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Counselling in Strathfield & the Inner West

A warm, non-judgemental space to work through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship challenges. In person in Strathfield, or online from anywhere in Australia.

한국어 상담 가능합니다 · 한국어 페이지 → · Sessions in English or Korean

ACA Registered CounsellorMaster’s qualifiedEnglish & Korean

Forward Steps: three rising steps

Meet your counsellor

Hi, I’m Chloe Hong

I’m a qualified counsellor and a Registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. I offer a relational, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s weighing on you and find your own way forward, at your own pace.

I see clients in person in Strathfield and online, in English or Korean.

Who I help

  • Adults working through anxiety, low mood, stress or grief
  • Couples, including engaged couples preparing for marriage
  • Women and new parents
  • Teens, students and young adults
  • Korean-speaking clients and families
  • People with WorkCover or CTP claims

How I can help

Support for where you are right now

Emotional wellbeing

Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, and feeling stuck at work or in life.

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Trauma

Gentle, paced support for the effects of past and complex trauma.

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Couples & marriage preparation

Couples counselling and SYMBIS pre-marriage sessions, in English or Korean.

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Women & new parents

Pregnancy, postnatal wellbeing, identity, burnout and life transitions.

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Teens & students

School and HSC stress, low mood, friendships, and starting out at uni.

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Korean-language counselling

한국어로 편안하게. Migration, family and cultural pressures, understood.

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Getting started

Three steps to your first session

1

Get in touch

Send me a short message through the Contact Us page. A few lines is enough.

2

Organise a time

I’ll reply personally and we’ll find a time that works for you, in person at Strathfield or online from anywhere in Australia.

3

Your first session

We talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change. You set the pace, and there’s no obligation to continue.

In person or online

Easy to reach from across the Inner West

The Strathfield office is a short walk from Strathfield station and an easy trip from Burwood, Homebush, Concord, Ashfield, Croydon, Enfield and Rhodes. If travel is hard, online sessions work just as well.

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Strathfield, in person

Fridays, 1:30pm – 7pm

11/58 The Boulevarde, Strathfield NSW 2135

Online, anywhere in Australia

Thursdays, 1pm – 7pm
Fridays, 1:30pm – 7pm

Secure video sessions from home, work or wherever you feel comfortable. All you need is a private space and a stable internet connection.

Fees & rebates

Clear fees, no surprises

Session fees, private health fund rebates and what to do if cost is a barrier are all set out on the Fees page.

WorkCover and CTP clients with an approved claim can have sessions billed directly to their insurer.

What you can expect

  • A confidential, non-judgemental space
  • Sessions at a pace that feels right for you
  • Practical skills you can use day to day
  • Counselling in English or Korean
  • No referral needed to book

Questions

Frequently asked

No. You can book directly. WorkCover and CTP clients need an approved claim and a referral from their doctor.

Both are trained to help with emotional and mental health concerns. Counsellors focus on talking therapy and practical support. Psychologists are registered with AHPRA and can also offer psychological assessments and Medicare-rebated sessions with a GP referral.

Some funds cover counselling with an ACA Registered Counsellor. Check with your fund using the details on the Fees page.

Yes. I’m fluent in English and Korean, and sessions can be in either language. 한국어 상담이 가능합니다.

For most people, yes. Online sessions use the same approach as in-person sessions. All you need is a private space and a stable internet connection.

Taking the first step is often the hardest. You don’t have to take it alone.

When you’re ready, send me a message and we can talk about where to start.