Cynthia Tsoi

ABN 28 595 790 262
ACA Reg No. 81951
ANZACATA Reg No. 71163890

Qualification: ACA Registered Counsellor (Level 2)
Registered art therapist (ANZACATA)
Master of Art Therapy (Western Sydney University)

Languages: English and Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Teochew)

Works with: Individuals from all age groups

Therapeutic modalities: Person-centered Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Sand Therapy, Play-based therapy

Fees: $150/50 minutes per session

Availability: Saturdays and Sundays, South Yarra

Cynthia Tsoi is a registered counsellor and art therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. She holds a Master of Art Therapy from Western Sydney University and has worked across school, community, and clinical settings both in Australia and Hong Kong.

Cynthia is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their emotions, needs, and inner experiences. She integrates talk therapy with visual expression, creative processes, and storytelling, offering alternative ways for clients to explore and express feelings that may be difficult to put into words.

Areas of Interest

Cynthia supports child, adolescent and adult clients experiencing:

• Emotional distress and anxiety

• Relationship and family challenges

• Identity exploration and life transitions

• Emotional regulation and social development

• Neurodivergence, including ASD and ADHD

• Intergenerational and multicultural family dynamics

Therapeutic Approach

Cynthia’s work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally attuned. She draws from person-centred therapy and expressive arts therapy, tailoring sessions to suit each client’s unique needs, pace, and communication style.

She incorporates approaches such as:

• Art therapy and visual expression

• Play-based therapy

• Narrative therapy

• Sandplay and dream exploration

• Reflective and emotion-focused dialogue

Cynthia aims to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where clients can gradually deepen self-understanding and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Cultural Background and Work Experience

In Australia, she has experience working with children and young people, delivering individual and group art- and play-based therapy within NDIS services, schools, and community programs. she has supported children and families from diverse migrant and multicultural backgrounds. She has experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTQI+ clients, and individuals navigating cultural identity and intergenerational relationships.

Before moving to Australia, Cynthia worked in Hong Kong across schools and arts organisations, designing expressive arts programs and supporting students with additional needs. This experience gives her strong insight into emotional expression and family dynamics within Chinese and broader East Asian cultural contexts.

Languages

Cynthia provides therapy in:

• English

• Mandarin

• Cantonese

• Teochew

She is experienced in working with bilingual and bicultural clients and incorporates culturally sensitive approaches into her work.

Personal Philosophy

Cynthia believes that healing happens through meaningful human connection. She recognises that life can bring emotional pain, uncertainty, and challenges that feel difficult to hold alone. She believes each person has an innate capacity for growth and self-understanding, and she walks alongside her clients as a supportive companion — helping them move toward steadier and more empowered ways of living.

New clients are welcome to book a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore needs and suitability.