Therapy with a clinical psychologist
Counseling Services in Ho Chi Minh City
In person in Ho Chi Minh City, or online. You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to begin. Many people come simply because something feels off and they want it to be different.
- Adults, couples and groups
- English or Norwegian
- In person or online
- No diagnosis needed to begin
Real change happens through genuine connection.
I offer therapy for adults who are ready to look more honestly at themselves: their patterns, their relationships, and the ways the past continues to shape the present. My approach is psychodynamic and relational at its core, with Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT).
When something more concrete and short-term is useful, for example with anxiety or low mood, I draw on practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
How we work stays flexible. Some people want practical help with something specific and relatively quick, others want to go deeper and take their time. Where we place the emphasis is up to you, and it can change as we go.
Three ways into the work
You do not have to know which one fits before you schedule.
One to one, 50 minutes
Individual therapy
In individual therapy, we meet one-on-one to explore what has brought you here, and what keeps you where you are. How we work depends on what you need. Some sessions stay practical: concrete tools for a difficult stretch. Others go deeper, towards understanding the patterns you carry, the ways you relate to others, and what gets in the way of living as you want to. You set the depth, and it can change over time.
- Right for you if
- You feel stuck in repeating patterns, are quietly approaching burnout, are navigating the dislocation of expat life, or simply want to understand yourself and live more deliberately.
Two partners, 90 minutes
Couples therapy
Relationships are where our deepest needs and our oldest wounds tend to surface most clearly. In couples therapy, we create a space where both partners can be seen and heard, not to determine who is right or wrong, but to understand what is actually happening between you: the cycles you get caught in, the things that go unspoken, and what each person is really reaching for beneath the conflict. With couples, I work from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
- Helpful when
- You’re stuck in the same arguments, emotional distance has grown, trust has been broken, or one or both partners feel chronically unseen. I also work with intercultural and cross-cultural couples.
Group of eight, one weekend a month
Process group
You can’t practice relationships alone. A process group works on the thing most therapy can only talk about: what actually happens between you and other people. Relationships that keep taking the same shape, loneliness that does not lift with more social contact, and the feedback you have heard from different people and never understood.
- Practical
- Maximum 8 members, English-speaking adults, in person at Saigon Pearl, Binh Thanh. Six hours a month, three on Saturday and three on Sunday.
Not sure where to start?
Which service is right for me?
Many people are unsure where to start, and that’s completely normal.
Individual therapy
Tends to suit those wanting focused, private work on their own patterns and history.
Couples therapy
For partners wanting to understand and shift what happens between them.
A process group
Often the most powerful choice for difficulties that live in how you relate to others (loneliness, social anxiety, self-esteem), because it lets you practice, in real time, the very things that feel hard.
Some people combine formats. If you’re not sure which fits, the simplest step is to schedule a consultation, and we can think it through together.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak fluent English?
No. Sessions are available in English or Norwegian, and you don’t need to be perfectly fluent. What matters is that you can express what you’re going through.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the work, and it matters especially within HCMC’s close-knit expat community.
Can I do sessions online?
Yes. Online sessions are available throughout Vietnam and are just as effective as in-person work for most concerns.
What does therapy cost?
Individual therapy is 90 USD for a 50-minute session. Couples therapy is 140 USD for a 90-minute session. The process group is 55 USD for one weekend a month: four sessions of 90 minutes. You can start with a free 15-minute call, to ask questions and see whether working together feels right.
How do I get started?
The first step is simply to schedule a consultation. There’s no preparation required. We’ll begin by understanding what you’re hoping for and what’s been getting in the way.
Where to start
Write and tell me a little about what is going on. I’ll reply with what I think would fit, and what a first session would look like.
- Individual
- 90 USD50 minutes per session
- Couples
- 140 USD90 minutes per session
- Process group
- 55 USD per weekendSix hours a month, one-month minimum commitment
- Languages
- English or Norwegian (process group: English)
- Where
- Ho Chi Minh City, and online
- Booking
- info@hieutrangoc.vn or WhatsApp