Dr. Kuan Hiong Sylvia Chiang

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• ACT CBT client centred

About Kuan

Dr. Kuan Hiong Sylvia Chiang works on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self‑esteem and depression using conversation and practical techniques. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client‑Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Dr Chiang is registered with the HCPC and has 15 years of clinical experience.

Dr Chiang uses straightforward discussion to identify problems and practical steps to reduce distress. Sessions commonly focus on clearer communication, managing difficult thoughts and small behavioural changes. She also addresses trauma, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger and career concerns in session.

Her practice includes support for parenting difficulties, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes. She works with people facing obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, issues of guilt and shame, and those searching for life purpose or self‑acceptance. Intellectual disability and bipolar are also listed among areas she can support.

Trained and practised in multicultural settings including Hong Kong and New York, Dr Chiang brings experience of working with diverse backgrounds. She conducts sessions in English and Cantonese and accepts international clients.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. To begin, people use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and difficulties making changes. Client‑Centered Therapy centres on open, respectful conversation where the counsellor listens and helps a person clarify their own goals and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions about techniques and priorities are made collaboratively and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and to keep appointments across locations. It can also allow shorter check‑ins, quieter sessions when needed, or therapy without travel, depending on the session options offered. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally use this flexibility to help people maintain regular contact and make steady progress.

Topics Kuan lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Questions about Kuan

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She supports people dealing with stress, general anxiety and social anxiety using practical strategies and therapeutic conversation.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client‑Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in sessions to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

What experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and has practised in multicultural settings including Hong Kong and New York.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC.

Can I have sessions in Cantonese?

Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.