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Dr. Guan Wang

Dr. Guan Wang

ACA

Therapist · Australia · 13+ years of experience

Practical, values-based counselling for anger and stress

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  • Goal focused
  • Values based
  • Motivation techniques

About Guan

Dr. Guan Wang helps people manage anger, stress and anxiety. He also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, addiction and changes to mood. His approach is practical and goal-focused, aimed at helping people take small steps that feel possible. He speaks English and Mandarin and practises in Australia as an ACA counsellor. Guan works in a problem-solving style with motivational techniques. Sessions often focus on identifying what matters to the person and building habits that fit into daily life. He draws on a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred methods to shape work to each person. He frames clients as experts in their own story and offers guidance from there. Conversations look at both thoughts and behaviours, and at how to manage difficult emotions without getting stuck. Practical tools are paired with opportunities to reflect on values and long-term goals. Guan has around 13 years of experience helping people grow self-esteem and confidence. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear. People who want focused, straightforward help with coping, motivation and relationship patterns often find his way of working useful. He encourages a collaborative pace so goals are realistic. The emphasis is on building skills that last beyond sessions. Before booking, clients should confirm the current session options offered.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceImmigration issuesLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English, Mandarin

How online approaches and therapies can help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward values-based goals; it can be useful for anger, anxiety and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centred Therapy offers a supportive space where the therapist listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions to problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single model. That collaborative process includes trying tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and allowing sessions around work or parenting commitments. It can also make shorter check-ins or focused skill-building sessions simpler to schedule when needed. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt these approaches so practical tools and conversations fit everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Australia
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
ACA
Languages
English, Mandarin
Registration (Australia)
ACA · No. 9491

As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Areas listed include stress, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and sleeping or eating issues.

How would sessions feel in practice?

Work is practical and problem-solving oriented, using motivational techniques and everyday skills to make change gradual and manageable.

What experience does he have?

He has around 13 years of professional experience supporting people with mood, relationship and life-change concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as an ACA counsellor and works in Australia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.

Can people outside Australia work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and the subscription used by the service; the subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to see him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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