Petals and Pods
A calm, compassionate space for stories to be held and growth to unfold — because every petal holds a story, and we make space for yours.
Yunwei Chai is a Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, specialising in play, art, and expressive therapies for children, adolescents, and adults.
Her work is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and respect—supporting individuals and families to feel heard, understood, and gently guided through change.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
BA (Psych), MCoun, GradCert Play and Art Therapy
M.A.C.A. (Level 4)
Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider
Pronouns: she/her
Yunwei Chai
Counsellor • Psychotherapist • Play, Art & Expressive Therapist
My work in therapy began at a women and children’s support service. I have witnessed many challenging experiences that families have encountered.
I believe in the resilience that each person – child or adult, bring, as they walk through the door. The space I offer serves to hold space, and remind them of the resilience and possibilities they bring in life.
I continued my work in crisis support and counselling at a not-for-profit organisation. I developed an interest in creative therapies as a powerful source of support, primarily for people who have dealt with traumatic situations and challenges. Still, it can also be applicable to anyone who prefers to engage in therapy beyond talk or verbal exchanges – life is, after-all, a blend of all perspectives – creativity often becomes another window to explore such experiences, support meaning, nurture growth, and ignite change.
I am also a play therapist working with parents and children from 3 years and above. You can explore more about play therapy here.
I offer a warm, holistic, and empathic approach to therapy, drawing on experiences gained from working with early childhood to adulthood, parenting, family dynamics and change, mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders, existential challenges, emotion regulation, trauma and crisis support, as well as loss and grief.
With a Master’s of Counselling qualification from the University of Queensland and ongoing training from recognised institutions such as Sydney Centre for Creative Change, Blue Knot Foundation, Mental Health Academy, and Expressive Therapies Australia, I am proud and passionate of the work I do to support people in their journey of change, adaptation, and acceptance.
Outside of the therapy room, I am a mother to two beautiful girls; I enjoy the outdoors, music, and have great interest in the performing arts.
I am currently available for in-person appointments or telehealth. My sessions are available for private health rebates.
BA (Psych), MCoun., GradCert Play and Art Therapy
M.A.C.A. (Level 4)
Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider.
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