Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Yatong Wen

Yatong Wen

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Registered Social Worker, Integrative therapist weaving EMDR, trauma-informed care, IFS and somatic approaches with contemplative practice and embodied self-inquiry. Offers a warm, grounded presence with strong capacity for co-regulation, reflective depth, and holding emotional complexity. Supports clients navigating trauma, neurodivergence, identity, and existential questions through non-pathologising, nervous-system-informed care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program & Operations Coordinator

Mind Medicine Australia
01.2026 - Current

Also as an integrative therapist

Orchestrate national psychedelic-assisted therapy education programs (CPAT) while contributing as an Integrative Therapist applying trauma-informed, somatic, and IFS-informed approaches.

  • Coordinate complex training delivery across educators, clinicians, and learners nationally
  • Optimise CRM/LMS systems and operational workflows to enhance program efficiency
  • Contribute to preparation, support, and integration frameworks for altered-state therapies
  • Apply parts-based and transpersonal perspectives to participant support and reflective practice

Therapist

BetterHelp
06.2025 - Current

Delivered evidence-based telehealth therapy to 100+ clients in 6 month presenting with trauma, neurodivergent concerns (ADHD, ASD), anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.

  • Achieved 4.9/5 live session rating from 56 respondents; sustained 95%+ client retention
  • Integrated IFS-informed, somatic, Person-Centered, and Motivational Interviewing approaches
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning for remote clients
  • Facilitated 114 live sessions maintaining 0% client-reported no-show rate

Practitioner

SPRING | Centacare
09.2024 - 12.2025

Delivered trauma-informed therapeutic interventions for youth (11-18) with acute mental health presentations within multidisciplinary framework.

  • Drove 85% reduction in re-hospitalization through tailored intervention planning
  • Boosted emotional regulation and distress tolerance by 80% over 6-week periods using DBT and ACT
  • Collaborated with CAMHS and WCH to coordinate integrated care plans
  • Facilitated psychoeducation sessions enhancing client and family engagement

Mental Health Worker

Eating Disorder Support Service | Centacare
09.2024 - 06.2025

Provided specialized trauma-informed interventions for individuals experiencing eating disorders, integrating somatic awareness and mindfulness approaches.

  • Delivered therapeutic support using CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques
  • Developed person-centered support plans collaborating with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Advocated for clients in care coordination, connecting individuals to NDIS and specialist services
  • Monitored evolving risks and maintained continuity of trauma-informed care

Community Rehabilitation Support Worker

Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program | Life Without Barriers
03.2022 - 09.2024

Designed recovery-focused therapeutic support for adults (18-65) with complex mental health needs using ACT and Solution-Focused Therapy.

  • Facilitated one-on-one interventions and weekly Flourish groups applying trauma-informed principles
  • Conducted ongoing risk assessments for clients with concurrent mental health and AOD concerns
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary service integration including FDSV, housing, and crisis response referrals
  • Championed reflective practice contributing to service evaluation and improvement

(Volunteer) Telephone Crisis Supporter

Lifeline Adelaide
01.2023 - 07.2023

Provided empathetic crisis intervention applying active listening and trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.

  • Assessed caller needs and developed appropriate intervention strategies
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery

YOUTH MENTOR & YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

Life Without Barriers
12.2021 - 03.2022

Implemented trauma-informed interventions for at-risk youth focusing on emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

  • Applied Motivational Interviewing to foster positive behavior change and engagement

Social Work Student

Flinders Medical Centre
07.2021 - 12.2021

Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments and delivered crisis intervention for hospitalized patients experiencing medical trauma.

  • Developed individualized treatment plans integrating psychological and medical care
  • Facilitated family meetings and psychoeducation regarding mental health conditions

Social Work Student

Southern Crosscare
02.2020 - 07.2020

Delivered person-centered therapy adapted for older adults with cognitive and physical limitations.

