Le Phuoc An Nguyen, AASW

Le Phuoc An Nguyen is an AASW-accredited social worker and psychotherapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain and midlife transition. He offers a calm, warm presence and a straightforward style that helps people talk through hard experiences and find steps forward.

He keeps sessions human and down-to-earth. He listens without judgement and brings moments of lightness when appropriate. He believes people have strengths they can draw on, and he gently challenges clients to try new ways of coping when needed.

An has six years of clinical experience working in a mental health clinic. There he supports adults and young people with complex trauma and severe mental health issues. He has a particular interest in grief and loss and works with mood disorders, bipolar presentations and compassion fatigue.

His approach combines practical ideas and deeper exploration. Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy help with unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Client-centred and psychodynamic ideas are used to understand patterns that came from relationships and past experiences.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to what each person needs. He supports people through career and life-purpose questions, attachment and codependency concerns, and the ups and downs of identity and relationships. To begin, use the website Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and commit to actions that reflect those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, life changes and midlife decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns and improve mood. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, empathic relationship where the counsellor follows the person’s lead and supports their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs shift over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, cut down travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people access consistent support when life changes make attending in person difficult. Appropriately qualified therapists will help tailor scheduling and approach to suit everyday routines and practical needs.