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- Trauma work
- Mindfulness breathing
- EMDR offered
About Duy
AASW social worker and psychotherapist with 10 years' experience, Duy Kim Ngoc Nguyen helps people facing trauma, grief, depression and self-esteem difficulties. She works in Australia and offers support for people navigating life changes and complex emotional challenges.
Duy draws on a transdisciplinary approach that blends Process Work, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural ideas, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, meditation and breath work. She also provides EMDR where it is suitable for a person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and paced exploration rather than technical jargon.
She commonly works with people coping with loneliness, chronic suicidal ideation, burnout, and a sense of disconnection from themselves. Other areas include first responder and veteran issues, immigration-related stress, end-of-life concerns and mood disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress. Communication and relationship patterns like avoidant personality or commitment issues are also part of her work.
Duy integrates somatic practices and reflective talking work. That can mean guided breathing or mindfulness exercises alongside talking through memories and current problems. The emphasis is on slowing things down to help people notice patterns and practise different ways of responding.
Her background as an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) shapes a practice that attends to social context as well as internal experience. People who want a blend of body-based methods and evidence-informed psychotherapy may find this approach useful.
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Therapeutic approaches used and how they work online
Her work combines several evidence-based techniques. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural approaches involve identifying patterns of thought and behaviour linked to distress and practising new responses; these methods can help with mood disorders, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. Internal Family Systems focuses on understanding different parts of a person's inner experience and developing cooperation between those parts to reduce conflict and extreme emotions. Mindfulness, meditation and breath work are used to build present-moment awareness and calm physiological arousal, useful for panic, chronic stress and grounding after distress.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then adapt methods over time. If EMDR appears suitable, she will explain how it fits with other techniques and what to expect before using it.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow paced somatic practices such as guided breathing or mindfulness during a session. Ask about the practical arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your daily routine.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as isolation, burnout and post-traumatic stress.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice is transdisciplinary, combining Process Work, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural ideas, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, meditation and breath work. EMDR is offered for suitable clients.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working in Australia with people experiencing a range of mental health and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Accredited Social Worker with the AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.