Liz McCaughey

Liz McCaughey

NOTE: Liz is no longer accepting any new client appointments.  

Language: English. 

Liz McCaughey is the Co-Founder of AMindset, her HK-based company, and Kumara, which is based in Australia. She has over 20 years of clinical experience treating general psychological disorders. She specialises in depression, anxiety, work or study stress & relational conflicts.  Liz is also a presenter of multiple workshops relating to personal and corporate psychological well-being.

She is renowned for bridging the gaps between psychology, spirituality, and human potential. Using her psychology training, life experience, and spiritual knowledge, she weaves modern science with ancient spiritual text and brings about real solutions at an individual and group level.

Liz has supported and facilitated group therapy sessions and presented workshops for large corporations and at universities and military locations. In her workshops, Liz’s teaching is filled with wisdom – but also laughter. Liz teaches from a perspective of personal experience by drawing on her rich and varied life. With a career structure that includes being an air traffic controller, corporate businesswoman, psychotherapist, mentor, mother, and spiritual entrepreneur, Liz has a depth of awareness and expertise to benefit all people – young to old.

Liz’s therapy provides a supportive and safe environment that enables clients to explore their present difficulties and find ways of resolving them. Liz assists people in empowering themselves through knowledge, psychological awareness, and stress-relief techniques of mindfulness and meditation.

Born in Scotland, Liz did not wait long to start travelling and enjoying the rich experiences that places like India, the USA, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, Africa, China, New Zealand, South America, Poland, Central America, Scandinavia, and Russia have to offer. She has lived and worked in the UK, Germany, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Through her Daily Mind Matters Page Liz offers free audio meditations and practical techniques to cope with the various problems that present in life.

Liz lives in Hong Kong with her husband, Roger. When Rog and Liz are not working, they spend their time travelling the world and visiting their 3 sons in their various locations in the UK and Australia.

The Workshops that AMindset presents can be found HERE

AM workshops are presented at various locations in Central HK.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (2022)
  • Clinical Supervisor, ACA College of Supervisors (2019)
  • Master of Counselling, Monash University (2018-2019)
  • Graduate Diploma Analytic Psychotherapy, Churchill Clinic, Australia (2009)
  • Diploma Analytic Psychotherapy, Churchill Clinic, Australia (2005)

Liz is our Senior Therapist. Email Liz:   liz@amindset.hk

Liz is no longer accepting any new client appointments.

Counsellors can book online supervision below:

 

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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

Psychotherapist, Narrative Practitioner & Group Counsellor. 

Individual Therapy: HK$1,150 per 50mins

Couples Therapy: HK$1450 per 50mins

Languages: English. Availability: Wed 6-9pm: Fri 12-2pm: Sat 8-5pm

Do you want to break free from substance use, anxiety or other problematic coping methods?

I am a psychotherapist specialising in helping people separate from anxieties (specific and general), addictions (substance as well as processes such as sex or food), distressed eating and the effects of trauma. This also involves relationship issues, problematic thinking and behaviour patterns, body image and sex, shame and guilt. These problematic coping mechanisms are often tangled up with underlying pain and distress, which remains hidden from us, and I work with clients in a two-step process to resolve this.

As a psychotherapist, I use a variety of counselling modalities to help clients separate from their presenting problems to create relief and space in their lives (normally over the course of 12 sessions). For those who then wish to, I focus psychotherapeutically on the long-term causes of pain and distress using Narrative Therapy over a longer period of time.

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 forward and live your life differently.

I practice from a Narrative 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, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Mindfulness.

As a Group Counsellor, I facilitate support groups for men wishing to separate from unhelpful sexual behaviours and to work through life transitions and other aspects of identity. To find out about joining one, please schedule a free 20-minute assessment by emailing: Chris.Dudgeon@amindset.hk.

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.

Professional registrations and memberships:

I am an internationally trained, qualified and registered Psychotherapist, Counsellor and  Narrative Practitioner. 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 registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and the Australian Counselling Association.
  • United Kingdom – Registered practicing member with the Addiction Professionals Registration Body & Network and member of the National Counselling Society.

Core Psychotherapy training

  • Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia
  • Level 4 professional training in Narrative Therapy, Dulwich Centre, Australia
  • Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work, University of Melbourne, Australia (ongoing, complete 2024)

Specialist Training

I have undertaken extensive specialist training delivered by the following institutions: Association for Psychological Therapies (UK), Beck Institute (USA), The Dulwich Centre (Australia), Gottman Institute (USA), Institute for Solutions-Focused Therapy (UK), Monash University (Australia), Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust (UK) and University of Melbourne (Australia).

This training has equipped me with specialist knowledge and the skill to work in a range of well-being issues:

  • Anxieties – Obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, separation anxiety and social anxiety.
  • Addictions – Alcohol and other substances, gambling, internet/gaming and sex/porn.
  • Trauma – I have been trained to work in a trauma-informed way to support clients who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse, neglect, household dysfunction and other adverse childhood experiences. I have also been trained to work directly with post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • Distressed eating – Binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa as well as general emotional/distressed eating.

Whilst my primary therapeutic modality is Narrative Therapy, I have also been trained in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectal Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

Non-Psychotherapy Qualifications

Before my psychotherapy training, I worked in professional services for 20 years. I am a CPA (Australia) and Chartered Management Accountant (UK) and have a Master of Business Administration from Henley Business School (University of Reading, UK).

Chris offers psychotherapy and counselling in English.

A free 20-minute intro consultation is available for new clients. Please email Chris.Dudgeon@AMindset.HK for more details.

Individual: HK$1,150 per 50 min session

Couples: HK$1,450 per 50 min session

Discounted packages of 4 are available via the link below.

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

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Book a Package of 4 Couples Sessions

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

Elise Phillipson

Elise Phillipson

Psychotherapist and Group Counsellor.

Fee: Individual – HK$1,500 per 50mins. Couples – HK$1,800 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? 

  • Is your life negatively impacted by an over-dependence on alcohol or drugs?

  • 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 negative experiences, past and present, 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 social and family environment 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 a range of modalities, I can help you work through life’s challenges which will enable you to find a path towards healthier relationships, at a professional and personal level. 

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$1,500 per 50 min Individual Session
  • HK$1,800 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

 

Monisha Dadlani

Monisha Dadlani

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages: English.

Monisha is a graduate of Monash University’s Master of Counselling program and a trained paediatric nurse who has worked in private practice for close to two decades. She has extensive experience dealing with all areas of well-being. Monisha is an expert on pre and post-natal issues. Her 10+ years as an OBGYN nurse have given her first-hand experience in caring for those experiencing maternal mental health issues such as postnatal depression, adjusting to parenthood, grieving a miscarriage, as well as changes associated with the ageing process.

Monisha has also worked extensively with teenagers and adults dealing with all areas of mental, emotional and physical issues. She has a deeply empathetic approach when working with clients. Her counselling patient-centred approach draws on a range of therapeutic modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

In the last five years, Monica specialised in working with OBGYN patients, and her calm bedside manner was of benefit to her many clients in dealing with their trauma. Over the past few years, Monisha has developed her expertise to include counselling. She has supported countless individuals in getting through their most vulnerable periods. Having lived in both the United States and Hong Kong, she is the perfect balance of East and West and is able to capitalise on her experience as a “third culture kid” to work with both children and adults on their social, emotional, academic and cognitive development.

Monisha’s clients describe her as warm, caring, honest and committed.
Monisha is a member of the Hong Kong Society of Counseling and Psychology (HKSCP).

HK$1,150 per 50 min session – (Note that discounted packages of 4 sessions for HK$4,200 are available via the link below)

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

Cecilia Yu

Cecilia Yu

EMDR Specialist

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 has expertise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).  EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s for the treatment of traumatic memories and related psychological symptoms. You can find out more information HERE

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, 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. As a Master of counselling graduate of Monash University, Cecilia uses her expertise to combine EMDR with 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), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

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

The Chinese version of Cecilia’s Bio

Package of 4 EMDR Sessions with Cecilia

 

Single Extra EMDR Appointment

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 also has extensive experience in relational and couples therapy.

Nicolson obtained his Ph.D. 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 the elderly.

Being a Master of Counselling graduate from Monash University, Nicolson learnt 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

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

 

Schedule Appointment Purchase a Package of 4 sessions with Nicolson

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

Melody Funk

Melody Funk

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages: English & Cantonese. 

