David Chong OAM
Clinical Psychologist MAPS EBWYC
Hi, I am David Chong, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 39 years experience.
I treat all areas of human challenges and suffering – providing therapy in relation to life’s existential challenges (including depression and anxiety), trauma, addictions, sexuality, unexplained physical symptoms (with a psychological component) and cross cultural issues.
My multidimensional clinical thinking and awareness, compassion, sense of humour and directness creates an inspiring and thought provoking therapeutic process and a safe environment to express and experience emotions.
My own background – having Chinese parents and being raised in Brazil – has made me very comfortable working with people with unconventional and/or complex histories.
Psychotherapy requires courage and can be challenging. I will be there providing support and helping you heal and grow.
As well as English, I’m psychotherapeutically fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and I am also conversationally fluent in Cantonese.
In 2019 I was awarded the Order of Australia Medal – OAM for my services to the Brazilian Community as a psychologist.
Affiliations
Clinical Supervision
I provide Clinical Supervision for clinicians in psychology or social work who are interested in developing their psychotherapeutic skills.
I’m a registered supervisor in all levels of psychology accreditation at the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) and across both Clinical and Counselling within the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I am also an accredited teacher/supervisor of the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA).
If you are interested in my clinical supervision services, please contact me.
Training
Saturday 19th October 2024 and
Saturday 26th October 2024
Introduction to ISTDP in the Tropics
Ubud, Bali – August 4th to 8th, 2025
3 Year Program
I have a strong study and research mind and am continuously studying and attending training to improve my work and support of my clients.
I’ve undertaken training across several areas including Zen-based psychotherapies, psychoanalysis, family therapy, phenomenological approaches, psychodrama, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, positive psychology, Morita Therapy and mindfulness theories.
I am an endorsed teacher and supervisor by the IEDTA – International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association and run core training programs and advanced training.
I regularly attend conferences and provide lectures locally and globally. I’ve previously guest lectured for the University of Phonm Pehn in Cambodia, Miazaki University in Japan, Friends international in both Cambodia and Laos and OXFAM, and at the City University of Hong Kong for their Psychology Doctorate program.