Duy Kim Ngoc Nguyen, AASW

Duy Kim Ngoc Nguyen is an AASW-accredited social worker and psychotherapist who brings a holistic, person-centred style to sessions. She values authenticity, kindness and real human connection when people face big life changes or persistent emotional pain. Duy works with people experiencing trauma, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and she is experienced supporting those navigating midlife crisis and other life transitions.

She sees the whole person - body, mind and spirit - and often blends different methods to suit each person's needs. Her work covers healing from trauma, anxiety, chronic and acute physical symptoms, and feelings of disconnection or emptiness. Duy also supports people dealing with burnout, chronic suicidal ideation, isolation, and finding purpose after major changes.

Her practice draws on a transdisciplinary approach that integrates Process Oriented Psychology, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural techniques, Internal Family Systems ideas, mindfulness, meditation and breath work. She also offers EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for clients for whom it is appropriate. Sessions focus on practical skills, reflective conversation and body-aware practices where helpful.

With ten years' experience, Duy aims to create a calm, respectful space for people to reflect and experiment with change. She invites gentle curiosity about difficult memories and current patterns, and works collaboratively to build clearer choices and more sustainable coping. People who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next chapter often find this practical, gentle emphasis helpful.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Duy integrates approaches that target both thinking patterns and bodily experience. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural techniques help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, low mood and life stress. Internal Family Systems offers a way to notice different parts of the self and to work with internal conflict and shame with curiosity and care.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to test what helps most and adjust methods over time based on needs, goals and preferences. This means trying practical tools, reflective work and body-based practices until a useful mix is found.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions more easily into work or family life and reducing travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to attend shorter check-ins or maintain continuity during life transitions. Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are set by the practice and may vary.