Ms Vinci Fong Counsellor

Good day~Nei Ho~Ni Hao! 大家好，我的名字是Vinci！因字數所限，請電郵vinci@crestpoint.com.au索取我的中文簡介：） As others usually describe, Vinci is a quiet and calm person from their first impression(s). When Vinci has the opportunities to explore the meaning of life a bit more, she realises that it might be related to her observant and think-before-talk nature. In the past 11 years, Vinci has been supporting individuals in multidisciplinary and multicultural settings through the promotion of equity in areas of life such as wellbeing and mental health. Vinci is passionate about supporting individuals of all backgrounds through a strength-based perspective and person-centred approach. Besides these main approaches, Vinci likes to ‘top therapy up’ by using approaches which are tailored to individual situations. In the recent 3 years, she has been using the following in university, workplaces and personal settings: ^Therapies / Modalities ● Person-Centred approach ● Strength-based therapy ●Cognitive Behavioural Theory ●Solution-focussed therapy ●Mindfulness Vinci's Counselling sessions: aim to create a sense of welcome to all individuals, building trust and relationships, goes as clients’ pace, authenticity, option to explore topics from deeper lenses ^Core Values: Gentleness - from a non-judgmental perspective Humility - always learning, acknowledging clients’ strengths Trustworthiness - rapport building with respect Assertiveness - aims to maximise the meaningfulness and effectiveness of therapy ===Interested in a Confidential session?=== Book an appointment on (07)34206322 through Crestpoint Wellbeing Centre, through Halaxy or contact me on vinci@crestpoint.com.au! ^Spare time: you might find Vinci exploring the community with spontaneity and concentration - it could be on public transport, in the shops, at festivals… ^Focus Areas As a former international student and a current OSHC Educator, I believe my engagement with multicultural settings for the past 11 years has equipped me to work effectively with the following client groups. ● Clients of all ages from a multicultural background – adjustment, challenges ● Primary school-aged children and their parents/ caregivers – wellbeing support ● Personal Issues: self-esteem, confidence, relationships building, communication ^Languages spoken: English, Mandarin – Professional Proficiency Cantonese – Native Speaker French – minimal understanding of language and culture (beginner level) *Vinci believes a certain level of Cultural Competency comes along when using languages ===Interested in a Confidential session?=== Book an appointment on (07)34206322 through Crestpoint Wellbeing Centre, through Halaxy or contact me on vinci@crestpoint.com.au! ^Accreditations: Australian Counselling Association: Level 2 Counsellor Registration No.: ACA 18713 Current Blue Card holder (Card No. 1092154/4) ^Qualifications: Masters of Counselling - UQ Bachelor of Human Services - QUT Further PD - e.g. Interactive Drawing Therapy Unit One (Certificate of Attendance obtained in June 2023)