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Hello, I am Hao Xin

I am a qualified Art Psychotherapist, registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK (AS17026), and a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). I hold a Master’s degree in Art Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton, London.​

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I offer art therapy in English and Mandarin. 

About me Therapist

My Journey & Experiences

I am an art psychotherapist based in the Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur, offering both online and in-person sessions for individuals across different life stages. My work supports clients in making sense of their experiences through creative expression, gaining clarity, and moving towards a more meaningful way of living.

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My journey into this work has been shaped by experiences across clinical, educational, and community settings in both the UK and Malaysia. Prior to training as an art therapist, I worked with children and adolescents with special learning needs, as well as with refugee women. These experiences deepened my interest in non-verbal expression, and in creating spaces where different voices can be heard when words are not enough.

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Alongside individual work, I have facilitated art therapy groups within an eating disorder setting, which deepened my understanding of group processes and trauma work. Currently, I am also working with MyStarfish, a paediatric palliative care team, supporting children with medical needs and their emotional worlds, alongside families and healthcare professionals.

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I commit to ongoing supervision and professional development to ensure a high quality of care, grounded in ethical practice and responsive to each person's therapeutic journey. 

My experience includes working with:

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  • Children and teenagers experiencing anxiety, bereavement, self-esteem challenges, friendship difficulties, behavioural challenges and those living with medical conditions

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  • Neurodivergent children (e.g., autism and ADHD) experiencing difficulty with emotional regulation

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  • Refugee children and adolescents supported through individual therapy and online groups

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  • Teenagers and young adults with eating disorder and trauma in residential settings - deepening my sensitivity to group dynamic, emotional complexity, identity and the interplay between body, experience, and inner voice

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  • Adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relational challenges, and personal development

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  • Older adults with dementia in a UK day centre, experiencing loneliness, supported through group art therapy and the use of museum collections to foster reminiscence and a sense of connection

Finding the right therapist is a personal process.

If you are curious about art therapy or wondering whether this way of working may be supportive for you or your loved one, you are welcome to book a 15-minute complimentary consultation.

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