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Minou Truong — Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Registered Clinical Counsellor

Minou Truong

MCP, RCC, CCC

Minou is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor working with individuals, couples, and youth, with a focus on relationships, sex and intimacy, trauma and EMDR, cultural identity, and emotional wellbeing. She offers LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care and supports immigrants and children of immigrants navigating intergenerational dynamics. Sessions in English and Vietnamese.

  • English
  • Vietnamese
The Long Version

About Minou

I believe our relationships, identities, cultures, and past experiences can shape how we connect with others — and how we understand ourselves.

My work draws from Emotion-Focused Therapy, attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and EMDR. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I help clients understand the patterns underneath what they are experiencing and begin creating new ways of responding, connecting, and relating.

A significant part of my practice is couples and relationship therapy. I support couples navigating recurring conflict, communication difficulties, emotional distance, trust concerns, sexual disconnect, differences in desire, and intimacy within long-term relationships. These conversations can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to create a space where both partners can feel heard while we work toward greater understanding and connection.

I also offer EMDR therapy for clients who have experienced trauma or distressing life experiences and want support processing experiences that continue to affect their emotions, relationships, or everyday lives.

My work with youth and adults from diverse cultural and identity backgrounds is especially meaningful to me. I understand that relationships, sexuality, identity, and mental health don't exist separately from culture, family, community, and belonging. Therapy can be a place to explore all of these parts of yourself without having to simplify who you are.

Above all, I want you to feel that you can bring your full self into the room — including the things that may feel complicated, uncomfortable, or difficult to put into words.

You don't have to have it all figured out before you begin. We can start there together.

If you're looking for a space that's warm, curious, and affirming — where you can explore the stories and patterns shaping your life — I'd be glad to meet you.

— Minou

Focus Areas

Areas of specialization

  • Couples Counselling & Relationship Dynamics
  • Sex Therapy & Sexual Wellbeing
  • Trauma & EMDR Therapy
  • Youth & Adolescent Counselling
  • LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming Care
  • Identity, Culture & Intergenerational Healing
  • Non-Monogamous & Alternative Relationship Structures
  • Anxiety, Stress & Life Transitions
  • Anger Management
Methods

Therapeutic approaches

The evidence-based frameworks Minou draws from — chosen to fit you, not the other way around.

EMDR

Processes traumatic memories through guided eye movements to reduce their emotional intensity.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Strengthens emotional bonds in relationships by exploring attachment needs and communication cycles.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Uses attachment science to understand how early bonds shape adult relationships and emotional patterns.

Narrative Therapy

Separates the person from the problem, helping you rewrite limiting stories about yourself.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Explores the inner system of 'parts' that carry burdens, fears, and protective roles — helping you build a compassionate relationship with each one.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

Attachment-based couples therapy that interrupts negative cycles and rebuilds secure, responsive connection between partners.

Gottman Method

Research-based couples therapy that builds friendship, manages conflict, and creates shared meaning.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Builds psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Identifies and reshapes unhelpful thought patterns to change emotional responses and behaviour.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Goal-directed approach that builds on your existing strengths and resources to move toward clear, near-term change.

Strengths-Based Approach

Starts from what's already working in your life — resilience, resources, values — and builds change from there.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Recognises how past trauma shapes present nervous-system responses, pacing the work so it never re-overwhelms.

Client Voices

What clients say about working with Minou

Couples & Family
I moved to Canada hoping for a fresh start, but after my relationship ended because of infidelity, I felt completely lost. I couldn't stop thinking about my ex and struggled to imagine moving forward. Minou never rushed my healing. She helped me process the heartbreak, understand why I was holding on, and slowly rebuild my confidence. I left therapy feeling like I had found my direction again. I will continue seeing Minou because her therapy helped me change my life.
— Newcomer to Canada, VancouverCounsellor: Minou Truong
Couples & Family
My partner and I were looking for a counsellor who would truly understand our polyamorous relationship without trying to fit us into a traditional model. From our first session, Minou created a space where we felt accepted and heard. She helped us have honest conversations about boundaries, expectations, and what felt right for our relationship. We communicate with much more clarity and trust because of her guidance.
— Polyamorous couple, VancouverCounsellor: Minou Truong
Couples & Family
After trust was broken in our relationship, we weren't sure if we could recover. Every conversation seemed to end in frustration or hurt. Minou helped us understand what was happening underneath our reactions and taught us how to communicate without attacking or shutting down. She helped us rebuild trust at a pace that felt realistic, and today our relationship feels stronger than we thought it could. Thank you Minou for being such a caring therapist.
— Couple, VancouverCounsellor: Minou Truong
Sex Therapy
For years I couldn't understand why intimacy made me feel anxious or disconnected. Working with Minou helped me realize that experiences from my past were still influencing how I viewed sex and closeness. She approached every conversation with patience and compassion, and I never felt judged or pressured. Through our work together, I've started to heal old wounds and finally feel more comfortable exploring intimacy on my own terms. I highly recommend working with Minou!
— Adult client, VancouverCounsellor: Minou Truong

Next Step

Ready to begin your journey with Minou?

Book a session online or request a free 15-minute consultation. Our intake team will walk you through what to expect.

778-879-8255

Last reviewed by Esha Shoker, MCP, RCC —