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

 

Chris Dudgeon

Chris Dudgeon

Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins.

Languages: English.

I am Psychotherapist working most often with adults and adolescents who wish to separate from anxiety (specific and general) and addictions (substance and process), as well those recovering from the effects of trauma. I also routinely work with relationship issues, problematic patterns of thinking and behaviour, body image and issues relating to sex, shame and guilt.

I believe we have innate abilities to grow emotionally and self-heal, but our environments (our culture, family of origin, and societal narratives) recruit us into believing this is not the case: that we are not good enough, cannot cope or are in some other way ‘broken’. I see it as my role as a psychotherapist to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore these issues, build awareness around them and make choices about how to move froward and live your life differently.

I practice from a Humanistic position, that you are the expert in your life and by exploring who you are outside of the problem you are facing, we can identify the strengths, knowledge and values needed to work with the discomfort or pain you have been experiencing. I work integratively by drawing from a wide variety of methods to create a treatment in collaboration with you, which is specific to you. My trauma work is informed by Narrative Therapy together with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Mindfulness.

I also facilitate counselling groups for men wishing to separate from unhelpful sexual behaviours and to live in more fulfilling and loving relationships. To find out about joining one, please schedule a free 20-minute assessment by emailing office@amindset.hk.

I am committed to working with my clients to the highest levels of practice standards with regard to ethics, technical expertise and client care. I practice within the strict professional guidelines of the Hong Kong Society of Counselling & Psychology and constantly review and improve my practice by undertaking ongoing training to ensure the most up-to-date research informs my work.

Originally from Scotland, I have enjoyed a varied career, holding leadership positions in global professional service firms, an MBA (UK) and professional finance qualifications (UK and Australia). All of which bring depth and breadth to my psychotherapy work.

Psychotherapy Training

Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia

One Year Training in Narrative Therapy, Dulwich Centre, Australia

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety, The Beck Institute, USA

Trauma-Informed Practice, Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectal Behavioural Therapy, The Association for Psychological Therapies, UK

Re-membering and Reclaiming Lives from Abuse, Dulwich Centre, Australia

Motivational Interviewing, The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, The Institute for Solutions-Focused Therapy, UK

Gottman Method Couples Therapy, The Gottman Institute, USA

Chris offers psychotherapy and counselling in 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)

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Elise Phillipson

Elise Phillipson

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages: English, German and Dutch. 

Elise is a counsellor who is committed to helping those going through transitions in their lives – voluntary or involuntary – and including LGBTQ+ communities. She helps them learn how to accept and embrace change, look forward and build or discover new opportunities. Elise believes in working with you and in taking a collaborative approach to help you alleviate your troubles and to reach your goals. The therapeutic process is built on trust, unconditional positive regard and compassionate, and 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.

Elise was born and raised in Germany and Hong Kong and has a multicultural, tri-lingual background in the service industry and in teaching.
She offers counselling sessions in English, German and Dutch.

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Psych Coun (Open), Psychology with Counselling, First
Master of Counselling, Monash University

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
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Damien Kwok

Damien Kwok

NO NEW CLIENTS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. Master of Counselling Student, Monash University HK.

Fee: HK$450 per 50mins. 

Languages: English and Cantonese. 

Damien is committed to helping people share their struggles, explore their strengths, and take steps to move toward a more resilient and fulfilling way of living. He works with adolescents and adults who need support for difficulties in emotional regulation, relationships, self-image, health issues, and problematic behaviour.

Damien draws from a variety of counselling methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to work with clients in a safe, supportive, and collaborative relationship with an individualized approach that meets each person’s unique situation and needs. Sometimes, people just need to be heard and understood without judgment. Other times, they look to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts and feelings, more clarity on their difficulties, and find ways to move forward. He helps clients build self-awareness, clarify values, and identify their strengths to find realistic action plans to work with their issues.

Damien believes we all have the capacity for personal growth and making changes in life. Maintaining our health and well-being is a set of skills we can all learn and practice in our life.

Damien is available for Low-Cost Counselling (LCC) sessions in English and Cantonese.

