Adrian de Zwart, MSW, RSW, CCTP

Adrian de Zwart is a Canadian-trained and registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the field of counseling and mental health. He earned his Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria and went on to complete a Master’s in Clinical Social Work at the University of Calgary.

Adrian is a Registered Social Worker in Alberta, Canada, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). He has advanced training in evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and the Gottman Method. His specialized expertise in trauma and addiction care reflects a career-long commitment to helping clients navigate even the most difficult challenges.

His professional journey has included significant roles within public health authorities in Alberta and British Columbia. Most notably, he served as both a Mental Health Therapist and Team Coordinator on Alberta’s Mental Health Crisis Response Team, providing critical frontline support in high-stakes situations.

Currently based in Seoul, Adrian provides psychotherapy and couples therapy to the international community, while also working as a Specialized Trauma Therapist and Addiction Therapist for a Canadian work-mandated treatment program. His international experience allows him to understand the unique challenges of living abroad and adapting to different cultures.

Treatment Approach

At Mindful Seoul, Adrian takes an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy. His style is warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive, creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all backgrounds—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, spirituality, or ability.

Therapy with Adrian goes beyond “just talking.” Drawing from CBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, the Gottman Method, and elements of Life Coaching, he helps clients set clear goals, build healthier perspectives, and develop practical tools to foster resilience and lasting change. Each treatment plan is personalized to meet the unique needs of every client.