Dr Amber Yan Yang PhD
Psychotherapist (Registered),
Chartered Psychologist
Marylebone, London. Hong Kong. Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Manila. Bangkok.
Services
My clinical experience spans many years of working with people with a variety of difficulties, cultural background and sexual orientations. I am interested and experienced in working with adults who want to engage in psychotherapy to think about themselves more deeply, and understand themselves better. My understanding of psychotherapy starts from the position that there is no cure or fixation, and my practical experience makes me consider the goal of psychotherapy as a different avenue to change and growth, and to remove the obstacles to knowing the extent of our relations, thoughts, and feelings. Psychotherapy is a safe space for you to review your life, reflect and explore how you relate to others in your personal and professional life with me. As your therapist, I will listen to you with warmth and curiosity, and bring in my professional experience in a way that will support you in creating your own solutions. You can bring to the session whatever is on your mind – feelings, thoughts, memories, dreams. As your journey with the therapist develops, you will discover new insights and find different ways of coping with problems and feelings. It is not a quick fix, but takes effort and can be challenging in many ways.
MY FEES:
- Direct payment
Online Consultation
- Online consultations offered
I AM FLUENT IN:
- Cantonese
- English
- Mandarin
I WORK WITH:
- Adults
CORE SERVICES:
- Free Consultation
- Individual and Couple Therapy
- Psychology (Counselling)
- Psychotherapy (Integrative)
- Therapy (Online)
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Adjusting to Change/Life Transitions
- Anxiety Disorders
- Bereavement and Loss
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Relationship Problems
- Schizophrenia
- Sexuality
- Trauma
Approach
My approach is integrative psychodynamic, an innovative and holistic approach to psychotherapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic schools of thought. It focuses on the dynamics and potentials of human relationships, with a goal of changing the relations and understanding internal and external resistances. Like the wind through the tree, my approach is a movement between the past and the present, between the inside and outside, between the therapist and the client.
My theoretical orientation
My approach is integrative psychodynamic, an innovative and holistic approach to psychotherapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic schools of thought, such as psychoanalysis, object relations theory, relational psychoanalysis, and self psychology.
It focuses on the dynamics and potentials of human relationships, with a goal of changing the relations and understanding internal and external resistances. Like the wind through the tree, my psychotherapeutic practice is a movement between the past and the present, between the inside and outside, between the therapist and the client.
How does psychotherapy work?
If you’re wondering about whether therapy is something you’d like to enter into, let’s talk.
A 15-minute initial Zoom consultation (free of charge) is the first step to getting a sense of what is like of talking with me, this will also give me a chance to gain insight into your needs and how I can help.
If, after this initial Zoom conversation, it feels right to continue, we would arrange a time to discuss your difficulties in detail and give you a chance to experience therapy. I ask that you book six initial therapy sessions with me, each at a consistent weekly time. This structure allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of our collaborative process and whether it aligns with your needs.
Upon reaching the 6-week mark, I’ll incorporate a review to assess the progress and effectiveness of our therapeutic journey. That might be a brief check-in or a more in-depth discussion. We may schedule periodic reviews throughout long-term therapy to ensure we remain on the right track.
More about my Practice
WHY CHOOSE ONLINE THERAPY?
In today's fast-paced world, finding time for self-care and mental health can be challenging. Online therapy offers a convenient and effective solution, bringing professional support directly to you, wherever you are. Research consistently shows that online therapy is just as effective as traditional in-person therapy for many mental health conditions.
MY AVAILABILITY:
I am available Monday to Friday at the following times:
UK: 9am to 6pm
EU: 10am to 7pm
Thailand: 4pm to 1am
Mainland China /Hong Kong /Singapore /Malaysia / Philippines: 5pm to 2am
How I manage fees
I operate on a sliding scale and charge between £80 - £130 ($100 - $160 ) for 50 minute sessions. I believe in providing clients with the autonomy to determine the value of their therapy relative to their financial capacity. This choice is typically discussed and set during our initial meeting.
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