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Psychotherapist and Group Counsellor. IFS level 1

Languages: English, German and Dutch.

Contact Elise Phillipson HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

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.

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Cindy Sau Yee Cheung

EFT Therapist | ADHD Coach | Workplace and Executive Coach

Languages: English & Cantonese

Contact Cindy Sau Yee Cheung HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Counselling, ADHD Coaching and Executive Coaching

Does ADHD make it difficult to manage daily responsibilities, perform at work or feel confident in your relationships?
Are difficult experiences from your family background still affecting how you see yourself and relate to others?
Are you parenting a child with special educational needs and feeling overwhelmed, guilty or disconnected from your child?

I support adults, parents and professionals in Hong Kong through counselling and one-to-one coaching. I work in Cantonese and English.

Counselling
I work with adults and parents who want to understand the emotional patterns behind their difficulties and develop more secure, compassionate ways of responding.

I support adults and parents who are experiencing:

The effects of difficult or abusive family experiences.
Low self-worth, emotional overwhelm and relationship difficulties.
Parenting stress and intergenerational tension.
Family challenges when raising a child with special educational needs.

I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based approach that helps us explore the emotions and needs beneath familiar patterns. I also draw on psychodynamic and person-centred approaches according to each client’s needs and pace.

ADHD Coaching

ADHD is not only about difficulties with attention or organisation. It can also involve creativity, energy, curiosity and distinctive ways of thinking.

I provide one-to-one coaching for adults who want support with focus, planning, procrastination, follow-through, emotional self-management, confidence, relationships, academic work or career development.

Together, we identify your strengths and develop practical ways to manage yourself that fit how you function.

Executive and Workplace Coaching
I provide one-to-one coaching for professionals and corporate employees who want support with work performance, organisation, communication, confidence, workplace stress, new responsibilities, career transitions or ADHD-related workplace challenges.

Coaching offers a confidential space to understand your working style, clarify your goals and develop practical strategies that fit your role and everyday life.

About Cindy

I am an EFT therapist, counsellor and coach supporting adults, parents and professionals in Hong Kong.

Born and raised in Hong Kong with Filipino-Chinese heritage, I bring a culturally sensitive understanding of family expectations, intergenerational relationships and modern urban life.

My interest in ADHD is also personal. I struggled academically when I was young and did not always understand why certain tasks felt more difficult. Later, I completed my Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with distinction.

Before focusing on counselling and coaching, I spent more than 11 years in education and corporate training. In 2014, I founded an adventure-based training company and delivered programmes for students, parents, and corporate clients, reaching more than 16,000 individuals and 60 corporate teams. I have also written a parenting education book and volunteered more than 200 hours supporting DSE students, young people in drug rehabilitation and social workers experiencing burnout.

My style is warm, steady and gently challenging. I aim to help clients feel understood while developing both emotional insight and practical ways forward.

Areas of focus
I work with adults and older adolescents on issues such as:

Adult ADHD: performance, emotions and relationships
Healing the effects of difficult or abusive family experiences
Parenting stress and family relationships when raising a child with SEN

Education and qualifications

Master of Science in Psychology – University of Essex, United Kingdom
Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling, with Distinction – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science in Physics – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Registrations and memberships

Registered Psychologist, Greater Bay Psychology & Counselling Association (GBPCA)

Specialist therapeutic training

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Coaching qualifications

ADHD Coach Certification
ACF Certified Coach
Inside Cards Certified Coach

Additional parenting and education-related training

International Certified NLP Practitioner
Evidence-based Treatment for ADHD (certificate)
Family Engagement in Education (certificate)
Training and Support Programme for Special Educational Needs

Languages

Cantonese, English

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Lindsey Sun

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Contact Lindsey Sun HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Progressive, insightful, and deeply empathetic, I'm a humanistic counsellor with two foundations that rarely come together: a formal academic grounding in psychology and over a decade of real-world experience inside the fast-paced professional world many of my clients know well.

I know what it is to sit in a meeting fully composed while something inside you is slowly fraying. The particular exhaustion of having to show up a certain way every day, the way ambition and self-worth get tangled together, and how hard it can be to ask for help when everything on the outside looks fine.

