About Hoi-Wing
Hoi-Wing Chan helps people facing trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and the stress of big life changes. He also supports those dealing with career strain, grief, addictions, anger, intimacy concerns, parenting pressures, low self‑esteem and ADHD. He works in English and Cantonese and practises from the United Kingdom.
Chan aims to make talking about hard things straightforward and respectful. He adapts conversations and a plan to each person’s situation. Sessions are paced to what feels manageable, and practical steps are offered alongside deeper reflection.
How Hoi-Wing works
His approach draws on Jungian ideas about meaning and symbols, psychodynamic attention to past patterns, and mindfulness techniques to help people stay present. These methods are used to untangle recurring feelings and to try out different ways of coping. The work can include noticing patterns, practising new responses, and building small routines that help day‑to‑day life.
Across eleven years of professional practice Chan has worked with a broad range of challenges. He describes his role as supportive and empowering, focusing on what clients want to change and how to get there. People can expect a calm, steady style that balances listening with clear suggestions.
To begin, Chan asks a few questions to understand immediate concerns and goals. From there he and the client agree on a way forward, which may include regular sessions or short check‑ins to maintain progress.
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What Hoi-Wing works with
The areas below are the ones Hoi-Wing selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English, Cantonese |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jungian Therapy pays attention to personal stories, symbols and dreams to help people find meaning in recurring problems and emotional patterns. It can be useful for those who want to understand deeper themes in their life and identity.Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention practices and grounding techniques to reduce reactivity and improve day‑to‑day coping. It suits people who want concrete skills for stress, anxiety and low mood.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at past relationships and repeated patterns that shape current feelings and behaviour. This approach helps when longstanding habits or emotional responses keep getting in the way of change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to emphasise based on goals, needs and preferences. That discussion can happen in early sessions and be revisited as things change.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text‑based messaging. Video calls allow face‑to‑face interaction; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check‑in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check‑ins or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments while still keeping continuity of care.
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