Resources

Welcome to my resources page. I will be periodically updating it with mental health practitioners and services operating in person and online in Vietnam.

Counselling and Psychotherapy

Julia Peters (Visit Website)

A qualified Psychologist and Presence Coach from Germany, working online in Vietnam with individuals, couples, groups and families. She accepts clients aged between 14 to 60 years old.

Qualifications: BA and MSc in Psychology
Languages: English, German
Theoretical Approach: Integrative, CBT focussed with elements of ACT, and Gestalt.

Frances Moxon (Visit Website)

A BACP accredited British Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and member of the HKPCA, offering online individual therapy for adults in Vietnam and Hong Kong.

Qualifications: MSSc Counselling
Languages: English
Theoretical Approach: Existential, Psychodynamic, Cognitive behavioural, Narrative, and Gestalt.

Dr. Fae Frederick (US Citizens only) (Visit Website)

An American Psychotherapist specialising in existential crises, men's issues, and trauma. She works online exclusively with US citizens in Vietnam.

Qualifications: PhD Counselling Psychology, MA Mental Health Counselling, BSc Psychology
Languages: English
Theoretical Approach: Existential, Narrative, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic/Object relations, Cognitive Behavioural, and Humanistic

Aden Simpson (Visit Website)

A British Psychologist based in Hanoi, and working with clients aged over 18 on interpersonal problems, depression, anxiety, and existential issues of meaning and motivation.

Qualifications: MSc in Psychology
Languages: English
Theoretical Approach: Humanistic and Client-Centred

Mandala Wellness (Visit Website)

A holistic wellness centre in HCMC with a number of counsellors, psychologists, and wellness coaches.

Qualifications: please refer to site for the qualifications of each individual practitioner.
Language: English, French, German
Theoretical Approach: CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Existential.

Touching Soul (Visit Website)

A long-established team of experienced therapists offering individual, couple, and family counselling to Vietnamese and expatriates in HCMC. They work with children, and adults.

Qualifications: please refer to site for the qualifications of each individual practitioner.
Language: English, Vietnamese
Theoretical Approach: a wide spectrum, including CBT, ACT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems and Art Therapy.

The Hanoi Counselling Psychology Group (Visit Website)

A Hanoi-based group of qualified international Counsellors and Psychologists providing support for individuals, couples and families.

Qualifications: please refer to site for the qualifications of each individual practitioner.
Language: English, Vietnamese
Theoretical Approach: a wide spectrum, including CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and The Gottman Method.

Crosspoint (Visit Website)

A group practice in Hanoi, established in 2011, offering support with a wide range of mental health issues, and specialising in individual, and couples counselling. They offer support for both teenagers and adults.

Qualifications: please refer to site for the qualifications of each individual practitioner.
Language: English, Vietnamese
Theoretical Approach: CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and The Gottman Method.

Ann Therapy Group Practice (Visit Website)

A group practice in Hanoi offering trauma-informed and attachment-focussed therapy for Vietnamese and expatriates.

Qualifications: please refer to site for the qualifications of each individual practitioner.
Language: English, Vietnamese
Theoretical Approach: a wide spectrum, including CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems.

Learning Support

Kate Nayler (Visit Website)

A BPS Chartered, and HCPC Registered Educational Psychologist from the UK, working online in Vietnam. She specialises in neurodiversity, developmental trauma, and learning support for children, young people, and adults with complex learning needs.

Qualifications: MEd in Professional Training in Educational Psychology, MEd in Educational Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties
Language: English

Taahirah Chothia (Visit Website)

A Hanoi-based Learning Support Therapist working with a range of issues such as, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Language Processing Disorder.

Experience: over a decade of work in Learning Support in Hanoi within international schools, and as an independent consultant and therapist.
Language: English

General Mental Health Information

Beyond Blue (Visit Website)

An excellent all-round site with a wealth of information on anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, and maintaining general wellbeing, as well as downloadable fact sheets, and inspiring real-life stories.

Mind (Visit Website)

Another great resource offering information on a wide range of common mental health issues, treatment options and medication. It also has useful tips for improving and maintaining everyday wellbeing.

Black Dog Institute (Visit Website)

A website with research and general information on anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Suicide. The site also has downloadable apps and tools, fact sheets, and personal stories.

UK Trauma Council (Visit Website)

An extremely helpful website for those living with trauma. It explains what trauma is and how it affects a person's mind and body, as well as offering useful research and psycho-educational videos.