Hoàng Lê Minh Dũng (MD)
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Presentations and Therapeutic Approaches
MD is a Clinical Psychology Registrar and an Australian Research Council M.Phil./Ph.D. Scholar at the University of Sydney.
He works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and emotion regulation challenges.
MD has particular interests in men's mental health, supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, and providing culturally responsive care for Asian and culturally diverse communities. He also offers therapy in both English and Vietnamese.
Fees
Standard session (before 5pm): $250
After-hours session (from 5pm): $265
Medicare rebate (with valid MHCP): $101.55
Born in Vietnam and raised across Australia and the United States, MD’s journey into Psychology was shaped by a profound observation of how history, war, and migration sculpt the human psyche. Having lived and practised in five countries, he brings a global perspective to The Psychology Alley, rooted in cultural humility and a scientist-practitioner lens..
MD’s path was inspired by his family’s history of navigating inherited trauma and the complexities of dual heritage. Witnessing the intersection of displacement and mental health stigma within his own community motivated him to pursue Clinical Psychology as a means of fostering systemic change. This background fuels his commitment to supporting those whose distress is shaped by broader social structures or the experience of being "othered."
MD works with adults experiencing a range of emotional, relational, and identity-related difficulties. He draws from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), the Unified Protocol for emotional disorders, and Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) for complex trauma.
MD has particular clinical interests in:
• Men's mental health
• LGBTQIA+ mental health
• Trauma and complex trauma
• Cultural identity and migration
• Anxiety and mood disorders
• Personality vulnerabilities and emotion regulation
MD is particularly interested in how cultural values, upbringing, migration, and identity shape a person’s emotional world and clinical presentation. His approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and culturally responsive, with attention to both individual experiences and the broader systems that influence mental health.
Meet MD
Outside the Clinic
To maintain his own balance, MD immerses himself in the arts and mindfulness. He is a lover of classical music and a frequent visitor to the Sydney Opera House. He also practises Zen calligraphy and is an aspiring photographer, often found exploring Sydney’s natural landmarks with his Fujifilm camera. He genuinely believes that finding beauty in the tactile and the present is as vital to health as any clinical intervention.
Treatment Modalities:
Memberships & Registrations
General Registration - Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA:
PSY0002818563)
Medicare Provider Number: 3161991Y
NSW Working With Children Check: WWC3265187E
Professional Memberships:
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)
Australian Association for Cognitive & Behaviour Therapy (AACBT)
Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Memberships and Registration
Helpful Blogs by MD
-
![Surviving is Not the Same as Living: Understanding Complex PTSD and STAIR Therapy]()
Surviving is Not the Same as Living: Understanding Complex PTSD and STAIR Therapy
-
![Tired of Managing Multiple Labels? How the Unified Protocol Treats the Root of Emotional Struggles]()
Tired of Managing Multiple Labels? How the Unified Protocol Treats the Root of Emotional Struggles
-
![Beyond Everyday Stress: How Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Helps You Heal From the Past]()
Beyond Everyday Stress: How Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Helps You Heal From the Past
-
![Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: How Our Past Shapes Our Present]()
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: How Our Past Shapes Our Present
-
![The Unseen Burden: Eating Disorders and Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community]()
The Unseen Burden: Eating Disorders and Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community
-
![Practical Ways to Disconnect and Reclaim Your Life Outside of Work]()
Practical Ways to Disconnect and Reclaim Your Life Outside of Work
-
![Why is it so Hard to Just Rest? The Hidden Guilt of Doing Nothing]()
Why is it so Hard to Just Rest? The Hidden Guilt of Doing Nothing
-
![Adverse Childhood Experiences in Adult Relationships: Why Staying Connected Feels Hard]()
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Adult Relationships: Why Staying Connected Feels Hard
-
![Who Are You When You Are Not Working?]()
Who Are You When You Are Not Working?
