Kelly Hutchison

Kelly Hutchison

Master of Counselling Monash University.

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages: English. 

Kelly is a corporate executive by background, with 20+ years of working across multiple industries and geographies.  She is also a qualified executive coach. She loves working with clients who are motivated to change and ready to look inward.  Often, people come to counselling with a sense of disconnect or a gut feeling that something isn’t working or isn’t where it should be.  Kelly’s own journey in therapy began with this ‘dissonance’, and she loves working with her clients to discover (or re-discover) who they really are, and what they really want.  The answers to our challenges in life nearly always lie within us, and Kelly works with her clients to build the confidence and self-belief they need to make a productive change and live a life that is true to themselves.  Inevitably, meaningful change results in uncertainty and turbulence, and Kelly’s focus on building resilience and adaptability helps her clients to navigate this change with greater clarity, calm, and purpose.

Kelly’s clients describe her as warm, open, supportive, and unconventional.  Sessions are often a mix of laughter and tears as clients work to understand and challenge themselves in a safe, caring environment. Kelly’s approach is person-centred, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI); she is also a student of the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. She has a wide range of interests including women’s identity and confidence, life transitions, trauma, healthy ageing, couples & relationships, and men’s mental health. ​  She also enjoys working in underserved communities, particularly with adults with special needs.

In her free time, Kelly can be found on the water or on one of Hong Kong’s beautiful trails.  She was born and raised in the US and is also an Australian citizen and Hong Kong Permanent Resident.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us here.

A free 20-minute intro consultation is available for new clients. Please email office@amindset.hk for more details.

HK$1,150 per 50 min Individual Session

HK$1,450 per 50 min Couples Session

(discounted packages of 4 are available via the links below)

 

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Qualifications:

  • Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia
  • Master of Applied Science (Innovation & Organisation Dynamics), RMIT University, Australia
  • Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts/Music), Florida State University, USA
  • Executive Coaching – Level Two Coach, Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership, Australia

Member, Hong Kong Society of Counselling & Psychology

Member, Australian Counselling Association

Member, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association

Articles by Kelly:

Re-entering the Outside World

“Doing” Leadership

 

Elise Phillipson

Elise Phillipson

Psychotherapist and Group Counsellor.

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages: English, German and Dutch. 

  • Are you feeling weighed down by the pain and anger of your past family dynamics, your parents’ divorce, even though it happened years ago, for example?
  • Do you feel like you have to be perfect all the time because of the constant criticism from your parents growing up? 
  • Do you struggle with expressing your feelings and setting boundaries in your relationships? 
  • Are unresolved issues from childhood causing tension and arguments in your adult relationships? 
  • As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, have you faced rejection and judgment from your family and society?

It’s okay to feel this way. You are not alone. In fact, many people struggle with the after-effects of family dynamics, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and anger issues.

It’s not uncommon to carry unresolved childhood trauma into adulthood, impacting every aspect of your life. But there is hope for healing. Through a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach, we can work through these emotions and find ways to cope and move forward.

Communication is key in any relationship, but it can be especially challenging when you’ve grown up in a family that didn’t communicate effectively. If you struggle to express your own needs and boundaries, I can help you learn how to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships.

Betrayals and broken promises can make it hard to trust others and be vulnerable. But it’s important to remember that not everyone is the same. Together, we can work on building trust and learning how to open up in a safe and supportive environment.

As a psychotherapist working with the family dynamics system, I can help you work through these challenges and find a path towards healthier relationships.

If you’re worried about being judged or misunderstood, please know that I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for all my clients. 

I also have worked extensively with the LBBTQ+ community and can understand the unique challenges and experiences you may face. I can provide a space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings so you can work through the trauma of rejection, judgment and misunderstandings and learn how to accept and love yourself for who you are.

I understand the challenges you’re facing, and I want to help you break free from the unhealthy patterns of your past. Together, we can explore the root causes of these patterns, work through the unresolved trauma and conflicts that are holding you back and find ways to create new, healthier habits to help you live your best life, creating intergenerational change. 

Together, we’ll help you overcome feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, and learn how to express your needs, boundaries, and emotions in healthy ways.

And please don’t worry about dredging up painful memories from your past. We’ll move at your pace and create a safe and supportive environment for you to express your feelings without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.

I understand that some people may be hesitant to seek therapy, but my approach is different. I use a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach, which means I’ll help you uncover the root of your problems, and we’ll work through them together.

I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting, but it’s important to prioritize your mental health and well-being. If you’ve had bad experiences with therapy in the past, I invite you to give it another try with me. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported.

