Cathy Yang

Cathy Yang is a Managing Partner, Head of Marketing, and Counsellor at Mindspace Consulting, offering both face-to-face sessions in Melbourne CBD and Telehealth services. She brings over 15 years of experience in psychology, mental health, business innovation, and creative arts. Cathy is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Japanese, allowing her to support a diverse range of clients.

Cathy has a rich interdisciplinary background, combining her passion for psychology with her extensive experience in marketing and community projects. She holds a Master of Producing for Film and Television from the University of Melbourne, a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology from the University of Liverpool, and a Bachelor of Arts from Peking University. In China, Cathy co-founded the LGBTQ+ social platform LESDO App and led initiatives focusing on mental health and LGBTQ+ well-being. She has collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on related projects.

Since relocating to Melbourne, Cathy has continued her commitment to multicultural mental health, leading projects such as the Chinese Mental Health Symposium and the RISE Wellbeing and Success Program for International Students. In 2023, she received the Women in Leadership Award for her contributions to multicultural mental health in Australia.

Cathy’s counselling approach is person-centred, combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Narrative Therapy, and Schema Therapy. She specialises in managing anxiety and depression, stress management, career planning and transitions, international student adaptation, women’s mental health, LGBTQ+ identity and coming out, and navigating complex relationships. Cathy’s empathetic and insightful approach aims to guide clients in discovering their unique strengths and unlocking opportunities for growth through the healing process.