And sometimes that struggle is closer to home. In what goes unsaid in your relationships, the patterns you can't seem to break, the particular loneliness of feeling unseen by someone who is right there. Or the quieter ache of not feeling that closeness with anyone at all.

I believe there is real strength in reaching the moment when you can look at things honestly and say: something’s got to change. That kind of clarity takes courage, and that’s where our work begins.

I’m guided by a deep respect for life's complexities and a belief that every story deserves to be understood in its own context. I’m far more interested in who you are than what you fit. My approach is humanistic and client-centred. I work collaboratively with my clients, with genuine curiosity and without judgment. I want to provide a space where you don't have to perform or arrive with the right words. Just come as you are – I’ll meet you there.

I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), weaving in ACT, Narrative Therapy, and threads of existential thinking where they serve you. I am also currently training in the Gottman Method for couples work.

Having called Hong Kong home for over a decade and having lived in mainland China and the US, I am experienced in working with people from diverse backgrounds. I offer sessions with fluency in English and Mandarin and working proficiency in Cantonese.

My practice is GSRD-affirming, and I warmly welcome clients across the full spectrum of gender, sexual, and relationship diversity.

Focused areas:

Work-related stress
Emotional disturbance
Relationship issues
Self-esteem
Life transitions
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss

GSRD (Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity) informed:

LGBTQ+
Sex-positive
Non-monogamy

Education:

Master of Counselling, Monash University
Master of Social Science in Media Management, Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations, Pennsylvania State University

Contact:
lindsey.s.amindset@gmail.com

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Amy Ho

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Contact Amy Ho HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Do you want to get out from stress, depression, anxiety, relationships or other difficult moments in life?

Amy had extensive counselling and psychotherapy experience in emotional distress for all ages. She processed a Master of Counselling, registered Australia and Hong Kong Counselling member qualification. She is also a PREPARE/ENRICH marriage counselling facilitator, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing(MI), mindfulness teacher. She managed and organized several online cognitive behaviour therapy and counselling research projects in Hong Kong for depression and social anxiety with significant impact of improvement to those who completed the cohort. With strong research and evidence-based practice background, Amy understands each client’s perspective with more patience, acceptance, reliability, explorative, reflective, deeper and effective personal healing and empowering mindsets.

Amy is also a qualified mindfulness teacher; she obtained the teacher certification from Oxford Mindfulness Foundation and local recognized mindfulness organizations. Amy integrates the mindfulness concept into counselling as she plants the seed of mindfulness to each individual’s internal awareness, self-compassion, non-judgmental, and self-reconciliation. Amy empowers client’s inner peace, safe, positive growth, self-actualization and awareness improvement throughout the counselling with full embodiment and being presence. Amy is actively engaged in counselling, psychoeducation and mindfulness related work in local universities, public hospitals, government departments and NGOs. Ms. Ho is passionate and professional in helping people with different levels of emotional distress with trauma-informed care.

Besides the love for psychotherapy, Amy is a registered yoga teacher. She infused mindfulness ideas into Yoga Asana teaching. For example, she integrated mindful movement and mindful breathing technique into mental health to help client stress release and relaxation. Offering a safe space internally and connecting to body and mind to the present moment with choice.

Specialized in:

Depression
Anxiety
Pain
Work-related stress
Relationship issues
Emotional disturbance
Adjustment issue
Self-esteem
Parenting
Couple relationship
Life transitions

Professional Qualifications and Membership

Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia
Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
Oxford Mindfulness Foundation Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Teacher Training Certification (UK)
Prepare/Enrich Marriage premarital and marriage Facilitator
Professional Training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Professional Training in Motivational Interviewing
Mental Health First Aid Standard Course Certification (Adult, Youth, Elderly)
Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance (US)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) & Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L)
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
ASSIST & safeTALK training in suicide alertness- LIVINGWORKS

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Vivien Cheung

Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Contact Vivien Cheung HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Feeling truly understood can be surprisingly rare. We can find ourselves surrounded by people, yet still feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or unsure why we keep returning to the same thoughts, emotions, or patterns. Whether you're navigating a significant life change, struggling with relationships, feeling weighed down by expectations, or simply sensing that something isn't quite right, you don't have to make sense of it alone.

