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Dr. Kuan Hiong Sylvia Chiang, HCPC

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Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
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About Kuan

Dr. Kuan Hiong Sylvia Chiang helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, and issues around self-esteem. She also supports people facing grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strains, anger, career changes, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue.

She speaks English and Cantonese and practises from the United Kingdom. Dr Chiang uses straightforward conversation to find what matters most to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to shape sessions.

Background and approach

Expect practical steps you can try between meetings and room to talk about what feels hard right now. Her approach is collaborative and gentle. She listens for values and goals, then helps people try new ways of coping.

Sessions often mix problem-solving, noticing thoughts and feelings, and skills for managing stress and unhelpful patterns. Dr Chiang trained and worked in multicultural settings, including time in New York City, and brings that experience to work with people from diverse backgrounds. She has 15 years of professional experience and holds registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC.

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging. International clients may be supported. To start, a short matching questionnaire is used to schedule sessions that fit individual needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
HCPC	PYL041811	May 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, trauma-related avoidance, and coping with life changes.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation. This approach is useful when someone needs to feel heard and understood before trying practical tools.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and teaches concrete techniques to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and obsessive thoughts and behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr Chiang will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. The plan can change as progress is made and new challenges appear, and choices are made together.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation; phone can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for ongoing reflections, quick check-ins, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel, or different time zones and help international clients connect with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What types of problems does Dr Chiang help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career changes, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then works with clients to set goals and try practical tools between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working in multicultural settings, including practice in New York City and the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese and international clients can be supported.

What session formats are available?

Appointments can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.