● Director ● Clinical Psychotherapist ● Mental Health Social Worker ● Hypnotherapist
Coby is an experienced mental health practitioner with a passion for life, health, and healing. As an advocate for good mental health, he regularly presents at conferences and workshops across different states in Australia and internationally. In addition, he has extensive experience working creatively with children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds and cultures, assisting them in identifying and maximising their inner strengths and resilience.
Coby's life experiences provide him with a unique perspective that sets him apart from other therapists. As an openly gay individual who was born and raised in Borneo and has lived in multiple countries before calling Australia home, Coby has first-hand experience with the challenges and complexities that individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures face. This experience allows Coby to provide culturally sensitive and informed counselling that considers each client's unique needs and experiences.
Coby's approach to counselling and psychotherapy is grounded in the belief that individuals possess the inner strength and resilience necessary to overcome their mental health challenges. His educational training and years of clinical experience have equipped him with a deep understanding of mental health and psychological treatment. He has developed an exceptional ability to identify and maximise individual’s inner strengths and offer his clients a safe and supportive space to work through their mental health challenges.
Coby's passion for helping others extends beyond his work with clients. He is a Board Member of the Midsumma Festival, Victoria's largest LGBTIQA arts organisation, where he provides strategic leadership and governance for the organisation. Additionally, he is the Director for Volunteer Support at GLOBE Victoria, a reputable and professional networking organisation for LGBTIQA+ professionals and business owners. His dedication to the community and his unwavering commitment to the well-being of others makes him a unique and invaluable asset to the mental health profession.
In addition to his professional expertise, Coby brings a wealth of personal qualities to his counselling practice. He is described as down-to-earth, gentle, honest, and practical in his approach to life. This warm and approachable demeanour allows clients to feel comfortable and supported during therapy sessions, facilitating a trusting and productive therapeutic relationship that makes him easy to communicate with. Coby communicates in a style that engages his clients, and he speaks fluently in several languages, including English, Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese, Hakka, and Bahasa Indonesia.
Coby specialises in the following areas:
Coby's therapeutic orientation is mainly influenced by Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, HypnoNLP, and LEGO Play Therapy. However, within this practice framework, He has gently blended in a number of evidence-based psychological approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, Psychoanalysis, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Art Therapy.
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Coby is a mental health practitioner recognised by:
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