Background and experience

A highly skilled, kind and compassionate licensed clinical psychologist in Auckland who completed her doctorate training in the United Kingdom. Camilla Nguyen has worked as a Senior Clinical Psychologist within the National Health Service (NHS) and District Health Boards across physical health and mental health settings in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

Her main areas of expertise include counselling and therapy of anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, sexual health, gender identity, autism & ADHD, and adjusting to life with a chronic physical health condition. She works across the lifespan.

Her practice is informed by evidence-based interventions. She works flexibly and collaboratively, integrating multiple therapeutic models to help clients overcome their difficulties and develop in line with their personal values and goals of therapy. Alongside therapy, she also offers clinical supervision to counsellors, therapists, psychologists and other health professionals in New Zealand as well as runs training and workshops.

Beyond her professional life, Camilla proudly identifies as a member of Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOL). In her free time, she enjoys being creative, whether with Lego bricks or paints to capture moments and feelings and immersing herself in nature. Her artwork is inspired by nature and furry animals. Her greatest joy comes from spending time with her two wonderful rescue dogs, Keke and Charlie. 🐾🎨🌿

Expertise

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression

• Trauma

• Low self-esteem

• Relationship issues

• Sexual health

• Gender identity

• Autism

• ADHD

• Adjustment to life with a chronic physical health conditions

Therapy approaches

Camilla Nguyen's practice is built on evidence-based interventions. She works flexibly and collaboratively, integrating various therapeutic models to help clients:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Systemic family therapy

• Personal Construct Therapy (PCT)

• Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) informed practice

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) informed practices

• Couples therapy

• Mindfulness

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, University of Hertfordshire

• MSc(Research Methods) in Psychology (Distinction)

• BSc(Hons) in Psychology (First Class Honors)

Memberships

• Registered Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board

• Full Member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists

Dr Camilla Nguyen - Clinical Psychologist

Specialising in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and neurodiversity