Tryphena Tan
Areas of experience and expertise
Tryphena has over 8 years of experience working with adults and young people presenting with:
• Mood disorders,
• Anxiety disorders,
• Grief and loss,
• Interpersonal and relationship stressors, and
• Stress
Tryphena completed her Master in Counselling Psychology in 2007. She has expertise in providing mental health support and vocational counselling to young people and adults. Tryphena has a particular interest in supporting people within the LGBTQIA+ community and working with refugees.
Counselling experience
Tryphena has experience working with adults and young people with depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health needs using psychological interventions.
Tryphena has worked as a Psychologist, Counsellor, and Support worker across Australia, Singapore, United Kingdom, and Ireland. She has counselling experience in non-profit organisations, employment agencies, schools, family service centres, prisons, and refugee camps.
Tryphena has experience supporting high school students with mental health disorders, as well as interpersonal difficulties such as bullying, and motivational difficulties with attending school.
Therapeutic approaches
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Vocational Counselling
• Person-Centred Counselling
Qualifications
• Registered Psychologist
• Master in Counselling Psychology
Professional membership
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Other
Languages spoken: English and Mandarin.
Age range: Working with clients aged 14+.
Tryphena conducts both face to face servicing and telehealth.