An Nguyen
Psychotherapist / Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Based in Sydney
Clinical Experience
An Nguyen is a Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with extensive experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. An has worked across various clinical settings in NSW, including: Headspace, Adult Community Mental Health, Child & Youth Services (CYMHS), Transcultural Mental Health, as well as a Specialist Mood Disorders unit at Cumberland Hospital. At present, An is employed as a Senior Mental Health Clinician with the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) where he supports young people with severe mental health issues. He also works in private practice.
In 2021, An formally trained in psychodynamic therapy through the Westmead Psychotherapy Program for Complex Traumatic Disorders. It was there that he developed an interest in psychoanalytic and relational approaches to therapy.
Originally trained in Law and Marketing, An switched to a career in mental health after recognising a desire for more meaningful, people-centred work. His practice has included working with high risk forensic patients and those on community treatment orders (CTO). He has considerable experience appearing before the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal. He is a strong advocate for vulnerable patients and families in the public health system.
Special Interests: Grief and Loss
Therapeutic Style
An’s therapeutic style is warm, compassionate and non-judgmental. He provides a safe space where people can open up about their experiences while also being able to maintain a good sense of humuor. An likes to see the good in others and believes that everyone has the strengths and capabilities to navigate challenges in their lives. He also sees the value in challenging people to grow outside of their comfort zones
Hobbies
In his spare time, An enjoys swimming and spending time at the beach. He is passionate about music and has been singing in an acapella choir since 2021. He enjoys going to watch musical theatre.
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- The Conversational Model
- Short-Term Dynamic Interpersonal Psychotherapy (STDIP)
- Psychodynamic
Qualifications/Certifications
- MSW (Prof Qual)
- AMHSW AASW
- BCom/LLB, UNSW
- Westmead Psychotherapy Training Program for Complex Traumatic Disorders – University of Sydney (NSW Health Scholarship Recipient)
