Hoàng Lê Minh Dũng (MD)
Clinical Psychology Registrar
MD is a Clinical Psychology Registrar and an Australian Research Council M.Phil./Ph.D. Scholar at the University of Sydney. 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..
Presentations and Therapeutic Approaches
Fees
Standard session (before 5pm): $250
After-hours session (from 5pm): $265
Medicare rebate (with valid MHCP): $98.95
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 is fluent in Vietnamese and is passionate about providing culturally resonant care to the Asian-Australian community.
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 experience supporting clients with mood and anxiety concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic, and specific phobias. He also works with trauma-related presentations, including PTSD, complex trauma, and the impact of cultural identity on mental health.
His clinical interests include personality difficulties, emotion regulation, relationship patterns, grief and loss, self-esteem, self-compassion, assertiveness, stress management, and adjustment to significant life changes.
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.
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:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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)
