
Clinic Director & Clinical Psychologist
Hien Nguyen
Starting therapy can feel daunting — and Hien understands this deeply. She knows that meaningful therapy begins with trust, safety, and a genuine human connection. That belief has guided her work since founding Mood & Mind Psychology nearly a decade ago and continues to shape everything she does.
As a clinical psychologist based in Hawthorn, Melbourne, Hien offers a calm, compassionate, and grounded approach to therapy. She prioritises connection and ensures that clients feel respected, understood, and genuinely supported. She holds space for the complex, painful, and messy parts of healing without judgment or pressure. She will guide you when you don’t have the right words, a clear plan, or feel directionless in life. Therapy with Hien is about working at your pace, building steadiness, and supporting real, lasting change over time.
Hien has extensive experience supporting adults with complex trauma, C-PTSD, long-standing emotional wounds, substance use challenges, and recovery from difficult life experiences. She understands the heavy weight of feeling stuck in patterns you want to change, the pain of unmet attachment needs, and the grief that can come from not having the family or support everyone deserves.
Whether you’re seeking therapy for trauma, emotional wellbeing (from burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family conflict), substance use issues, or simply feel that something needs to shift, you are in safe hands with Hien.
Referrals are warmly welcomed, and new clients are invited to reach out to begin the conversation.

Medicare Rebates.
If you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), prior to your first appointment with one of our Hawthorn-based psychologists, you may like to see your GP to assess a psychological treatment referral. This entitles you to a rebate of $145.25 per session (2026), for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
To process your rebate, a copy of your referral letter and MHCP from your GP is required. You can request that your GP send this directly, you can email it, or you are welcome to bring it with you on the day of your first appointment.You may be eligible for Medicare rebates if you have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician.
2026 Fees with Hawthorn and Melbourne based psychologists
Standard 50-min appointment
EMDR sessions
Schema therapy sessions
All sessions are conducted in a private, supportive, and confidential environment, either in person at our Hawthorn clinic or via secure telehealth.