​I am Ceri Lan.
​I am a LKM board-registered and licensed Psychotherapist, with bilingual proficiency in English and Vietnamese.
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My Vietnamese name is Ngoc Lan. My mother chose the name “Ngoc Lan,” inspired by the fragrance of the white Champaca flower that lined Hanoi's roads in the 1980s.
In adulthood, I added “Ceri,” symbolizing Unconditional Love, which represents my deepest aspiration to embrace all of life's experiences with open, compassionate acceptance.
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​Having lived abroad since the age of nine, I was fortunate to receive an international education and travel to many countries. However, these early life experiences also led to struggles with self-identity, safety, and belonging. After a number of failed attempts to find home in romantic relationships, each ending deepened my despair, until I eventually fell into depression.​
Therapy became the turning point. I began to understand my wounded relationship patterns, reconnect with my unmet needs, and cultivate compassion to be with all parts of me and partner. This healing journey shaped my calling.
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I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with Distinction from HELP University and worked as a Psychotherapist in Psychiatry wards, Corporate environments, Universities and Private therapy centers.
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I now recognize that many mental health struggles are part of a shared human experience. I feel a deep commitment to support those who are searching, to return to their inner peace, live by your authentic colors, and build secure, lasting relationships.​
Clinical Credential
LKM Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC KPWKM-200/1/1-S-33).​​
​​MA in Counseling Psychology, HELP University.​​
​​​ProfessionProfessional Member of The International Focusing Institute.​​​
​​Professional Member of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS).
Clinical Training
Over the years, I have benefited from my roots in Eastern Philosophy integrated with Western Psychology Education. ​I am a lifelong mindfulness and meditation practitioner. While, my professional therapeutic approaches are based on in-depth learning and experiences through the lens of Person-centred, Social and Multigenerational Family System, Mindfulness & Somatic Evidenced Based Approaches.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY​​​​
Multigenerational System Therapy led by Dr. Johnben Loy, Founder & Clinical Director Rekindle Centre for Systemic. Founder & former President of Malaysia’s Association for Couple & Marriage Therapy.
Focusing Oriented Therapy (FOT) for Complex Trauma led by Jeffrey Morison, Founder of Seattle Focusing Institute.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma Process led by Dr. Robyn D. Walser, accredited by American Psychology Association (APA).
ACT for Anxiety Disorder led by Dr. Michael Twohig accredited by APA.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression Disorder led by Dr. Judith S. Beck, at BECK’s Institute.
ACT for Self & Identity led by Dr. Kelly G. Wilson, accredited by APA.
ACT for Self Values led by Dr. Kelly G. Wilson accredited by APA.
ACT Immersion led by Dr. Steven C. Hayes accredited by APA.
ACT as a brief intervention (FACT) with Dr. Russ Harris.
Clinical Hypnotherapy at London College of Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Mindfulness Health Embodied Agile Leadership led by Zen Institute of Leadership & University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
COUPLE THERAPY​​​​
Intergenerational Couple Therapy led by Mrs Bawany Chinapan, Clinical Director of Andolfi Family Therapy Center, Former President of Malaysia’s Association for Couple and Marriage Therapy.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Couple Counseling led by Dr. Russ Harris, Hospital HUMS​.
ACT for Perinatal Mental Health with Cardiff University.
Focusing Oriented Relational Psychotherapy (FORT) for Couples, Family and Groups let by Lynn Preston and other teachers.
As the first Vietnamese Therapist, Association of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) Scholar Award Winner and a member of The International Focusing Institute, I am dedicated to working with an international community of scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners who are committed to alleviating human suffering and advancing human well-being.