Ran Dang

Hi, and welcome :)

Just by arriving here, you’ve already taken a courageous first step toward caring for your inner world. I know that speaking about emotions and struggles can be difficult—perhaps you’ve felt judged, unheard, or unsupported. Here, you’ll be met with warmth, acceptance, and a space to pause and gently explore what’s going on within you.

I’m Ran, a qualified Art Psychotherapist and Senior Counsellor, working with both English and Mandarin-speaking clients. I have personal and professional experience living across multiple cities and cultures, and a deep understanding of the unique emotional and identity challenges faced by those from BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds. I work with cultural sensitivity, empathy, and care.

My approach is calm, attuned, and person-centred. I pay close attention to subtle cues—what’s said and what’s left unsaid—and use insight and intuition to gently guide the process. I often incorporate creative and arts-based methods to help you express and process emotions that may be hard to articulate. This might involve art-making, metaphors, symbols, or simply noticing bodily sensations and internal imagery.

My methods are flexible and collaborative—we move at your pace, in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and empowering for you. You don’t have to come in with the “right words.” We can talk—or not talk. You can create, reflect, feel, or simply be.

I offer support with:

• Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm

• Cultural identity, belonging, and cross-cultural experiences

• Immigration, relocation, and adjustment

• Family dynamics and intergenerational patterns

• Trauma and post-traumatic growth

• Shame, self-criticism, and self-acceptance

Whether you’re feeling stuck, lost, or just longing for a space that feels yours, I’m here to walk alongside you. You deserve to be seen, heard, and supported—just as you are.