Private & Confidential Care

A calm space.
Real support.Meaningful, lasting change.

一个安心的空间。
真实的支持。有意义的、持久的改变。

SY Counselling is the private practice of Stephanie Yu, offering bilingual, evidence-based psychological counselling for individuals, couples and families in Melbourne, by appointment only.

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Portrait of Stephanie Yu, Registered Counsellor and Social Worker
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW) Level 4 Counsellor (ACA) English & Mandarin
Founder & Principal Counsellor

Stephanie Yu

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW) & Level 4 Counsellor (ACA)

Stephanie Yu is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and a Level 4 Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). She has been providing bilingual (Mandarin-speaking) counselling and mental health services in Melbourne since 2009, supporting individuals, families, and students across private practice and educational settings.

Stephanie is passionate about supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds and assisting clients from primary, secondary, and tertiary education settings. She is committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, improve their emotional wellbeing, and achieve meaningful and lasting change.

In addition to individual counselling, Stephanie has extensive experience delivering mental health workshops and wellbeing programs for international students in private educational institutions and universities.

Areas of expertise

Stephanie has extensive experience supporting clients experiencing:

Anxiety, stress and depression Relationship, family and parenting difficulties Academic and study-related stress Migration, adjustment and cultural identity Grief, loss and trauma
Languages & access

Languages:

English Mandarin (中文)

Locations: In-person in Melbourne, Victoria, and via Telehealth Australia-wide.

Availability: By appointment only.

The way I work

Therapeutic Approaches

Stephanie provides evidence-based, client-centred interventions tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals. Her therapeutic approaches include:

Person-Centred Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Strengths-Based Practice
Trauma-Informed Care

Consultation fees

Individual Mental Health Consultation
50-minute session $220

Medicare Rebates

As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Stephanie provides services under the Medicare Better Access Initiative.

Clients may be eligible for a Medicare rebate when they have:

  • A valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from their GP; or
  • An eligible referral from a psychiatrist or paediatrician.

Please note that gap fees may apply. Eligibility and rebate amounts are subject to Medicare requirements and may change over time.

Reports and Letters

Fees for reports, assessments, supporting documentation, and Special Consideration letters are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on your level of cover, you may be eligible to claim rebates through your private health insurance provider. Please contact your insurer directly to confirm your entitlements.