Business Details
Your Trusted Christian Counselling Partner in Chatswood
At Khaya Christian Counselling, we specialise in empowering individuals to overcome anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through a tailored, faith-integrated approach. With over 26 years of combined experience in healthcare and counselling, our practice is built on a proven framework that combines clinical expertise with Christian principles. We prioritise your unique journey, offering personalised sessions that address your specific needs while fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our memberships with the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA) and the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA), ensuring adherence to rigorous ethical and professional standards.Clients consistently highlight our empathetic, practical approach and the transformative impact of our services, which include online sessions for convenience and accessibility. We stand by our mission to help you reclaim your life and thrive through evidence-based, spiritually grounded care.
Services
Christian Counselling
Men's Issues
Anxiety Support
Relationship Counselling
Parenting Guidance
Trauma Therapy
Online Sessions
Depression Management
Anger Management
Grief Counselling
Highlights and features
- We offer 26+ years of combined healthcare and counselling experience
- Our services are tailored to your unique Christian worldview
- Proven success in helping clients overcome anxiety and depression
- Integrated approach combining clinical techniques with Biblical principles
- Flexible online sessions for convenience and accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA)
- Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA)
What people say
Tailored just for you
Proven history of satisfied clients
Integrated Christian framework
Practical and empathetic
Transformative experience
Services
Christian Counselling
Christian Counselling integrates clinical techniques with Biblical principles to address mental health challenges. This approach helps clients explore their faith while developing practical strategies for overcoming anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Tailored to individual spiritual needs, it provides a safe space for exploring how Christian values intersect with personal struggles.
Men's Issues
Men's Issues counselling addresses unique challenges like low self-esteem, porn addiction, and identity struggles. Using gender-specific approaches, we help men navigate societal expectations, family dynamics, and emotional barriers. The program empowers clients to develop healthier coping mechanisms while maintaining their cultural and spiritual values.
Anxiety Support
Anxiety Support combines evidence-based techniques with spiritual guidance to help clients manage symptoms. Through cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices, individuals learn to identify triggers and develop coping mechanisms. The program addresses both practical stressors and deeper existential concerns within a Christian framework.
Relationship Counselling
Relationship Counselling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in partnerships. Using structured therapeutic approaches, couples explore patterns of interaction while maintaining mutual respect. The program incorporates Christian principles of forgiveness and reconciliation while addressing practical relationship challenges in a supportive environment.
Parenting Guidance
Parenting Guidance offers practical strategies for managing child behavior and family dynamics. The program combines evidence-based parenting techniques with spiritual guidance, addressing challenges from toddler years to adolescence. Through structured sessions, parents learn to create harmonious home environments while maintaining their Christian values and family identity.
People
Derek Leung
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
With a Master of Counselling from Excelsia College and 26+ years in healthcare, Derek specialises in Christian-based therapy. He combines clinical expertise with spiritual guidance, holding memberships with CCAA and PACFA. His approach focuses on empowering clients through evidence-based, faith-integrated solutions.
Questions
What is Christian counselling and how does it work?
Christian counselling integrates evidence-based psychological techniques with Biblical principles to address mental health challenges while respecting your faith journey.
What specific issues do you help clients with?
We specialise in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, men's issues, parenting struggles, and trauma, including spiritual abuse recovery.
Are online counselling sessions available?
Yes, secure video consultations are available for clients who prefer remote sessions from the comfort of their homes.
What are your current session fees?
Individual sessions cost $110 and couples sessions $120, with financial hardship arrangements available upon discussion.
Do you offer cancellation flexibility?
Sessions cancelled within 3 hours incur a full fee at the counsellor's discretion, with exceptions considered for emergencies.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Chatswood and Sydney's Northern Suburbs, with online sessions available Australia-wide.
Reviews (1)
Melinda Loh
Jul 31, 2017
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I used to work with Derek in a different field of work. He is a lovely and caring person and such a helpful soul. I would highly reccomend his counselling service. You would be in great hands.
