Ada Kuang
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Ada is a Clinical Psychologist with a decade of experience supporting adults living with persistent pain, chronic health conditions, trauma, and emotional distress.
Her therapeutic approach is primarily informed by Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT), with a particular interest in the relationship between emotional experiences, psychological distress, and physical symptoms. Drawing on her background in multidisciplinary persistent pain care, Ada takes a collaborative, individualised approach to understanding the complex relationship between mind and body.
Clinical Experience & Approach
Ada’s therapeutic approach is primarily informed by Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT), an evidence-based approach that helps individuals better understand and work through emotions, experiences, and patterns that may be contributing to ongoing distress. She also draws from a range of evidence-based therapies, tailoring her approach to each person’s unique needs, goals, and circumstances.
Ada has a particular interest in the relationship between emotional distress and persistent pain, especially how past experiences, trauma, and patterns of emotional responding may influence both psychological and physical wellbeing. She is particularly drawn to working with individuals experiencing medically unexplained symptoms, trauma, and long-term stress-related conditions. Her work focuses on helping people make sense of experiences that can feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to explain, recognising that emotional wellbeing and physical health are often deeply connected.
Before founding Reconnect Centre, Ada worked for several years in a multidisciplinary community-based Persistent Pain Service. There, she collaborated closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and medical practitioners to support people living with complex and long-standing health conditions. This experience continues to shape her appreciation for the relationship between emotional health, trauma, physical symptoms, and nervous system wellbeing, as well as the value of collaborative, whole-person care.
Outside of clinical work, Ada is a passionate advocate for mental health and community wellbeing. She currently serves on the board of a women’s shelter organisation supporting women and children impacted by family violence, reflecting her commitment to creating safe, supportive communities both within and beyond the therapy room.
At home, Ada finds joy in life’s quieter moments, spending time with her young family, sharing good food, and enjoying the company of her much-loved Japanese Spitz. These experiences help ground her in the values that sit at the heart of Reconnect Centre: connection, compassion, and the importance of meaningful relationships.