  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional regulation support for residents
  • Conducted reminiscence therapy sessions supporting psychological wellbeing

Education

Diploma of Counselling -

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Adelaide, SA

Master of Social Work -

Flinders University
Adelaide, SA
01.2021

Certificate - ADHD & Life Coach Certification

Efficient Coach
03-2026

Certificate - Psychedelic-assisted Therapy

Mind Medicine Australia
Melbourne
11-2024

Certificate - Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique

QHHT
05-2026

Certificate - Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy & Sound Healing

Kindred Souls Co.
03-2024

Skills

  • Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR (Level 1& 2) IFS-Informed Somatic Approaches ACT DBT CBT Solution-Focused Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Motivational Interviewing Mindfulness-Based Interventions Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Compassion-Focused Therapy Psychosynthesis therapy
  • Somatic awareness and nervous system stabilisation
  • Emotional containment and co-regulation
  • Integrative, non-pathologising frameworks
  • LGBTQIA affirming
  • Intuitive / Creative approach
  • Sit with distress without reactivity
  • Mindfulness-based attentional regulation
  • Metacognitive awareness & reflective capacity
  • Ongoing reflective practice and self-supervision
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Clinical Skills: Risk Assessment & Safety Planning Crisis Intervention Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment Treatment Planning Case Formulation Telehealth Delivery Multidisciplinary Collaboration Clinical Documentation
  • Specialized Populations: Neurodivergent Clients (ADHD, ASD) Youth Mental Health (11-18) Eating Disorders Complex Trauma Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & AOD)
  • Professional & Operational: Program Coordination CRM/LMS Systems Workflow Optimisation Quality Assurance Stakeholder Liaison Psychoeducation Facilitation

Affiliations

  • Member #488174 of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Vice President of Association of CALD Mental Health Practitioners
  • Member of Institute of Noetic Sciences, OBE Research Participant
  • Member of Integral Life

Certification

  • EMDR Training, Levels 1 & 2, Thearpist Training
  • Safety Intervention Working with Children and Young people Initial - Blended Learning (Online & in person) Crisis Prevention Institute - 2025
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental health Professionals National Eating Disorders Collaboration - 2025
  • Standard Mental Health First Aider
  • Safe Environments for Children and Young People Safe Place Training - 2025
  • Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect –Education and Care training Department for Education - 2025
  • Vicarious Trauma Training Ourcuriousminds - 2024
  • Foundation skills for working with people with BPD BPD Co - 2024
  • Applying ACT for Anxiety & Depression/ Solution Focused Therapy/Creating a Therapeutic Alliance/Motivational Interviewing/ Trauma Informed Care SA Health Training Centre - 2023
  • Suicide Awareness for Professionals/Suicide Response 4 Mental Health - 2023

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Tennis
  • Meditation (Yogic, Tibetan Buddhism, Non-dual)
  • Yoga
  • Shamanic Drumming
  • Altered State Consciousness exploration
  • Integrative Theory - Ken Wilber
  • Creative Writing
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning

Timeline

Program & Operations Coordinator

Mind Medicine Australia
01.2026 - Current

Therapist

BetterHelp
06.2025 - Current

Practitioner

SPRING | Centacare
09.2024 - 12.2025

Mental Health Worker

Eating Disorder Support Service | Centacare
09.2024 - 06.2025

(Volunteer) Telephone Crisis Supporter

Lifeline Adelaide
01.2023 - 07.2023

Community Rehabilitation Support Worker

Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program | Life Without Barriers
03.2022 - 09.2024

YOUTH MENTOR & YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

Life Without Barriers
12.2021 - 03.2022

Social Work Student

Flinders Medical Centre
07.2021 - 12.2021

Social Work Student

Southern Crosscare
02.2020 - 07.2020

Master of Social Work -

Flinders University

Diploma of Counselling -

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Certificate - ADHD & Life Coach Certification

Efficient Coach

Certificate - Psychedelic-assisted Therapy

Mind Medicine Australia

Certificate - Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique

QHHT

Certificate - Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy & Sound Healing

Kindred Souls Co.
Yatong Wen