Charlene Tan , PACFA

Charlene Tan is a mother of two who brings compassion and practical support to people working through difficult life moments. She holds a BA in Counselling and completed postgraduate clinical training in Contemporary Gestalt Therapy, and she is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), the national professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia. With seven years of professional experience, she uses a relational approach that centres the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change and healing.

Charlene supports people facing stress and anxiety by offering tools and strategies to manage symptoms and restore a sense of control. She provides non-judgemental addiction support and ongoing assistance for those in recovery as they navigate triggers and life challenges. In family work she helps individuals and families improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild connections during tense periods.

She also accompanies clients through grief and loss, guiding them as they mourn and find renewed meaning, and helps people adapt to major life transitions such as becoming a new parent, shifts in family dynamics, career changes, or relocation. Her practice is grounded in empathy, openness, and respect - she aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore concerns and build resilience, and she walks alongside clients throughout their therapeutic journey.

Relational and Gestalt Approaches for Online Care

Charlene draws on Contemporary Gestalt therapy to help clients increase present-moment awareness and explore how thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations interact. This approach supports people working with anxiety, grief, and major life changes by encouraging clearer self-understanding and more integrated responses to stress.

She also uses a relational approach that places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of treatment. By noticing patterns in how clients relate to others, Charlene helps address family conflict, improve communication, and support recovery from addictions through collaborative exploration of relational dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Charlene works together with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps identify what feels most useful and sustainable for the client.

Online therapy with Charlene is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and life transitions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around parenting or work, and access support from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists.