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Kelvin Mui

AASW

Grounded, trauma-aware counsellor

  • Attachment informed
  • Trauma aware
  • Eating and body image

About Kelvin

Kelvin Mui is an AASW credentialed counsellor with over 10 years' experience in public and private mental health settings in Australia. He works with people feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected. He also supports those coping with trauma, eating or body image concerns, relationship difficulties and major life changes.

Kelvin describes his work as trauma and attachment informed. He draws gently on psychodynamic and narrative ways of understanding a person’s story. Sessions move at a steady, manageable pace decided together.

In practical terms Kelvin listens for patterns that shape how someone copes. He pays attention to early relationships, recurring fears, and the stories people tell themselves. The aim is to make unhelpful patterns clearer so different choices become possible.

He encourages people to bring what they can, even if the feelings are messy or hard to name. The room is set up for talking, reflecting and trying out small changes. Kelvin focuses on helping people find ways to carry on that feel more sustainable.

Over time sessions can involve noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviours, and looking at how attachment and past hurts influence present life. Kelvin aims to support clients with compassion while helping them make practical changes that fit their daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting taken over by them. It encourages choosing actions that match your values, which can help when life feels stuck or overwhelming. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and reactions, helping people understand patterns in relationships and trust. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s own experience at the centre, with the therapist providing empathic listening and gentle reflection to help people clarify what matters to them.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Kelvin will discuss different options and help decide what fits a person's goals, needs and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time and turn a short work break into a check-in. It can also allow sessions that focus on talking, skill practice, or reflecting on homework between meetings. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt ACT, attachment-informed work and client-centred listening to an online setting, helping clients apply strategies to everyday life without promising a specific outcome.

Professional registration

AASW Australia · No. 462351

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Narrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

AASW · Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelvin commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain and major life changes. Eating and body image concerns are also within his focus areas.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is trauma and attachment informed, and he mixes narrative listening with practical strategies. Sessions are steady paced and tailored to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years' experience working across public and private mental health settings in Australia.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients connect with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What should I expect about cost and billing?

Session costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

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