Kim-Uyen T. Dao
Review Psychologist
Kim-Uyen T. Dao
Qualifications
- Master’s student in Clinical Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City (2026, expected)
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Certifications
- Systemic–Family Psychotherapy, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine (Ho Chi Minh City) in collaboration with Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Belgium
- Certificate in Art Therapy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam) in collaboration with Art Therapy specialists from Germany
Areas of Expertise
Systemic–Family Therapy Approaches:
- Intergenerational Contextual Family Therapy
- Family-of-Origin Therapy
- Strategic Family Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Professional Experience
With over seven years of experience as a counsellor, having practiced and worked in various counseling centers, and with more than 20 years of experience as a midwife/obstetrics practitioner at Từ Dũ Hospital, Ms. Kim-Uyen is closely affiliated with Saigon Psychub as a psychological counsellor and therapist.
She supports individuals and families experiencing psychological difficulties such as anxiety, emotional crises, difficulty regulating emotions, and challenges in communication, interaction, and connection. Ms. Uyen has extensive experience working with women experiencing postpartum depression and adolescents facing challenges in the individuation process.
Her guiding principle in practice is:
“Listening, respecting, and walking alongside.”
Personal quote:
“Life is like a piano with white keys and black keys. The white keys represent happiness, and the black keys symbolize sadness. Both are necessary to create a beautiful melody.”
— Anonymous —