I am both a counsellor and supervisor who has received supervision from Yimfong over several years. I have continued to experience her clinical support and insight in respectful ways to hold me accountable to my ethical practice and the growth of my clients.
I continue to appreciate the ways she holds the space to ensure we collaboratively consider my clients needs through the lenses in which I practice my work.

After my supervision sessions, I notice I am able to return to my clients and supervisees with confidence and a wider lens to explore their experiences. I witness a shift in the ways we work together as I am better able to challenge their "stuck points" or explore broader ways to consider their issues.

Yimfong respectfully holds space for me personally and professionally. I feel safe to be a whole person with all my parts welcomed in the supervision space. I have consistently felt seen, heard and safely encouraged to grow. I can consider my "blind spots" in the absence of any shame. I can be intentional in my practice as professional and a human person because of her amazing support.
She seems to know the right time to challenge and/or hold gentle space and this is deeply appreciated. 

​~ J. Supervisee 

Without seeming to be a stereotypical male, it can seem easier at times to fix or repair something that goes wrong that is tangible such as a broken arm. We can immediately feel that it prevents us from being our "best self" and the "fixing" is something we can grasp. 
However, when we are faced with challenges such as emotional or behavioural whereby we are acting in ways and in a manner that we may not even understand, this can be daunting and really difficult to work through. The reality is that our behaviour can and will affect those around us, and limit our capacity to function in the best version of ourselves. The counselling journey itself is daunting, challenging and potentially difficult.  However, I strongly recommend it. My experience of unearthing and working through some realities that have been with me for a very long time and have subsequently shaped me, and not always in a good way, has been powerful and life changing. If you find yourself hitting life's "brick wall", I would suggest you trust the counselling process with Yimfong as I have. Yimfong has equipped me to understand myself better and equipped me with the "tools and learnings" that have been life changing for me. 

~ P. pronouns he/him

​At Counsellingexpressions I have experienced Yimfong as a wise and trustworthy guide who's helping me to navigate and heal the broken parts of my self. I’d been bumbling along for decades accepting things “as they are” and had previously dismissed therapy as a luxury for other people but not needed by me! Now, months into the process, I am seeing practical improvements in my personal well being as well as my marriage relationship, not by "fixing my partner" but by helping me to develop the inner relationship to myself.  ​ 
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​~ R. 
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​I just wanted to reach out and thank you so much for all of your help and support over the last 2.5 years.... I was an absolute mess when I came to your office back in 2018. With no family support, I could have fallen into a terrible place. But having your steady, honest validation through this time, provided me the safe space I needed to heal. It gave me the confidence to own my truth and take responsibility for my life. A painful journey, very uncomfortable at times but absolutely necessary for me to see things more clearly,
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~ C.  
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I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your work with me this year and in the previous years.  I've come a long way and I thank you for being such a huge help. You have a gift, and I have received the benefit. I wouldn't be here without you.
I hope you have a great Christmas and a good break. I wanted to say all that before I left our session today. 
Thank you so much!
​~ D.  
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Thank you so much for all your direction and encouragement and empathy and therapeutic healing in the last 2 years.
Your impact on our family's journey is immeasurable and invaluable. We appreciate you. 
~ Couple
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I entered counselling reluctantly although I knew I wanted life to be different. I was an untreated alcoholic just holding onto work and nominally attending church. I was filled with shame and was sure God couldn't really love me or help me. I was pushing away my friends and family although I also wanted their love and approval. 

In counselling, Yimfong asked pertinent questions and listened to me with respect and without judgement.  At first, I resisted the suggestion to attend AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings as part of my therapy process but did, soon afterwards. Yimfong and I discussed and worked through issues together, from everyday work problems, the loss of loved ones to some of the past I was determined to never tell anyone.  I was encouraged and always acknowledged, for taking my small steps and small triumphs.
The other weekend I managed to actually drive some distance, a victory over various strong fears. 

As I write this, I'm still attending regular counselling and will move on when I am ready.  However, now I know I am not alone. I have a support network in AA and have reconnected with my family. I've made some new friends and open to God again. 

~ W. pronouns she/her who later felt confident enough to sponsored another member
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We have travelled over numerous rocky surfaces with your guidance, support, patience and caring. Both of us appreciate and are grateful to you for getting us to the point of being "new persons" - able to face life's adventures and pitfalls with renewed strength and dignity. Thank you for believing in us! For the support and help in bringing focus back into our lives. Our beloved R. will always be with us, and we are coming to terms and accepting they are in their new abode and purpose....
~ Mother & Daughter, family therapy for complicated grieving process

[ The following client experienced many challenges due to family breakdown affecting their self-esteem, confidence and looming VCE studies. They attended individual and family therapy with me for some time and I did not hear from them until they wrote to me]. 

​​I thought I'd wait till Uni placements so I can tell you all of it at once. I had an amazing and rewarding night at my graduation. I received a few awards and a nice cheque! I was happy with my score, shy of my goal but nevertheless very happy as I also got an offer of a scholarship if I attended a particular university. In the end, I chose my first Uni preference though with no scholarship offer. I am writing this to you at 6.30 AM as I'm too excited to sleep any longer!  The most important part of my letter is to thank you. I know it's your job but thank you, for guiding me and helping me find peace in my head and heart as well as showing me the inner strength I have which I'm finding is giving me clarity to go for what I want out of life. I hope our paths cross again one day.
~ K. youth

We often symbolise our healing process in different ways through writing, symbolic imagery....
As in the following examples.

​THE WAR IS OVER

the battle is over
war has come to an end
my homeland is decimated
now unlivable ground

with no place of safety
I become a refugee
sent to an unknown land
to set up camp in a foreign place

my wounds are deep
afflictions many
lost in darkness
pain and hunger consume

my mind in confusion I blindly search
for healing in my lonely world
signposts to new life are many
I have no compass to navigate

summoning strength where none is left
I test them one by one
they promise freedom - none prevail
am I destined to a life of constant suffering?

when all hope appears to be lost
invited foreigners shine their light
they bathe my wounds, nourish my being
bringing truth and guidance to my heart

time and patience
slowly, step by step
confusion gives way to clarity
I begin to understand the battleground

with increasing strength and healing wounds
I'm encouraged to leave my no-man's land
accompanied down a path few have travelled
over steep mountains and rough terrain

I set my eyes on new soil, hopes and dreams
safe refuges and stable ground
no more conflict to overwhelm me
I reassure myself - the war has been won.

~ C. 2009  

Caption for drawing below: used with permission.
Where once there was only consuming darkness of the cave, there is more light around it now. ~ S. 2024