- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Acceptance and ACT
About Le
Le Phuoc An Nguyen is an AASW-accredited social worker with six years' clinical experience in Australia. He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship issues, LGBT concerns and self-esteem. He also helps with career stresses, bipolar mood issues and coping with life changes.
An works in a mental health clinic and sees adults and young people with complex presentations. He keeps sessions straightforward. He listens, reflects, and offers practical ways to manage intense feelings and recurring patterns. He uses everyday language and aims to help people identify steps they can try between sessions.
His approach draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and cognitive strategies to break unhelpful cycles. He often uses narrative and psychodynamic ways of looking at how past experiences shape current reactions. Sessions mix short-term problem solving with deeper conversations when those feel useful.
An pays attention to how anger and resentment show up in close relationships and at work. He helps people recognise triggers, notice the build-up of tension, and practise alternatives to snapping or shutting down. He also supports people living with someone else’s anger to set boundaries and reduce ongoing strain.
People who choose him can expect clear discussion about goals and options. He asks about what has helped before and what feels manageable now. To start, he guides people through a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session once that is complete.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them and identifying values to move toward. It can help with anger that feels overwhelming or gets in the way of relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches concrete skills to interrupt unhelpful reactions. It suits people wanting step-by-step strategies to manage temper and stress. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-directive conversation where the person’s own goals guide the work; it supports people who need time to clarify what matters to them.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, try an approach, and adjust it as needs and preferences become clearer. That collaborative stance helps flag which techniques feel useful and which do not.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. One practical advantage of online sessions is fitting therapy around work and family commitments, for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Online work can also make it easier to attach homework and real-life experiments directly to daily routines, while still allowing time for more reflective conversations when needed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps with losing temper at work or home, ongoing resentment, and the strain of living with another person’s anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends practical problem solving with deeper reflection, using calm, direct conversation and homework tasks to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in mental health settings with people who have complex needs.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an AASW-accredited social worker based in Australia.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.