Don’t let your past family dynamics hold you back any longer. Let’s work together towards a happier and healthier future.

I know that time and money can be a concern, but investing in your mental health is an investment in yourself and your future.

If you’re ready to break free from the weight of your past and create a brighter future, don’t let your objections hold you back from getting the help you need. Let’s work together towards a happier and more fulfilling future. 

I offer flexible scheduling options and affordable rates to make therapy accessible to everyone. 

About Elise

I am a psychotherapist who is committed to helping those going through transitions in their lives – voluntary or involuntary – and including LGBTQ+ communities. Using different counselling modalities, I help you learn how to accept and embrace change, look forward and build or discover new opportunities. I believe in working with you and in taking a collaborative approach to help you alleviate your troubles and to reach your goals (usually in around 12 sessions). If you want or need to go deeper, we can take our time and look at the root causes of your hurt and pain, using psychotherapeutic methods, including psychodynamics, psychoanalysis and existential therapy.

I work from the premise that there are external and internal influences that create how we live in and react to the world. That it is a mix of both as creative beliefs that we are not good enough, carrying the burdens and behaviours of the past, that we are somehow broken, not worthy, or at fault. These beliefs create behaviour and thinking patterns that are there to prove to ourselves that these beliefs are right.

As a psychotherapist, it is my role in your life to create a safe, supported space for you to help you, as the expert in your life, to unravel the origins of these beliefs and see if they still apply. 

The therapeutic process is built on trust, unconditional positive regard and compassionate, open-minded listening from the therapist. It is the therapeutic relationship that will be of most benefit to you and therefore therapy will be geared towards your wants, needs and preferences.

I use a wide range of therapeutic modalities to work with you, as I believe that as each person is unique, there is no one-size-fits-all therapy. When we work through your issues or trauma, I apply and adapt Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, and other focused psychological strategies.

I also facilitate group counselling, in which I work with women going through the [peri-]menopause who are looking for support as I go through this prolonged, impactful change. To join, or find out more about these groups, please schedule a free 20 minute initial assessment by emailing office@mindset.hk.

I am Dutch but born in Germany and raised in Hong Kong, so I had a multicultural, tri-lingual upbringing. My background is in the service industry and in teaching, applicable parts of which influence my psychotherapy methods.

Professional Registrations and Memberships:

I have the following professional memberships/registrations:

  • Hong Kong – Registered with the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association and associate member of the Psychotherapy Society of Hong Kong.
  • Australia – Certified Practicing Counsellor (Level 2) registered with the Australian Counselling Association.
  • United Kingdom – Registered graduate member of the British Psychology Society.

Core Psychology and Psychotherapy Qualifications:

Batchelor of Science (Honours) Psychology with Counselling, First, Open University,  United Kingdom

Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia

Specialist Training:

I have undertaken and am currently following specialist training from the following institutions: Beck Institute (USA), Internal Family Systems Institute (USA), Pink Therapy (UK), Mental Health Academy (Australia) and Tavistock and Portman, NHS Foundation Trust (UK). 

This gives me the knowledge and skill to work in a range of specialisations and issues:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Distress resulting from
    • dysfunctional upbringing.
    • Trauma
  • Self-esteem and self-belief issues.
  • Anger (and Violence)
  • Life events: bereavement, divorce, empty nest, menopause to name a few

Elise offers counselling sessions in English, German and Dutch.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us here.

  • HK$1,150 per 50 min Individual Session
  • HK$1,450 per 50 min Couples Session
  • A free 20-minute intro consultation is available for new clients. Please email office@amindset.hk for more details
  • Discounted packages of 4 are available via the links below

 

Schedule Appointment

Package of 4 Ind Sessions  Package of 4 Couples Sessions

Packages must be used within 12 weeks of the first booking

 

Cecilia Yu

Cecilia Yu

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages: English and Mandarin. 

Cecilia Yu is originally from Taiwan and moved to Hong Kong in 2003. She has worked in multinational corporations, tech start-ups, and educational institutions throughout her career. Familiar with the challenges of working in demanding work environments and managing complex teams, Cecilia also has expertise in positive parenting and helping families with special needs children.

Cecilia is passionate about providing psychological support for diverse individuals and groups to rebalance their lives towards healthy changes. She has trained to help clients with diverse needs and especially those with traumatic experiences to learn to process their overwhelming emotions. Cecilia offers a safe and confidential space to understand the client’s struggles and together they will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, as well as learn how to handle hardships while moving towards a richer and more meaningful life.

