Lye Fong Lee, ACA

Lye Fong Lee is an ACA counsellor who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks multiple languages and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people from diverse backgrounds.

She uses clear techniques from evidence-based therapeutic methods to build coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions often centre on learning small, practical strategies for managing anxious thoughts, improving communication and lifting mood. The work is collaborative and paced to the person's needs.

With five years of professional experience, she has supported people through workplace-related counselling pathways and online sessions. Her background includes providing Employee Assistance Program support and counselling connected to WorkSafe Victoria referrals. These experiences shape a pragmatic, problem-solving focus in the room.

She offers counselling in English, Mandarin, Malay and Cantonese, which helps when language or cultural context matters. People can expect straightforward explanations and concrete tools rather than abstract theory.

Clients usually leave sessions with a short plan of steps to try between meetings. The approach combines skill-building, mindfulness practices and strengths-based reflection to help people notice steady change over time.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Many of the techniques used in therapy adapt well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact; online sessions guide people to notice unhelpful patterns and try new coping strategies between meetings. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and can be practised daily to steady mood and focus. Solution-focused work targets small, practical changes and skills that people can test quickly in their own life and review in the next session.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss what feels most useful and try techniques together in early sessions to see what fits the person's needs and goals. That makes it easier to refine the plan as therapy continues.

The practical benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility to fit sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Online work can also make it simpler to access a counsellor who speaks English, Mandarin, Malay or Cantonese. Confirm current session options and formats before booking so the session type matches your needs.