Charissa Yee
Counsellor in Training
Client Groups Serviced
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Children
Languages Spoken
- English
Availability
- Please enquire for details
Background And Experience
Charissa is a counsellor-in-training, currently completing her Master in Counselling from Monash University. She brings over six years of experience as a social service professional, where she has supported individuals and families of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Charissa’s experience in the social service sector spans children and youth work, family support, and crisis intervention. Her career has allowed her to journey with people through transitions, moments of crisis, and other challenges. This has given her insight into the different challenges people face across life stages and a strong foundation as she builds her counselling practice.
Charissa believes that wellness is more than the absence of illness; mental health is about being resilient, feeling fulfilled, and ultimately thriving. She is passionate about walking alongside individuals and families through different stages of life, and she is especially committed to creating safe, affirming spaces for people from marginalised or underrepresented communities.
Approach
Charissa believes in a person-centred approach, offering a non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She works collaboratively, tailoring her approach to each person’s needs.
She draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, or Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Her goal is to help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward change.
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Areas Of Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Familial Relationships
- Emotional Regulation
- Grief
- Self-Esteem
Credentials
Education
- M.A. Counselling
- B.Soc.Sci. Social Work
- Certification in Systemic Approach to Family Work