I believe that when we feel genuinely heard and understood, we become better able to understand ourselves. From that understanding comes the opportunity to make choices that feel more aligned with who we are and how we want to live.

My aim is to offer a warm, thoughtful, and non-judgemental space where you don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. Rather than focusing on labels or quick solutions, I work collaboratively with you to explore your experiences, understand the patterns that may be shaping your life, and discover practical ways of moving forward at a pace that feels right for you.

I work with children, young people, adults, and parents across a broad range of concerns, including life transitions, stress, anxiety, emotional wellbeing, identity, relationships, and personal growth.

Before training as a counsellor, I spent more than eight years working in Learning Support and Special Educational Needs (SEND) within international schools. During this time, I worked closely alongside children, young people, parents, and educators, supporting families through learning differences, emotional wellbeing, school challenges, and significant periods of transition. These experiences strengthened my belief that every person's story deserves to be understood within the context of their relationships, environment, and life experiences.

Having lived and worked across Hong Kong, Shanghai, and the UK, I also bring a culturally sensitive perspective to my work. Much of my career has been spent supporting multicultural and multilingual communities navigating life across different cultures, where questions of identity, belonging, communication, and family expectations are often woven into everyday life. I understand that living between cultures can bring both richness and complexity, and I strive to create a space where every part of your experience feels welcomed, respected, and understood.

I also have extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children, young people, and their families. My approach is affirming, strengths-based, and grounded in the belief that understanding ourselves more fully allows us to navigate challenges with greater confidence, self-compassion, and resilience.

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, my hope is that counselling becomes a place where you feel safe to slow down, explore your experiences with curiosity, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Together, we can work towards helping you feel more connected, more confident, and better equipped to navigate life's challenges in a way that feels meaningful to you.

Areas of Support

Life Transitions and Adjustment
Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Wellbeing
Identity, Belonging, and Cross-Cultural Experiences
Neurodivergent Individuals and Families
Parenting and Family Relationships
Children, young people, and Young Adults
Personal Growth and Self-Understanding

Qualifications

Master of Counselling, Monash University
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Special Education), The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London

Professional Memberships

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
Greater Bay Psychology & Counselling Association (GBPCA)

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Mae-lee Gibson

Languages: English

Contact Mae-lee Gibson HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Identity + Belonging Counsellor

My specialist area is supporting adults and adolescents navigating questions of identity and belonging – who am I, and where or how do I belong.

I work with people facing a range of identity questions, including adoption and donor-conceived identity exploration, cross-cultural identity and the third culture experience, and the broader question of who you are and where you belong.

My approach is person-centred, integrative, and grounded in thoughtful listening. I create space to explore what feels important, uncertain, or difficult without rushing toward immediate answers, in a practice that is safe and affirming for every client. Depending on each client's needs, our work may draw on somatic awareness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, and reflective enquiry.

As an adult third culture kid (ATCK) myself, this work is personal as well as professional. Before counselling, I spent over 15 years teaching in international schools across Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, and China, so I understand the international-school and expat family world from the inside too. I also worked for several years as a freelance coach, supporting parents and teens through change. This background in education, coaching, and coaching-informed counselling practice shapes how I understand identity's role in belonging, connection, and self-understanding. I recognise that questioning who you are, where you belong, or where you come from can require immense courage. In our work together, we make room for both the grief of what feels uncertain and the possibility of greater clarity and self-understanding.

My aim is to support clients in developing greater clarity, steadiness, and self-understanding, so they can relate to themselves and others with more honesty, compassion, and alignment.

Areas of Focus:

Adoptee identity and belonging
Donor-conceived identity and origins
Cross-cultural identity and Third Culture Kids (TCK/ATCK)

Qualifications:

Master of Counselling, Monash University
Master of Teaching, Melbourne University
Newfield Coaching Certificate, Newfield Asia

Professional Memberships:

PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
ACA (Australian Counselling Association)

Mae-lee practices online and in our office in English.

