Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.
Individual: HK$1,150 per 50mins. Couples: HK$1,450 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。