A clinical psychology therapy practice based in Manchester, UK, providing professional and compassionate psychological support for people with long-term or life changing health problems, physical health related-trauma, post-traumatic stress and relationship difficulties.
About Me
My name is Dr. Hoyin Chan and I have worked in mental health services in the NHS in the UK since 2002, supporting people presenting with a range of psychological difficulties. Once trained as a social worker, and I had worked in frontline mental health services for many years. My experiences of supporting people in difficult situations at the time sparked my passion in working therapeutically with my clients, especially those with chronic and/or life-changing health conditions. This has led to me pursuing a career in clinical psychology.
Currently, I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and I am registered with the Health and Professional Care Council (HCPC). I am trained in several therapeutic modalities:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
This diverse range of approaches allows me to tailor treatment plans to help you address your psychological needs, ranging from unmanageable stress to difficult childhood trauma, to being stuck in patterns of unsuccessful or broken relationships, in addition to depression and anxiety.
Over the years, I have worked in various clinical health services, including burns and plastics, respiratory, cancer and HIV services. I am passionate in working with people presenting with:
Life-changing physical health conditions
Physical health care-related psychological trauma (e.g. difficult surgeries and/or treatments)
Difficulties caring for family members who are experiencing ongoing health problems.
I primarily offer online therapy, supervision and consultation. However, I can offer limited face-to-face sessions in South Manchester.
I only work with adults and older adults. I am fluent in both English and Cantonese. I am registered with insurance companies, including BUPA, WPA, Vitality, Aviva, and Cigna and Evernorth. Please send me a message to discuss how I can support you.
Online Clinical Psychology Practice
Are you feeling stuck in your life, unsure of how to move forward? Perhaps you are grappling with long-term or life-changing physical health issues, or you have experienced a traumatic event in the past that is still troubling you? Maybe you have tried to cope with your difficulties yet you still find yourself feeling trapped. If you are contemplating taking the first step towards personal therapy, I can assist you in making sense of your experiences and emotions, and guide you towards breaking free from the cycles that have held you back. You might be having problems with....
Life-changing and/or chronic physical health condition
Depression
Anxiety
Coping skills
Stress
Relationship difficulties
Self-esteem
Post-traumatic stress/psychological trauma
The Difficulties I Can Support You With
Comments from previous clients:
"Thank you for the huge growth you have helped me to achieve, and the trauma you have helped me to unpack and move on from"
"Comparing myself now to when we started our therapy sessions, I feel so much more confident, independent, and authentic to myself, and have moved on from a constant state of fear and uncertainty, to being more calm and content in daily life"
"your approach created a safe space for me to process my trauma, and I’ve gained tools and clarity to navigate challenges more confidently"