Melody started her career as a counsellor when her two children left for university education in North America. Prior to motherhood, she worked in senior managerial roles at several corporations in both banking and fashion industry. She is also a Mentor to young women in Hong Kong for over 18 years. A dedicated and compassionate counsellor / psychotherapist, Melody is committed to promoting mental well-being and helping individuals navigate life’s challenges.

Melody believes that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and balanced life, and her mission is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences. Through empathy, active listening, and a collaborative approach, she strives to create a therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect.

She has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and have experience in addressing various mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem, and trauma. Whether it is individual therapy or couples counselling, she tailors her interventions to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.

In her practice, Melody integrates different therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic approaches, internal family system (IFS), mindfulness, and psychoeducation. By drawing on these approaches, she could empower individuals to develop effective coping strategies, gain self-awareness, and make positive changes in their lives.

Melody firmly believes in the resilience and capacity for growth within each individual. Her role as a counsellor / psychotherapist is to provide support, guidance, and a compassionate ear as clients navigate their unique journeys toward healing and self-discovery. Melody is committed to fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes self-reflection, empowerment, and positive change.

If you are seeking support for your emotional well-being or facing challenging life circumstances, Melody is here to accompany you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. With the support and interventions provided by this counsellor, you can embark on a transformative process to enhance your mental health and overall well-being.

Education & Qualifications:

  • Master of Counselling – Monash University, Australia
  • BSc in Psychology and BA in Criminology – University of Toronto,  Canada
  • “Prepare and Enrich” Premarital & Marital Assessment Facilitator for Building Strong Marriages
  • Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
  • Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
  • Member of the Hong Kong Society of Counselling and Psychology (HKSCP)

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

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TESTIMONIALS for Melody:

Michelle Wong (Hong Kong)

Melody’s Mentee since 2008

Melody is a very patient and intelligent listener. I am often stuck in my own perspective and get “lost” in my world when I run into issues. Melody will empathise with me and share views from different angles which are easily missed when my judgement is clouded by emotions. I am always able to feel better and relieved after speaking to Melody. Melody is also great with her practical advice. She offers step-by-step, achievable suggestions that suit my personality. I have nothing else but praise for Melody’s mentoring, and for years she has certainly played a key role in my mental growth!

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Gladys Ng (Hong Kong)

Melody’s Mentee since 2007

Melody has been mentoring me for over 15 years.  She literally witnessed and provided unconditional support throughout my transition from an adolescent to an adult.  She was able to lift me up when I was going through tough times by sharing a clear and objective view on various situations.  Her affirmative words had assured me of my potential, while her patience and calmness had always put me at ease, so I would be more willing to seek help.  Her encouragement and positivity had inspired and empowered me to pursue my dreams.  Her mentorship throughout the years had definitely contributed to the success in my career and adulthood in general thus far.  In sum, Melody’s mentorship and guidance were truly enjoyable and fruitful to my personal growth.

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Chloe (Hong Kong)

At a crossroads of numerous paths, all fogged with uncertainty, Melody was like a warm guiding light that supported me in finding a path best suited for myself. I started sessions with her when I felt the most unhappy about my job and unresolved issues with my family, I was stuck. With her patience and sympathy, she provided me with a comfortable space to open up to great detail while she listened and responded with candour; like how she introduced me to a new perspective that helped explain the core issue of my work problem, and how to adjust my mindset to comfortably adapt. While it was only for a little over a month, Melody provided me with useful tools for my toolbox that has equipped me for the future. Thank you, Melody!

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Natalie – Hong Kong

I cannot thank Melody Funk enough for the counselling services she provided. I was dealing with issues related to a lack of self-love, self-awareness and self-confidence building, and she enabled me to understand the root cause of the matter is being traced back to my childhood (how parents raise me up and related parenting skills), which shapes the current me. Melody helped me to understand that a lot of anxieties/depressions that I have been experiencing along were hypothetical worries/ideas that are self-created in my mind, which are unlikely to be happening in real life. She shared with me some quick fix methods that could help lessen my frequency of overthinking, such as introducing me to meditation music and breathing exercise which helps to ease my stress away. Melody is a patient and caring therapist, throughout the past 4 months, she is able to capture a lot of the little details related to my upbringing/issues being shared with her in each session and is able to walk through the challenge with me in a new perspective and way of thinking and handling. I observe there is a distinct improvement in my mental health and I am now able to think in a more positive way through the guidance of Melody. A big thanks to Melody for her commitment. And the most fantastic thing, it was at a price I could afford. If you need help, AMindset offers excellent and affordable counselling services with professional counsellors.

