Marlene Chong is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist based in St Peters, NSW. You’ll find her practice at The Cottage, Building 5, 1-7 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters NSW 2044.
Marlene works with adults, couples, and families. Appointments are usually about what’s happening right now, and how it’s affecting daily life. Some people come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn out. Others want help sorting out conflict, talking better at home, or making changes that actually stick.
In individual sessions, the focus is on your thoughts, feelings, and day-to-day patterns. In many cases, people are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or tough periods that are hard to push through alone. Sessions can also help with behaviour and coping skills, so you’re not just getting through the week, but building ways to manage things over time.
Marlene also offers couples counselling. When communication breaks down, resentment builds, or trust has taken a hit, it can feel like you’re speaking different languages. Therapy can slow things down and help both people feel heard. It’s often about learning practical ways to handle conflict, set boundaries, and find calmer routines.
Family therapy is another part of the work. At times, family life can get noisy and messy, and it’s not always about one “bad” thing. Marlene helps families look at the bigger picture, including how roles, routines, and stress can affect everyone. This can be helpful for parenting challenges, changes at home, and times when the whole household needs a reset.
Her approach includes behavioural therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT tends to focus on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and on building small changes that add up. Behavioural strategies can also be useful when you want clearer steps for change, not just talking about the problem.
Marlene speaks English and also works with clients in Chinese (Cantonese) and Chinese (Mandarin). That can make a real difference when language is part of the stress, or when you want to feel understood in a way that feels natural.
If you’re looking for support that’s grounded and practical, Marlene’s sessions are designed to be calm and straightforward. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start—often, the best place to begin is right where you are.