Master of Counselling, Monash University Language: English My specialist area is supporting adults and adolescents navigating questions of identity and belonging – who am I, and where or how do I belong...

Helen Fung

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Languages: English

Contact Helen Fung HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Choosing to seek support is meaningful. It reflects courage, resilience, and a desire for growth. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we slow down, explore what feels overwhelming or stuck, and create space for clarity and meaningful change.

I believe in fostering a strong therapeutic bond through my genuine care, respect, and positive regard for my clients. My approach is warm, and my goal is for you to feel truly seen and heard. I cultivate a safe and secure space where honest dialogue can unfold. I also value making space to understand how identity, culture, and personal circumstances shape your unique experiences.

My therapeutic style is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Together, we will identify patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, build effective coping tools, and work toward greater emotional balance and values-driven living. While we may focus on relieving immediate distress, we will also aim to foster deeper self-understanding and lasting growth.

As a certified yoga teacher, I bring a strong belief in the mind–body connection. Emotional well-being is closely intertwined with our physical experience, and when appropriate, I incorporate mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness practices to support holistic healing.

Having spent over 15 years in corporate and business settings prior to becoming a therapist, I understand how career pressures, ambition, and workplace dynamics can shape one’s sense of self and overall well-being. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration.

I offer therapy in both English and Cantonese. Therapy with me is tailored to you, and I am committed to walking alongside you as you move toward a more grounded, empowered, and authentic version of yourself.

Areas of Focus

Workplace stress and burnout
Relationship challenges
Anxiety and depression
Grief, loss, and bereavement
Body image concerns

Culturally Responsive & Identity-Affirming Care

LGBTQ+ affirming
Consensual non-monogamy
Interracial and intercultural relationship dynamics

Education

Master of Counselling, Monash University (Australia)
Level 1 Gottman Couples Therapy Certified
Master of Science in Psychology, University of Essex (United Kingdom)
Bachelor of Commerce, McGill University (Canada)

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Noel Lai

Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Contact Noel Lai HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Seeking counselling can feel like a big step — and my hope is to make that step a little lighter by offering a warm, confidential space where you can feel truly safe, heard, and accepted, exactly as you are. I believe therapy is a place to pause, to be truly listened to, to understand yourself more deeply, and to reconnect with what matters most in your life.

I work alongside adults, adolescents, and children who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain in their lives and relationships. This might show up as stress and anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, identity-related concerns, or a quiet sense of disconnection from oneself or others. Together, we will gently explore the patterns, unmet needs, and past experiences that may be shaping your present challenges. By drawing on your unique strengths and inner resources, we can deepen your self-understanding, build practical coping strategies, and take meaningful steps forward — guided by what truly matters to you.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and shaped around you. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT helps you develop a kinder, more flexible relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions, clarify what you deeply value, and take purposeful action. CBT-informed work supports you in noticing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, strengthening your coping skills, and responding to everyday challenges with greater ease and confidence.

I support adults navigating life's transitions, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, burnout, or the quiet weight of feeling disconnected from themselves or others. Together, we can explore what's underneath these struggles, build self-compassion, and find a way forward that feels authentic and meaningful to you.

I also work with children, adolescents, and families who may be struggling with big emotions, anxiety, family dynamics, or the ups and downs of school and social life. For teenagers, I offer a supportive space to explore identity, belonging, and the journey of becoming who they are. I have experience supporting neurodivergent children and young people, including those with special educational needs, and I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors each child's unique strengths and ways of being. As a mother of two, I also bring a heartfelt understanding of the joys and complexities of family life.

I have experience working alongside LGBTQ+ clients navigating identity, belonging, relationship concerns, or the emotional impact of feeling misunderstood or unsupported. I offer a warm, affirming space where you can explore your experiences openly and be truly yourself.

Whatever brings you here, you are welcome — and I am committed to walking alongside you with care and respect.