 

洪慧思 (Melody Funk)

  • 輔導學碩士 – 澳洲 Monash University
  • 心理學學士和犯罪學學士 – 多倫多大學
  • 「準備與豐盛」認證專家，致力於建立穩固的婚姻關係與婚前輔導
  • 澳洲輔導協會 (ACA) 會員
  • 香港專業輔導協會 (HKPCA) 會員
  • 香港輔導及心理學會 (HKSCP) 會員

正當我兩個孩子去了北美上大學後, 我才開始當輔導員幫助別人。在成為母親之前，我曾在銀行和名品牌時尚各種行業的大機構擔任高級管理職位。作為一位敬業且富有同情心的心理治療師，我致力於促進心理健康，幫助個人應對生活中的挑戰。

我相信每個人都應該過上充實和平衡的生活。我的使命是為個人提供一個安全和無偏見的空間，讓他們探索自己的思想、情感和個人經歷。通過同理心、積極傾聽和合作的方式，我努力建立一種基於信任和相互尊重的治療關係。

我曾與來自不同背景的客戶輔導，並具有處理各種心理健康問題的經驗，如焦慮、抑鬱、壓力管理、關係問題、自尊和創傷。無論是個人治療還是夫妻或情侶輔導，我都會根據每個客戶的獨特需求和目標量身定制治療方法。

在輔導過程中，我融合不同的治療模式，包括認知行為療法（CBT）、接受與承諾療法（ACT）、解決問題療法、心理動力學方法、內部家庭系統（IFS）、正念和心理教育。通過利用這些方法，可讓個人培養有效的應對策略，增強自我意識，並在生活中做出積極的改變。

我堅信每個人都具有韌性和成長能力。作為一名心理治療師，我的角色是在客戶走向痊愈和自我發現的獨特旅程中提供支持、指導和同理的耳朵。我致力於營造一個促進自我反思、賦權和積極改變的治療環境。

如果您希望獲得情緒健康方面的支持，或者現在面臨著具有挑戰性的生活環境，我將陪伴您踏上療癒和個人成長的旅程, 走向痊愈和個人成長的新體驗。通過輔導提供支持和治療方法, 您會開啟一個改善心理健康和整體福祉的轉化過程。請預約咨詢，開始您的心理成長之旅吧。

Nimishaa Mohinani

Nimishaa Mohinani

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$1,150 per 50mins. 

Languages: English.

As a counsellor, Nimishaa wants to empower her clients with a greater understanding of themselves as well as tools they may need to enhance their own well-being.

Nimishaa believes counselling sessions are a collaborative and safe space for clients to explore their challenges as well as to learn strategies to enhance their experience of life. She uses an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques.

Nimishaa has been working in the area of mental health and well-being for several years. She began her career in Industrial-Organizational psychology and specializes in leadership training and resilience coaching. Early on in her career, she realized that she had a passion for supporting people’s self-growth and wanted to further develop as a counsellor. This led Nimishaa to acquire a Masters in Counselling at Monash University.

Education & Qualifications:

  • Monash University, Australia – Masters of Counselling
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Masters of Philosophy in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
  • Tufts University, MA, U.S.A – Bachelors of Psychology
  • Youth Mental First Aid (YMFA) certificate
  • Member: HK Society of Counselling & Psychology (HKSCP)

Find out more about counselling 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.

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Megan Chang

Megan Chang

Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Fee: HK$850 per 50mins. 

Languages: English, Mandarin, or Cantonese. 

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 to supporting clients who 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 to 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 from Monash University, Australia, and am practising as a member of the Hong Kong Society of Counselling and Psychology (HKSCP) and a Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA) in Hong Kong. I am currently undergoing the certification process for PESI Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

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

  • HK$850 per 50 min Individual Session
  • HK$1,150 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

 

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

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

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