Each session provides emotional support but also has a mission to set treatment plans collaboratively as a team. Cecilia provides counselling therapy methods best suited to the client’s needs. These methods include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),  Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT), Internal Family System Therapy (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and the Gottman Method for Couple’s Therapy.

 
Cecilia offers Counselling and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) services in English and Mandarin
  • HK$1,150 per 50 min Individual Session – (Note that 4 x sessions are the minimum booking for the EMDR therapy – discounted packages of 4 are available via the links below)
  • HK$1,450 per 50 min Couples Session – (discounted packages of 4 are available via the links below)
  • A free 20-minute intro consultation is available for new clients. Please email office@amindset.hk for more details.

The Chinese version of Cecilia’s Bio

 

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Packages must be used within 12 weeks of the first booking

 

Education & Qualifications: 

  • Monash University, Australia – Master of Counselling  /  University of Southern California, USA – Bachelor of Business Administration
  • EMDR Basic Training- Pursuing EMDRIA Certified Therapist status  /  Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training – Level 2 Certified
  • Prepare/Enrich Premarital & Marital Assessment Facilitator  /  Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1 Certificate Course
  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Evergreen Certifications
  • Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)  /  Member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
  • Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)  /  Member of the Hong Kong Society of Counselling and Psychology (HKSCP)

Find out more here.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us here

Articles by Cecilia:

The Chinese version of Cecilia’s Bio

心理治療師

我們很常問別人,最近好嗎?

但你還記得上次何時問自己好不好?

每個人都在自己的生命歷程中努力,而所謂的自我往往被環境或他人的期望所拘束,我 們經常忘記甚至需要隱藏最真實的自己。每次的會談,就是一個學習跟自己相處的旅程 ,在這個安全的空間裡,我們好好關心自己,放心地探索自己的情緒及經驗,跟自己做 最親密的對話。很多時候,當發現自己迷惘受困於濃霧裡,諮商就像是一個共行的好夥 伴,在身旁提醒你要相信自己的能力,並盡力喚醒你內在的光,讓這樣的光引領你選擇 對你而言是正確的道路,再度享受生命本有的美好。

我專長於為焦慮症 、抑鬱症 、心理創傷 、適應困難 、人際關係等問題困擾的人士提供 最適合的療法,整合包括認知行為療法(CBT)、接受與承諾療法(ACT)、情緒取向治療 (EFT) 、眼動療法(EMDR) 、內在家庭系統療法(IFS)及葛文(Gottman)伴侶療法等, 

協助情緒調節、改善壓力管理並進一步於情緒深層找出問題的根源,提升自我的復原力 以面對過去的創傷及未來的挑戰。除了一般成人之外,數年來與特殊兒童族群的緣分, 讓我長期關心家庭議題,協助支持特殊兒童家長的調適與親職教育。 

學經歷

澳洲蒙納士大學輔導學碩士

美國南加州大學商學系學士

眼動減敏重整療法(EMDR)基礎訓練

EMDRIA國際總會認證EMDR治療師(認證中)

葛文(Gottman)伴侶療法 二級認證

Prepare/Enrich 婚前/婚姻輔導協談員

情緒取向個人治療(EFIT)初階認證訓練

創傷治療課程證書

自閉症譜系治療課程證書

澳洲輔導協會會員

國際眼動減敏與歷程更新療法協會會員

香港專業輔導協會會員

香港輔導及心理學會會員

 

Dr. Nicolson Siu Yat Fan

Dr. Nicolson Siu Yat Fan

PhD in Neuropsychology, CUHK

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages:  Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.

Nicolson Siu is a neuropsychologist and lecturer at The Division of Social Science of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He has been working with children with special education needs for more than ten years.

Nicolson obtained his PhD. Degree in Neuropsychology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is committed to exploring the relationship between the brain and behaviour with neurophysiological methods like electroencephalography (EEG) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). He conducted intervention studies to support children with special educational needs (SEN). His dissertation focused on training the executive functions of children with an autism spectrum disorder. He received government funding to develop an empathy and compassion parenting curriculum in 2019. He also has consultancy experience for local NGOs on projects related to neurophysiological assessment and training for children with SEN.

Nicolson is also a Registered Horticultural Therapist (RHT). He gained good practical experience through engaging in different horticultural therapy programs. The role of RHT exposed Nicolson to different types of clients, from children, adolescents, parents, working adults, and to elderly.

Being a Master of Counselling student at Monash University, where Nicolson learns professional clinical techniques, he has gradually established himself as an empathetic and non-judgemental counsellor. Combining the knowledge, practical experience, and clinical techniques, Nicolson should be able to deliver a safe, respectful, and supportive environment to clients, explore their issues together and address them appropriately.