Education:

Master of Counselling, Monash University
Graduate Certificate of Counselling, Monash University
safeTALK training in suicide alertness- LIVINGWORKS
Certificate in Counselling Interventions and Evidenced Based Treatment for specific issues with children and youth, Australia Counselling Association
Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Engineering), Chinese University of Hong Kong

Approaches:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centred Therapy

Areas of Support:

Stress, anxiety and emotional wellbeing
Life transitions and adjustments
Relationship concerns and conflicts
Self-esteem, identity and belonging
Neurodivergent individuals and families
LGBTQ+ affirming support
Children and adolescent wellbeing
Parenting and family relationships

Professional Memberships

Australia Counselling Association (ACA)
Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
The Hong Kong Society of Counseling and Psychology (HKSCP)
Greater Bay Psychology & Counselling Association (GBPCA)

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Suzy Wright

Languages: English

Contact Suzy Wright HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Women Navigating Challenging Family Dynamics

Family is meant to be our safe harbour, but for many women in Hong Kong, relationships with family members can be one of life's most complex and painful sources of stress. Whether you're navigating a difficult parent, partner or ex; an overbearing in-law, a tense sibling dynamic, or the cultural and traditional expectations that come with family obligations, these relationships can leave you feeling drained, guilty, anxious, or disconnected from your own voice and values.

You don't have to carry the weight of these relationships alone, and you don't always have to cut ties to find peace. Change in how you relate to family is possible, even when you can't change the other person.

I'm Suzy, a Counsellor at AMindset. I specialise in supporting women in Hong Kong to untangle the complexities of difficult family relationships. My clients often come to me feeling stuck between love, obligation, frustration, and self-doubt. Together, we create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space to slow down, re-orient, and reconnect with what truly matters to you.

How I Work
With over 20 years of experience, I bring both depth and practical clarity to every session:

Practical & Present-Focused: We look at what is and isn't working in your family dynamics, equipping you with real-world tools and strategies to protect your wellbeing and calm your nervous system, while staying true to your values.

Uncovering Patterns: Where helpful, we gently explore recurring patterns from your family of origin, inherited ways of relating, and old coping strategies that may no longer be serving you, helping you break free from feeling stuck.

Warm, Grounded & Direct: My approach is down-to-earth, collaborative, and direct when it matters. Therapy is a space to pause and breathe, but it doesn't always have to feel heavy. We also make room for lightness, humour, and always anchor back to your existing strengths.

I integrate a range of evidence-based talk therapies to meet your unique needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), person-centred counselling, and solution-focused therapy.

I also bring intermediate-level training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-based approach that helps release stress and trauma stored in the nervous system, helping you find relief that lasts beyond the session. As a Certified Grief Educator, I also offer specialised, compassionate support for those navigating any form of loss, including the grief of an idealised family relationship.

Areas of Focus
I offer therapy for women navigating difficult family relationships and related challenges including:

Navigating boundaries with parents, partners, exes, in-laws, and extended family
Family expectations and cross-cultural pressures in Hong Kong
Anxiety and stress
Grief and loss (including the loss of the family relationship you wish you had)
Depression
Life transitions (for example: marriage, motherhood, relocation, caring for aging parents)

Why Work With Me?
With two decades of hands-on experience in Hong Kong, I bring both depth and practicality to every session. I'm passionate about equipping you with real-world tools to set boundaries, communicate more effectively, and reclaim your sense of self in your relationships. Most importantly, I'm here to listen, without judgment, and to help you reconnect with your own resilience and inner knowing.

Ready to Take the First Step?
Whether you're in the middle of a conflict or quietly carrying years of family stress, I'm here to help you move forward with confidence. Reach out today to schedule a session or a free 20-minute introductory call, a straightforward, confidential first step.
While my practice specialises in women’s experiences, I am committed to providing an LGBTQIA+ affirmative, culturally sensitive space, and warmly welcome individuals of all genders and sexual orientations who are seeking support with family dynamics.

Suzy offers individual sessions, both online and in person, in English.

