Esther Nguyen

Giang Esther Nguyen is a distinguished mental health professional, counselor, trainer, and speaker committed to transforming the landscape of emotional well-being in Vietnam. With a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (Summa Cum Laude) from Torch Trinity Graduate University, South Korea, she brings clinical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care to every aspect of her work.

Currently serving as a Professional Counselor, Trainer, and Mental Health Speaker at CapacityVietnam, Esther provides individual counseling for a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, crisis, trauma and relational challenges. She draws from an integrative therapeutic framework, applying evidence-based modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), ensuring each client receives personalized and effective support.

Esther is also a trusted mental health educator, designing and leading transformative training programs such as Becoming an Emotional First Aider, Basic Counseling Skills, Trauma-Informed Care, Workplace Well-beings. These courses have played a vital role in enhancing community mental health awareness and empowering individuals to respond with empathy and confidence to emotional crises.

As a sought-after speaker, she has delivered keynotes and workshops at prominent events including the Vietnam Child Well-being & Safeguarding Summit hosted by Imago Works and RMIT. Her ability to distill complex psychological insights into accessible, real-life applications makes her a powerful voice in the field.

Beyond the therapy room and the podium, Esther is a passionate mental health content creator, reaching wide audiences through blogging and podcasting. Her mission is to bridge the gap between professional mental health support and everyday human experience.

Whether in one-on-one sessions or public forums, Esther helps people not just survive—but emotionally thrive.