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Joel Sun - Counsellor (Intern)
Joel is a bilingual counselling intern offering warm, structured and culturally sensitive support for adolescents, adults and couples. He provides counselling in English, Mandarin and Shanghainese and supports anxiety, relationship concerns, adjustment, identity development and wellbeing.
Qualifications & Professional Accreditation
Bachelor of Counselling
Currently completing Master of Clinical Counselling – University of Canberra
Counselling Intern working under clinical supervision
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Learn more about our approach to care at iflow Psychology.
About Joel – Professional Background
Joel (Bai Chen) Sun is a bilingual counselling intern currently completing his Master of Clinical Counselling at the University of Canberra. He works under supervision as part of his professional training and provides counselling for adolescents, adults and couples.
Joel brings a warm, collaborative and culturally sensitive approach to therapy. His work focuses on helping clients feel heard, understood and supported while building emotional insight and practical coping strategies. He supports individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and communication difficulties, adjustment concerns, identity development and wellbeing-related challenges.
Joel also provides counselling for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and offers sessions in English, Mandarin and Shanghainese to support comfort, trust and engagement in therapy. He works closely with senior clinicians at iflow Psychology as part of his placement, ensuring safe, ethical and professional practice.
Services Provided
Joel provides counselling support for:
Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients
Clients seeking bilingual support in Mandarin or Shanghainese
Individuals requiring therapy under supervision as part of ongoing training
Sessions available:
In-person counselling (Gladesville clinic)
Secure telehealth sessions
How Joel can Help
Joel supports adolescents, adults and couples seeking help with emotional, interpersonal and adjustment-related challenges. He assists clients to understand their experiences, build resilience, strengthen communication, and navigate periods of personal change in a respectful and collaborative environment.
Joel can help with:
Anxiety, worry and stress
Low mood and reduced motivation
Communication and relationship concerns
Adjustment to life changes and transitions
Cultural identity and belonging
Building confidence and emotional awareness
He works flexibly and tailors the counselling process so clients feel supported, safe and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
How Joel Works with Clients
Joel combines warmth, structure and collaboration to support clients in understanding their experiences and working toward meaningful change. He focuses on creating a safe therapeutic space where individuals can openly discuss their concerns, develop insight and build emotional resilience.
His style is grounded in empathy, reflective questioning and strengths-based approaches, helping clients recognise patterns, explore their relationships and develop healthier ways of coping.
Joel encourages clients to set goals, reflect on progress and strengthen skills that support wellbeing, communication and self-confidence. He adapts sessions based on each client’s needs and works closely with senior psychologists to ensure high-quality and ethical care.
Therapeutic Approaches
Joel draws from a range of evidence-based counselling approaches, including:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centred Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) principles
Strengths-based and collaborative frameworks
He applies these approaches flexibly, tailoring sessions to each client’s needs, presenting concerns and cultural context, and engages in ongoing supervision as part of his professional training.
Special Areas of Interest
Joel has a particular interest in supporting clients experiencing:
Anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm
Communication and relationship challenges
Adjustment to life changes
Identity exploration and cultural concerns
Confidence and self-worth difficulties
Wellbeing and resilience development
Early-stage career doubts, motivation and vocational direction
He works with individuals who are navigating transitions in study, work, or identity, helping them clarify values, gain confidence, build communication skills and enhance direction in their personal and vocational life.
Who Joel Works with
Joel provides counselling for:
Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Individuals navigating cultural or identity transitions
Clients seeking bilingual support in Mandarin or Shanghainese
Individuals experiencing emotional, relational or adjustment challenges
He works with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and supports individuals at different life stages, including those managing study pressures, early career decisions and relationship changes.
Therapy with Joel at iflow Psychology
Joel provides counselling through our Gladesville clinic and via secure Telehealth, offering flexible access for individuals and couples. Sessions can focus on building emotional insight, strengthening communication, and developing strategies that support wellbeing, adjustment and resilience.
He works under the supervision of senior psychologists, ensuring safe, ethical and client-centred care throughout the counselling process.
Session Modalities
In-person counselling (Gladesville clinic)
Telehealth sessions (video)
Telephone sessions
Languages
Joel provides counselling in English, Mandarin and Shanghainese. Offering bilingual support allows clients to discuss personal experiences more comfortably in their preferred language, which can increase clarity, cultural connection and emotional safety in therapy.
Availability
Joel offers appointments on:
Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sessions are available in person at our Gladesville clinic or via secure Telehealth.
Appointments, Fees and Rebates
Joel provides counselling as part of a supervised placement, and appointments are currently offered at a reduced fee. Medicare rebates are not applicable for sessions with counselling interns. Private-paying clients are welcome, including individuals, couples, students and those seeking support outside of formal referral pathways.
See our Fees & Medicare page for detailed information.
If you would like to arrange counselling with Joel or find out whether he is the right fit for your needs, our Gladesville clinic can assist you.
Appointments are available in person or via secure Telehealth.
Call (02) 6061 1144
Email: admin@iflowpsychology.com.au
Our team can also provide guidance on appointment availability, session format and fee options. We look forward to supporting you.