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Laurence Munoz – UK

Laurence Munoz – UK

Master of Counselling Student, Monash University HK.

Fee: HK$450 per 50 mins  Low-Cost Counselling (LCC) HK$250 per 50 mins – Online.

AVAILABLE ONLY FOR UK OR EU RESIDENTS

Languages: English. 
 

I have lived and worked in Hong Kong for over 18 years and am currently based in the UK.

An ex-lawyer, I have worked in executive search for over 20 years, predominately within the legal and financial sectors.  I understand the challenges of working within a high-stress, corporate environment and believe in mentoring and helping people build their careers alongside exploring productivity, empowerment, and confidence in the workplace.

Studying and working as a counsellor means I can now work with clients in a more holistic way.    I want to help my clients achieve their full potential, by understanding their goals in life and assisting them in finding the right tools and techniques to reach those goals.  Life has a habit of throwing all sorts of unexpected challenges our way.  I am particularly interested in working with clients navigating significant life changes – often, we are not equipped to tackle the obstacles and challenges of everyday life – big or small.

I work with clients facing depression, anxiety and transitional issues arising from life changes – divorce, redundancy, ageing, menopause, relocation, parenthood, death and grief – and understand the impact of past trauma.  I work with clients to build self-awareness, improve self-esteem and self-worth, and take an active problem-solving approach.  I believe in building a therapeutic relationship through empathy and trust. I will tailor solutions and therapy to fit individual clients using a person-centred approach, incorporating CBT, problem-solving, positive psychology and mindfulness.  

Mostly, I’ll be there to listen and support you through your life journey.

I am a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  I am a mother of two 13-year-olds and an energetic cocker spaniel, and am often hiking the coastal paths of Devon where I live.   I am French-Australian with a love of beaches, travelling, reading and learning.

I am available for Low-Cost Counselling (LCC) sessions in English.

Recent training:  I have undertaken Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Trauma courses.

Laurence is available in the UK for ONLINE Low-Cost Counselling (LCC) sessions in English.

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Testimonials:

‘I have had quite a few counselling sessions over the years, and what stood out about Laurence was her gentle way of pushing me forward and looking to think about the future, to set realistic goals and, importantly, to get me to think of some of the steps of how to get there.  I really felt the sessions moved me forward instead of just dwelling on the past.  I always felt upbeat after our sessions, even more emotionally challenging ones, as I felt I had a workable plan to achieve a more positive future.  When I couldn’t think of answers, Laurence managed to get me to work out the answers for myself with her gentle but persistent style.  I really enjoyed our sessions as I found Laurence very easy to open up to.’

BCP UK Client – Oct 22

Working with Laurence had a significant impact on my life over a short period of time. I had engaged in other types of psychotherapy before, but Laurence’s proactive, solution-focused approaches resulted in big shifts for me. As a mid-life woman of colour with all the usual challenges of parenting, work, caring for elderly parents, menopause, making sense of developmental trauma, and making space for my husband, having Laurence alongside me helped me to make so much sense of my experience. I felt seen, understood and celebrated. I have a sense of empowerment moving forward.

Thank you, Laurence. UK, aged 48

Lara Melwani – UK

Lara Melwani – UK

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$450 per 50mins – Low Cost Counselling (LCC) HK$250 per 50 mins – Online Only

AVAILABLE ONLY FOR UK OR EU RESIDENTS

Languages: English.

Lara is a mother of two teenagers and has lived and worked in HK for over 20 years, having previously lived and worked in Africa and the UK.  As a counsellor, she is passionate about the positive impact therapy can have on the quality of life and is committed to helping clients overcome challenges in a supportive, safe and non-judgemental manner.  Her multicultural background enhances her approach to therapy, empowering clients to gain new perspectives and a deeper understanding of their experiences.  Working within the private and NGO sectors, Lara has helped individuals from all walks of life and cultures address and manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, work-life balance and relationship issues.  She has helped individuals understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences and worked with clients facing life transitions as well as those who have wanted to deepen their self-awareness.

