Therapist
Nick Koyang
(Pronouns: He/him)
Nick (Chien-Hung) Koyang is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor with over a decade of experience supporting adults, couples, and families through their personal challenges. As a qualified social worker and counsellor, he is a proud member of the AASW, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. Nick’s approach is rooted in collaboration, helping clients from diverse cultural backgrounds uncover the stories they hold about themselves and guiding them toward healing and positive change.
With a passion for Narrative Therapy, Nick also integrates elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindful Cognitice Behaviour Therapy (Mindful CBT), Mindfulness practice, and Somatic Experiencing (SE) to provide a tailored, supportive experience for each client. Nick also meet couples with their relationship issues with a combination of Narrative Therapy and Gottman’s methods, to support better conflict management and building up their relationship.
As a migrant from Taiwan and a member of the LGBTIQ+ community, he understands the complexities of navigating cultural identity, self-acceptance, and mental health. Through Ashore Wellness, Nick is committed to helping clients embrace their resilience, transform their narratives, and build fulfilling lives.
Nick specialises in supporting people experiencing trauma, family violence, PTSD, depression, anxiety and relationship issues (including couples and marriage counselling). He also provides social work assessments and reports for visa applications, including onshore dependent visas, domestic violence matters, or other legal purposes (drugs and alcohol, etc).
AASW Accredited Social Worker
Person-centred approach
Verified by Psychology Today
Gottman Relationship Checkup Approved Member
Accepts Clients via Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
Narrative Therapist
LGBTIQ+ friendly with lived experience
Migrant friendly with lived experience
TAC Provider for Social Work and Family Counselling services
WorkSafe Victoria Provider for Social Work Support services
Testimonials
“I am incredibly grateful for the support I received from Nick. From the very first day, he was professional, compassionate, and truly cared about my situation. He always responded to my questions quickly, whether by phone, email, or text and made sure I understood every step of the process.
What impressed me the most was how attentive and patient he was. He listened carefully and gave me the time and space to express myself fully. I felt completely comfortable sharing my thoughts and experiences with him, knowing he was truly paying attention to every detail.
Nick didn’t just write a report, he guided me through one of the most difficult times of my life and made me feel supported and respected. His professionalism and kindness gave me confidence and peace of mind.
I feel very lucky to have found Nick, and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a dedicated and caring social worker who will go above and beyond to help.”
“Nick is a great listener and communicator. He created a safe space where I felt truly heard and understood for a change. His thoughtful questions and clear guidance helped me gain new perspectives and make progress when I needed extra support. It’s comforting to know there are genuinely caring people like Nick on your team in life. Thanks again!”
“After seeing over decade therapists I was finally able to make some progression along my journey with Nick. In the safe space provided I was able to fully express all my feelings without any platitude or forced ‘right’ therapy by book. My self rejection and attack was not neglected but embraced and treated with respect. The whole experience was insightful and I was grateful that Nick could be my diving partner into my subconscious mind and inner self. Definitely a warm and good guidance.”
Profesionally Trained
Having graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master of Social Work and completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling at UTAS, I am dedicated to continuous learning. I have been trained to incorporate the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches into my sessions. These approaches include Narrative Therapy, Mindful CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Practice.
LGBTIQ+ & PFLAG Friendly
As a proud member of the LGBTIQ+ community, I am deeply passionate about supporting the diverse community, including parents and other family members.
Seeking support can be challenging for parents and families, particularly those from diverse cultural or religious backgrounds. It may involve discussing how to manage interactions within their extended social circles. Counselling provides a valuable starting point to explore needs, discuss options, and receive the support you deserve.
Experienced
I’ve gained extensive experience in support, case management, and counselling across diverse organizations, including in-patient mental health, aged care, private practice, and higher education with international students.
Before entering the fields of social work and counselling, my diverse life experiences included work in the justice system, healthcare design, and the construction industry. I consider myself fortunate to have had these varied experiences, as they’ve equipped me with the ability to adapt to different worldviews and establish meaningful connections with my clients.
Person-Centred
I strive to offer unconditional positive regard and support to my clients through a person-centred approach.
Self-Determination
I believe in empowering my clients’ self-determination and tapping into their internal insights to facilitate recovery at a pace that suits each individual.
Exploration
I support my clients in utilising their own strengths and abilities. With newly learned skills, we explore possibilities in their life goals and recovery.