Ms Christine Peng Social Worker

clinic location

Info

Websitepinevale.com.auhello@pinevale.com.au
Pinevale Counseling & Psychotherapy Level 1/400 Smith St, Collingwood, Victoria, 3066
Map for Level 1/400 Smith St, Collingwood, Victoria, 3066

Overview

Christine completed her counselling psychology training (Master's level) in the US and holds a Master of Social Work in Australia. She has worked across a range of mental health settings, including forensic services, community mental health, inpatient psychiatric rehabilitation, and private practice both in US and Australia, supporting individuals experiencing complex and long-standing psychological difficulties, including those with higher-risk presentations and multiple life stressors. Christine provides evidence-based therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties, grief and loss, adjustment challenges, and interpersonal or relationship concerns. Her approach integrates therapeutic modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, neuroscience-informed practice, strength-based approaches, and trauma-informed care, tailored to each person’s individual needs and goals. Christine values working collaboratively with clients at their own pace. Her practice is grounded in empathy, respect, and transparency, with a focus on helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of their inner experiences, relationships and life context, explore identity and possibilities for change, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful and sustainable wellbeing. Christine speaks both English and Mandarin (中文).

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Social Work
  • Master of Counseling Psychology

Accreditations

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Certifications

  • Schema-Focused CBT Training
  • DBT Training
  • Neuroscience of Complex Trauma
  • CBT and advanced CBT
  • ACT Training
  • Schema Therapy
  • Trauma-informed care

Fees/Services

  • Standard Consultation - 50mins

Working Hours

This Week

Thursday:8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Trauma

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Teenagers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Mandarin

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Online consultations