Nicolson offers counselling and neuropsychological assessment services in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.

A free 20-minute intro consultation is available for new clients. Please email office@amindset.hk for more details.

HK$1,150 per 50 min session – (discounted packages of 4 are available via the link below)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology, CUHK (2011)
  • PhD in Neuropsychology, CUHK (2015)
  • Graduate Member, The Hong Kong Psychological Society
  • Vice President and Research Committee Co-Chair, Hong Kong Association of Therapeutic Horticulture (HKATH)
  • Registered Horticultural Therapist (HKATH)
  • Master of Education in Counselling, Monash University (In Progress)

Find out more here.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us here

Recent Interview from Prestige:

Dr Nicolson Siu on Healing Through Horticultural Therapy And The Benefits of Gardening

 

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Packages must be used within 12 weeks of the first booking.

Megan Chang

Megan Chang

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$850 per 50mins. 

Languages: English, Mandarin, or Cantonese.  (中文)

Megan is a CBT, DBT, ACT and person-centred therapy counsellor

I have been working with clients of all ages facing situations that result in a significant strain on their mental and physical health. For clients who want to find purpose in their lives, need to make difficult decisions, suffer from emotional distress, or struggle with coping, my session is a safe space of unconditional support to work on any issues. Regardless of whether the matter may be related to external events like relationship conflicts or internal conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, or self-esteem, together we can not only move past the issue but move forward in a more positive direction through systematic and solution-focused processes.

My psychotherapy sessions use integrated evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which are effective for a multitude of mental health concerns. I dedicated myself in supporting clients struggled with their problems and difficult emotions by empowering them to find strength from within and solve their issues along with self-development. While respecting the client’s culture, background, religion, and values, I conduct psychotherapies via a person-centred approach based on the belief that everyone is capable of finding their own way to live to the fullest .

I am originally from Taiwan, but I have lived in Hongkong for 13 years. Having three children myself, I am familiar with the stress that stems from family development and different parenting dynamics. So I can relate and provide ample support to clients in various life stages. I worked with primary students with special needs and aided them in their social-emotional development as well as learning in school. In addition, I’ve been working with local non-profit foundations in an effort to promote the significance of mental wellbeing and education for our community. In my leisure time, I enjoy yoga, exploring good food, and immersing myself in the great outdoors.

I have a Master’s degree in Counselling at Monash University, Australia, and am practising as the member of Hong Kong Society of Counselling and Psychology (HKSCP) and Member of Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA) in Hong Kong. I am currently undergoing the certification process of PESI Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Book a Package of 4 Sessions    Schedule Appointment

Packages must be used within 12 weeks of the first booking.

A free 20-minute intro consultation is available for new clients. Please email office@amindset.hk for more details.

Megan can provide counselling services in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese. Please note your preference when booking.

For Megan’s Bio in Chinese, click 中文

  • Member of Hong Kong Society of Counselling and Psychology (HKSCP)
  • Member of Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)

Find out more here.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us here

Megan Chang-

行為認知治療(CBT), 辯證行為治療(DBT), 接納與承諾治療(ACT),人本治療心理諮商師

 

我們都想成為自己的主宰,生活有時如我們所願,但有時卻挑戰重重,令人感到困頓。其實在人生任何階段都可能遇到脆弱的時刻,當這些低潮干擾到日常生活進行,或是導致人生偏離預想目標時,心理諮商可以提供適切的幫助。

 

在諮商室裡,我們提供安全放心的空間,諮商師能夠協助你與自己的問題共處,與情緒共處,甚至與創傷共處。運用多年來心理學家於臨床實證有效的方法,透過對自身情緒,認知,及行為的覺察,找到改變的契機,進而解決各種困境,重拾力量與希望。

 

在從事諮商工作以前,Megan於大中華區金融業服務超過十多年,此外她也參與過許多支持本地青少年及兒童身心健康發展的活動,為社會各界提供適切的資源。曾服務於小學,輔導特別教育需求學生,幫助其適應社交生活,處理各種情緒及學習問題。

 

Megan諮商的範疇包含憂鬱問題,焦慮及壓力調適,家庭與人際關係困難等,分析每個人不同的背景及需求,整合專長治療模式如行為認知治療(Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT), 辯證行為治療(Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, DBT),及接納與承諾治療 (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT),以人為中心出發,依據不同的問題及目標,擬定個人化的諮商方案。

 

澳洲蒙納士大學心理諮商碩士

香港專業輔導協會會員

香港輔導及心理學會會員

葛文(Gottman)伴侶療法證書(認證中)

PESI辯證行為治療 DBT證書(認證中)