Who are we
Merijn – Tien – Esther – Joanna
- ABOUT OUR STANDARDS
Raising The Standards Of Coaching Education
Bridge Academy was founded to integrate professional psychology with structured coaching education, ensuring ethical practice and real-world competence.
- OUR CORE VALUES
The Values That Shape Every Learning Journey
At Bridge Academy, our programs are built on clear professional principles. These core values guide how we teach, how we mentor, and how we prepare future coaches and learners for meaningful impact.
EMPOWERMENT
We believe every individual has the ability to grow and help others; our role is to unlock that potential.
- Independent Thinking
- Guided Confidence
- Personal Growth
- Unlock Potential
INTEGRITY
We commit to honesty, transparency, and ethical practice in all that we teach and do, building trust in every step of the journey.
- Ethical Standards
- Transparent Practices
- Responsible Coaching
- Trusted Learning
PROFESSIONALISM
We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and training, building lasting trust and credibility.
- Structured Curriculum
- Expert Instructors
- Academic Rigor
- Quality Training
PRACTICALITY
We focus on real-world skills and psychological tools that learners can apply in life and support others.
- Real-World Skills
- Applied Frameworks
- Supervised Practice
- Action Learning
- Our Leadership & Faculty
Meet The Experts Behind Bridge Academy
Our faculty combines licensed psychological expertise with practical coaching experience, ensuring every program is grounded in ethics, science, and real-world application.
Dr. M. Mattheijssen
FOUNDER | PSYCHOLOGIST | CHILD PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIST
Merijn brings over 14 years of clinical experience in child psychology, diagnostics, family counseling, and one-on-one therapeutic work. Trained in the Netherlands at Radboud University, he integrates Western evidence-based psychology with cultural understanding in Vietnam.
His mission is to build a bridge between psychology and practical coaching — empowering individuals to create stability, resilience, and meaningful change.
- Child Psychology
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Family Counseling
- Coaching Integration
Tien
FOUNDER | PSYCHOLOGIST | CHILD PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIST
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ESTHER NGUYEN
PSYCHOLOGIST | CBT SPECIALIST
Esther has extensive experience working in leading psychology clinics in Hanoi, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psycho-counseling. She focuses on helping individuals develop clarity, emotional strength, and actionable strategies for growth.
Her teaching approach emphasizes deep listening, practical tools, and structured transformation — ensuring learners develop both skill and confidence.
- CBT Therapy
- Psycho-Counseling
- Emotional Resilience
- Coaching Skill
JOANNA INTARA, MA
LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST | COUPLES & FAMILY SPECIALIST
With over four decades of therapeutic experience and 38,000+ hours of client work, Joanna specializes in couples therapy, trauma healing, and somatic-based transformation. She is known for helping individuals and partners rebuild safety, connection, and emotional harmony.
Her programs combine depth psychology with embodied coaching, guiding learners toward authentic and lasting transformation.
- Couples Therapy
- Trauma Healing
- Somatic Practice
- Relationship Coaching
- Our Foundation
The Vision Behind Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy was founded to bring applied psychology and ethical coaching closer to the Vietnamese community.
Through structured courses and workshops, we help individuals build confidence, emotional intelligence, and practical skills for lasting personal and professional growth.
- Empowering individuals
- Strengthening communities
- Elevating standards
