconnect with their strengths, embrace their unique journey, and create a life filled with purpose, resilience, and joy.

Have a question about my services? Feel free to reach out — or simply send me a prayer, and I’ll send one back.

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