Adopting a multi-model approach, Lara draws from evidence-based techniques that include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Solution-Focused therapy.  Each client is considered individually and counselling tools are suggested that best resonate with them.  All sessions are conducted in a professional and collaborative manner at the client’s own pace, suitable for their particular situation and needs.  Lara is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Australian Counselling Association (ACA), the Hong Kong Society of Counselling & Psychology (HKSCP) and the Psychotherapy Society of Hong Kong (PSHK) and adheres to their ethical codes of conduct.

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

Lara is based in the UK and is available for:

Counselling and LCC counselling (LCC details Here)

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

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Articles Written by Lara:

Tackling Loneliness in a Pandemic

 

Lara’s Testimonials:

LT, Hong Kong, 25 yrs.

I have met with a couple of other counsellors in the past, but Lara proved to be the most effective counsellor I have ever met. She was able to deal with my problem in a surprisingly short period of time and provided me with a safe and non-judgmental space which helped me to confidently express the issues I was facing for the first time. We looked at how my past history had shaped my views and values. This understanding allowed me to engage better in all my key relationships. Lara was extremely professional but very warm and friendly. I hope many people will be helped just like me.

LB, Hong Kong, 46 yrs.

I am very grateful to Lara for the counselling services she provided when I was suffering with bereavement after the sudden loss of my mother during an incredibly stressful time. She helped me to navigate through the different factors which were preventing me from coping with my loss and helped me to understand what I needed to do in order to move forward. She very quickly understood the type of person I am and what would and wouldn’t work for me. She helped me to find coping strategies and get me to a point whereby I could manage my grief and not let it overwhelm me. She has a very calm and empathetic nature with a pragmatic approach and relatable sense of humour, all of which were critical for me to be comfortable with her. I recommend Lara highly.

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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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

 

Melissa Chim

Melissa Chim

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages: English, Cantonese and Mandarin. 

Melissa is a Hong Kong and England and Wales qualified lawyer. She is also a mediator and has worked in the financial services industry before she joined a statutory body. Her time in the legal and finance sectors gives her insight into work-related issues, such as stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, burnout and depression. Melissa enjoys working with adults on professional development and, in particular, helping working women develop a healthy and balanced approach to career progression. Melissa believes in a person-centred approach to therapy, tailoring each session to the needs of each client. The aim is to work with clients to untangle issues that may be holding them back and to formulate a clear path towards achieving their goals.

Melissa has spent most of her life in Hong Kong and considers this home. She studied in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore and, having travelled extensively for work, Melissa is also familiar with issues that both children and adults face as a result of relocation. She is passionate about helping clients harness their own strengths to navigate major transitions.

Melissa is also an advocate for LGBTQ rights in Hong Kong and would love to offer a safe and confidential space to discuss any issues you may have.

Melissa is available for counselling services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Find out more here.   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.

Articles by Melissa:

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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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Karuna Kapoor

Karuna Kapoor

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$850 per 50mins.

Languages: English and Hindi.

Karuna is from India and has been residing in Hong Kong for almost 25 years which she now considers her home. Although she has worked in multiple industries in the corporate sector, her attentiveness to mental wellness has been her focus from the time she studied Psychology at an undergraduate level.

Karuna has a natural interest in supporting people and believes there is always both help and hope for any person experiencing distress in all spheres and stages in life. Karuna is patient and focuses on giving her ears to her clients within a non-judgmental and confidential space. She is of acceptance that most people often just need someone non-biased to speak with to feel better. Her aim is to work collaboratively with her clients, so they feel empowered to make their own choices to optimise a balanced life.

Karuna is appreciative that many challenges often go unnoticed in adolescence and is forthcoming to aid teens, young adults, and their parents in creating meaningful relationships with themselves and others. She also uses life skills and experiences to help persons in embracing grief and loss and concurrently encourages taking steps toward self-compassion and further purpose.

Karuna considers attributes of cognizance and vigilance as key components to adopting healthy thought processes. Karuna regards counselling as a powerful proactive and reactive medium to mitigate several mental health concerns with the aid of psychoeducation.

Karuna is available for Counselling sessions in English and Hindi – More details here.

HK$850 per 50 min session

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.

 

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