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Kelvin Mui

Kelvin Mui, AASW

Australia

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AASW clinician - stress and trauma support

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

About Kelvin

Kelvin Mui is an AASW clinician in Australia with over 10 years of experience in public and private mental health settings. He works with adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and with people coping with trauma, eating or body image concerns, relationship difficulties, and big life changes.

Kelvin describes his practice as trauma and attachment informed. He listens for how someone’s past relationships and experiences shape their current reactions. That helps him and the client make sense of repeating patterns and strong feelings.

He draws gently on psychodynamic ideas and narrative therapy to understand personal stories. He also uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when problems need clear skills or strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools are used to help people live with difficult thoughts without being ruled by them.

Sessions move at a steady, manageable pace. Kelvin pays attention to how someone has learned to cope and to what they want to change. He focuses on small, workable steps rather than big prescriptions.

People who come to him often want help with family conflict, attachment worries, feelings of emptiness or guilt, or stress from caring roles. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, codependency, commitment issues, and life direction questions.

To begin, Kelvin encourages a short conversation to clarify concerns and goals. That helps shape a clear plan for regular work and practical next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online practice

Kelvin commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred methods. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and move toward values-based action rather than getting stuck trying to control every thought. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns, which can help with trust, commitment issues and repeated relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelvin collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining practical skills from CBT or DBT with narrative or attachment-focused conversations over several sessions.

Please confirm the specific online session formats available before booking. Once you know the options, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts or commuting. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or a quieter audio-only conversation if video is difficult. Kelvin will discuss what style and pacing suit you during the first meetings so sessions fit ordinary life without forcing major schedule changes.

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

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelvin focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family and parenting challenges, and coping with life changes among adults.

How would he approach my anxiety or stress?

He uses a mix of practical techniques and story work, including CBT and DBT skills alongside acceptance-based methods to reduce reactivity and build coping skills.

How long has he practised?

Kelvin has around 10 years of experience in both public and private mental health settings in Australia.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an AASW clinician and works in Australia.

Can I work with him if I live overseas?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your area.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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