Le Phuoc An Nguyen

Le Phuoc An Nguyen is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety and mood concerns. He works with clients facing grief, relationship strain, family problems and trauma. His style is warm and down-to-earth, and he aims to make talking about hard things feel safe and straightforward.

An keeps language simple and practical in sessions. He listens without judgement and uses humour when it helps. He looks for people’s strengths and nudges them gently to try new ways of coping when needed.

He draws on several therapy approaches to suit different needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, narrative work and psychodynamic ideas. Those methods are used to clarify patterns, shift unhelpful thinking and build more workable day-to-day habits.

An has six years of clinical experience and currently works in a mental health clinic treating adults and young people with severe mental health issues. He also has a particular interest in grief and loss and supports people dealing with complicated bereavement.

He holds AASW which denotes accredited membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. If you have a GP Mental Health Care Plan, he can provide bulk-billing free of charge. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange a session.

How therapy approaches translate to online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity when feeling overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns between thoughts, feelings and actions, and then testing small changes to shift mood and behaviour. Client-Centred Therapy centres on a respectful, non-judgemental listening stance that helps people feel heard and understood.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences with the client and try methods that suit their situation. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions remain useful and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow flexible check-ins around work or family commitments. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or shorter phone check-ins when that better suits their day. Appropriately qualified therapists can use online sessions to continue structured ACT, CBT or narrative exercises and keep momentum between meetings.