Caressa Hanh Truong
Review Psychologist
CARESSA HANH TRUONG
Therapist
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology), Singapore Management University, 2010
Certifications:
– Career Counseling Certification, University of Education Ho Chi Minh City, 2018
– Diploma in Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC), Australia, 2022
– Graduate Diploma in Counselling (ACA-accredited), Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Areas of Expertise
– Counseling for children and adolescents with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
– Grief counseling, stress reduction, and trauma support
– Psychological support for families with children with special needs (e.g., ADHD, autism)
– Career counseling (Grade 12 students, university pathways, early entrepreneurship, mid-career transitions)
Therapeutic Approaches
– Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
– Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
– Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Professional Experience:
Ms. Caressa Hanh Truong has many years of experience in career counselling and in working with adolescents experiencing psychological difficulties. She has also supported parents in their parenting and educational roles across school and healthcare settings.
In addition, she has been involved in leading Corporate Training Programs and Life Skills Programs for Adolescents, focusing on emotional wellbeing, resilience, and personal development.
Personal Quotes
“You don’t have to have a tug-of-war with your feelings alone. We can sit down and watch them together – one emotion at a time.”
“What you resist, persists. What you accept, transforms.”
— Carl Jung