Patty ZHAO

Title
Psychotherapist, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Degrees
Master of Counselling
Biography
Message to Patients:
No matter what you’re going through, I am here to walk alongside you—helping you rediscover strength and peace within.
Areas of Specialty:
Years of clinical experience in psychotherapy, serving children, adolescents, and adults including clinical patients, corporate employees, students, and perinatal women.
Skilled in multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration, integrating psychiatry, pediatrics, rehabilitation, and other medical resources to develop personalized and comprehensive intervention plans.
Clinical and cross-cultural experience across Australia, Canada, and China, offering services in both Mandarin and English.
Areas of Specialization
Children & Adolescents:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Low self-esteem and lack of motivation
Social difficulties and emotional expression issues
Bipolar disorder, eating disorders
Parent-child relationship support
Psychological support for LGBTQ+/gender-diverse youth
Adults:
Anxiety disorders, depression, social anxiety
Grief and loss, alcohol dependence
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Low self-esteem, lack of motivation
Difficulties in emotional identification and expression
Psychotherapy during psychiatric rehabilitation
Education Background:
Bachelor of Psychology, University of British Columbia (Canada)
Master of Counselling, Monash University (Australia)
Working Experience:
Private Hospitals and Clinics
International University: Duke Kunshan University (China)
Overseas Clinics & NGOs: Bayside Counselling Center (Australia), Coast Mental Health Foundation (Canada)