Caroline Nguyen

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), M. Soc Sci (Counselling)

Individual Therapist

About Caroline

Pronouns: She/Her

G’day! You may be wondering where you’ve seen me before. I was involved with Growth & Wellness from 2019 to 2021, supporting the clinic’s establishment and growth. I then returned in 2022 as an Intern, and joined the clinic as a full clinician in 2023.

I’m from Melbourne, Australia and lived in Toronto for over three years. Prior to living in Canada, I spent over five years as a mental health clinician working in youth mental health, community health, and addictions. Outside of the clinic, I currently provide trauma focused counselling and advocacy to adults and families with refugee backgrounds. I’m incredibly passionate about supporting adolescents, young people, and adults, to achieve optimal mental wellness and thrive in their communities.

I continually draw on best practices from Australia and Canada to offer contemporary therapeutic approaches including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing. I also incorporate creative arts to support non-verbal storytelling and narrative re-writing. I offer a down to earth, real (and often humorous) approach to therapy, because I’m a human just like you!

I maintain an ongoing commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-racist practices, and offer a trauma informed and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming space. As a Vietnamese-Australian woman, I identify as a proud woman of colour with an ongoing awareness of my own intersectionality and privilege, and its relation to others. I strongly believe in equitable, affordable, and accessible healthcare. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome here.

SERVICES AND AVAILABILITY

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Online Appointments

Services:
Individual Psychotherapy
Child Psychotherapy

Areas of Focus:
Anxiety and Mood
Cultural and Racial Identity
Settlement
Concurrent Disorders
Substance Use
Gambling
Relapse Prevention and Recovery
Occupational/School Stress
Self Concept
Intersectional and Anti-Oppressive
Trauma Focused and Informed
EMDR (Level 1)
Newcomers
BIPOC
2SLGBTQIA+

Availability: Thursday Evenings

*Please note that Caroline is currently only offering phone and video appointments

FEES*

Individual Psychotherapy 50 mins: $160

*All fees subject to 13% HST