{"id":31,"date":"2023-04-23T15:47:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-23T15:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefigtreetherapy.com\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2025-12-28T15:28:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T15:28:19","slug":"about-the-therapist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thefigtreetherapy.com\/index.php\/about-the-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"About the therapist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"31\" class=\"elementor elementor-31\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43df378b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43df378b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3be0781a\" data-id=\"3be0781a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a57fac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a57fac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.2 - 23-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LINA CHEN\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2c231536-7fff-97ea-221d-1e62dee6995a\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial; color: #3c3c3c; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">PGDip in Psychosexual &amp; Relationship Therapy, FDN in Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy, MCOSRT, MNCPS, BSc<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":33,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"285\" height=\"318\" class=\"wp-image-33\" src=\"https:\/\/thefigtreetherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/e8c0b716-965f-48c6-9f53-53b707d5b307-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefigtreetherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/e8c0b716-965f-48c6-9f53-53b707d5b307-edited.jpg 285w, https:\/\/thefigtreetherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/e8c0b716-965f-48c6-9f53-53b707d5b307-edited-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"691\">I am an integrative psychotherapist specialising in psychosexual and relationship therapy. I hold a Diploma in Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy, and I am a registered member of both COSRT \u00a0and the NCPS.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"1223\">I work with a wide range of presenting issues relating to sexual and relationship challenges. I recognise that each person\u2019s experiences are unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of my clients. My work draws on a range of models, including CBT, attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, Imago therapy, and existential therapy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1670\">Having Chinese heritage, I have a deep understanding of how cultural differences can shape relationships, intimacy, and sexual expression. Family dynamics, community influences, values, belief systems, and life experiences all play a significant role in how individuals and couples relate to one another. For couples seeking harmony, there is often a bridge to cross. Once on the other side, new perspectives and deeper understandings can emerge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"2000\">I believe everyone deserves to be heard, supported, and offered a safe space to explore and express their feelings. I provide a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients can reflect openly and feel emotionally contained. My guiding ethos is: <em data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1998\">\u201cTo feel and to express; to be aware and to look for solutions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2420\">I support my clients in exploring patterns that may be negatively affecting their relationships, sexual wellbeing, and overall quality of life, while also helping them access new ways of seeing themselves and their situations. I believe each person holds an innate inner strength that supports healing, growth, and a secure sense of self. 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I hold a Diploma in Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy, and I am a registered member of both COSRT \u00a0and the NCPS. 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