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Clinical & Counselling Psychology

Confronting the Shadow

A little bit of help

We all fall on hard times. Darkness and malevolence are part of the human condition, and tragedy often strikes when we least expect it. The counterbalance is a deep human connection – a helping hand or guiding light. The first step to getting that help is often the hardest, and finding the right person is important. That help can be the difference, and it’s one of the key reasons why I became a psychologist.

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My working Philosophy

I see the role of myself, the psychologist, as your advocate; the person in your corner who unconditionally has your back. I see you as the expert of your life and past experiences, and the  architect of your own life.

I believe that creating a safe space where individuals can explore their identity, sense of meaning, and way of being is fundamental to any measure of growth – whether it be reducing symptoms relating to a particular constellation of psychopathologies or helping individuals perform at a higher level.

I take an integrative approach, drawing on a wide toolkit of therapeutic techniques to help you explore your inner world in more detail, gain insight into your condition, manage your symptoms, and ultimately get you to the place where you want to be.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Schema Therapy

Mindfulness

Existential Therapy

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Existential Therapy

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Presentations

I work with

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Depression

Anxiety

Stress

Gaming Addiction

Culture and identity

Career guidance

Trauma

Burnout

Personality Disorders

Men’s issues

High-performance

Life transitions

ADhD

Autism

Bipolar

Grief

Workplace Issues

Anger Management

Psychological Assessments

Personality

Discover who you are

ADhD & ASD

Explore your potential neurodivergence

Schemas

Gain insight into your coping mechanisms and attachment styles

Intelligence

Understand your potential

Sustainable mental health care

Reduced - $150

For individuals in financial distress
Cost after Medicare rebate: $60.35

Regular Telehealth - $180

Standard pricing for most individuals. Sessions will be conducted over zoom
Cost after Medicare rebate: $90.35

Regular Face to Face - $200

Standard pricing for face-to-face consults. The extra cost reflects the increased overhead for the renting of the physical location
Cost after Medicare rebate: $110.35

The consulting room

A quaint and tranquil place in the heart of South Yarra.

How to get started

1

Contemplate the decision

Reaching out for help can be daunting but it is a necessary first step – one which you have already taken. It only gets easier from here. I look forward to helping you understand more about yourself and to write the story that you want.
2

Identify the funding source

Psychology services can be expensive, so it's important to access the available funding options. For most people, this is either medicare, insurance, or NDIS. Understand which ones may be available to you and get a sense of what your needs are before moving forward.
3

Take the first step

When you're ready, contact admin@tonynguyen.com.au to clarify a few things if needed arrange a free 10 minute informational call.

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.

Viktor Frankl

FAQ

How long is a typical session?

A typical session runs 50 minutes.

Are sessions medicare rebated?

I am a medicare service provider. If you engage me as a psychologist with a mental health care plan, then your sessions are covered by medicare. Coaching services are entirely out of pocket. Psychological assessments are not covered by medicare.

Where do sessions take place?

I offer in-person sessions in Toorak, South Yarra or online. Online sessions take place via zoom. When booking, please specify whether you would like in-person or online.

Are you an emergency service?

No. This website is not monitored 24/7. If you are ever in need of crisis support please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

What treatment techniques do you work with?

I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based treatment modalities including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT),  schema therapy (ST), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and existential therapy. Treatment of mental health conditions will likely involve these techniques individually or integratively.

I'm after something that isn't listed on this page?

Send me an email to admin@tonynguyen.com.au and we can discuss it in more detail.

Fees

The Australian Psychological Society‘s recommended fee for a 46 to 60 minute consultation fee is $267.

In some cases, Bulk Billing can be considered if you are in extreme hardship. Please send an email to admin@tonynguyen.com.au to enquire