Bandai Choi, Clinical Psychologist

MSSc, MAPS, MCCLP, AFHKPS | Essendon North, Footscray and telehealth

I provide trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming therapy and assessment at Breathe-n-Smile Psychology. Appointments may be available in Essendon North, Footscray, and via telehealth across Victoria.

My work often supports adults and older teens seeking help with ADHD, autism, trauma, anxiety, attachment patterns, cultural stress, and family-related concerns. Therapy is collaborative, paced, and grounded in careful assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

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Locations Essendon North, Footscray and telehealth across Victoria

Therapy Focus Trauma, anxiety, attachment, ADHD, autism and stress

Approaches ACT, EMDR, trauma-informed CBT, Schema Therapy and mindfulness-informed strategies

Languages English, Cantonese and Mandarin

A Neurodivergent-Affirming and Trauma-Informed Approach

Good therapy should make room for your goals, nervous system, culture, communication style, and current capacity. I aim to work in a way that is transparent, practical, and respectful of difference.

Warm and Practical

Sessions focus on understanding what is happening and building strategies that can fit real life, relationships, work, study, and family demands.

Evidence-Informed

I draw on EMDR, ACT, trauma-informed CBT, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-informed strategies depending on fit, goals, and readiness.

Collaborative and Transparent

Therapy can include discussion about options, pace, consent, and what each approach is intended to support.

Clinical Experience Across Australia and Hong Kong

My clinical work has developed across community mental health, hospital, and private practice settings. This has shaped an approach that considers symptoms, life context, culture, strengths, relationships, and practical support needs.

10+ years of clinical experience

Experience across community mental health, hospitals, and private practice settings.
Neurodivergent-affirming psychology

Care that respects ADHD and autistic experiences, including masking, sensory needs, burnout, executive functioning, and communication differences.
Culturally responsive support

Sessions can be provided in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin for clients who prefer to speak in the language closest to their experience.

Neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed psychology support in Melbourne's west

Areas of Support

People often seek support when patterns have become difficult to understand alone. Therapy and assessment may help clarify what is happening and what next steps are suitable.

ADHD, Autism and Executive Functioning

Support may focus on attention, organisation, time, emotional regulation, sensory needs, masking, burnout, and assessment questions.

Trauma, EMDR and Attachment

Therapy may focus on safety, stabilisation, boundaries, emotional patterns, and trauma processing when appropriate.

Anxiety, Mood and Stress

Sessions can explore coping patterns, values, routines, relationships, work stress, and practical support options.

Cantonese and Mandarin Support

Language and culture can shape how distress, identity, family roles, and emotion are understood and discussed.

Start with a Brief Enquiry

A short enquiry can help clarify appointment availability, service fit, and whether therapy or assessment may be suitable. Appointments may be available at Essendon North, Footscray, or via secure telehealth across Victoria.