Heidi is a sensitive, warm and highly empathic Psychologist and Creative Arts Therapist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to further understand, process and make sense of their own lived experiences. Heidi works to build a collaborative relationship with her clients and to empower them to make choices that support the life that they want for themselves.

Heidi considers the individuality of each client and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Arts Therapies and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to suit the needs of each client.

Heidi has a PhD in Developmental Psychology and therefore brings knowledge and insight into the vastness of our human experience from this perspective. Heidi’s work is also informed by attachment theory, neurobiology and trauma-informed practices. Heidi has a Masters degree in Creative Arts Therapies so she also integrates creative expression and processes into her psychotherapeutic approaches.

Heidi has a particular interest in working with women during significant transitions in their life such as pregnancy, parenting, perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Heidi Ch’ng is a Registered Psychologist under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and a current member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI).

Heidi’s therapy dog is named Loki and the two have completed a certified course with Therapy Dogs NSW. Heidi and Loki have met the standards to be certified as an AAT team in delivering animal-assisted interventions, working safely with clients, and showing particular attention to animal welfare.
https://therapydogsnsw.com.au/certified-therapy-teams

Loki is a standard size Australian Cobberdog. The breed’s name refers to its mission as a therapy dog; Cobberdog means ‘dog-friend’. Cobberdogs are also known for their ability to attune to others’ emotions. Loki has a blonde, wavy, non-shedding and hypoallergenic coat. Loki has a very gentle and calm temperament, and loves to meet new people.