Qualifications

Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia
Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Human Services, La Trobe University, Australia
BA (Hons) Psychology, Melbourne University, Australia
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Training (Int II-III), Somatic Experiencing International
Certified Grief Educator, David Kessler Training

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
Greater Bay Psychology and Counselling Association (GBPCA)

Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia Languages: English I’m Suzy, a Counsellor at AMindset. I specialise in supporting women in Hong Kong to untangle the complexities of difficult family relationships. My clients often com..

Abby Stern

Languages: English

Contact Abby Stern HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

I know what it is like to believe you should be able to handle it alone. Something has shifted, perhaps a diagnosis or injury, the end of a relationship, an international move, new motherhood, perimenopause, or any change that makes you look in the mirror and not quite recognise who’s looking back, and you feel like you should be managing it better than you are. You’re not failing. You’re adjusting to something genuinely difficult, and it’s understandable that trying to manage alone is no longer working.

I work with people whose lives may look capable or composed from the outside, while internally they are navigating illness, injury, shame, uncertainty, or a profound change in how they see themselves. I offer a warm, nurturing and collaborative space for adults and adolescents, including young people navigating difficult emotions, anxiety, identity, change or uncertainty.

I believe that therapy can help when someone finally feels safe enough to be authentic, to explore what is actually true for them instead of what they think they’re supposed to feel, and to gain perspective on what they are experiencing. Many of us live with a great deal of noise; expectations, roles, obligations, and other people’s ideas of who we should be. Therapy can offer space to turn down that noise, hear your own experience more clearly, and identify what you need for your emotional wellbeing.

Because each person’s needs and circumstances are unique, I take an integrative approach, drawing on a range of therapeutic models and techniques grounded in cognitive-behavioural and person-centred principles. Our sessions are collaborative and responsive to you; there is structure where helpful, while prioritising space for genuine conversation, reflection and curiosity. Together, we can identify your inner strengths and resources to deepen your understanding of yourself, and develop practical ways of coping at a pace that feels right for you.

I bring a combination of professional training and lived experience to this work. Before training as a therapist, I spent 15 years in commercial law, including as a corporate litigator and in-house General Counsel in London. I then spent a further 4 years as a teaching assistant in an international school here in Hong Kong, supporting primary school aged children, including running a quiet “Studio Time” space for pupils who found the playground overwhelming. Those experiences taught me the importance of careful listening, thoughtful observation, and the relief a genuinely safe space can offer at any age.

My lived experience of spinal cord injury has also given me a personal understanding of how illness and injury can affect identity, capacity and shame. It happened over 25 years ago, and my response to it, and relationship with it, continues to develop and change even now. Alongside my professional background and training, it informs a thoughtful, non-judgmental, client-led way of working.

Therapy is most effective when there is a good match between therapist and client. I provide a free 20 minute online introductory consultation so that we can meet, discuss what you are looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.

Abby practices in English, online and in person.

Areas of Focus:

Anxiety and stress
Depression or low mood
Life transitions, including pre- and post-natal, perimenopause, retirement/empty-nest
Parenting
Expat life and third culture experience
Chronic injury and illness
Grief and loss

Qualifications:

Masters of Counselling, with Distinction, Monash University, Australia
Legal Practice Course and CommonProfessional Examination, with Distinction, University of Law, UK
Bachelor of Science (Joint Honours), Psychology and Philosophy, Leeds University, UK

Professional Memberships

Greater Bay Psychology & Counselling Association (GBPCA)
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA) - pending
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) - pending

Masters of Counselling, with Distinction, Monash University, AustraliaLanguages: English I know what it is like to believe you should be able to handle it alone. Something has shifted, perhaps a diagnosis or injury, the end of a relation..

Sarah Zhu

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Damien Kwok

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Languages: English and Cantonese

Contact Damien Kwok HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Coming from a background that includes corporate as well as personal training, I am a counsellor with a depth of experience. Are you feeling trapped or helpless in your current circumstances and struggling to deal with the life adversities you are facing, and the emotional distress you are experiencing? Do you want to be heard, understood, and get the support you need, to act on improving your well-being and developing your ability to manage or overcome your struggles constructively?

Damien believes our perspectives on life are built on and shaped by family upbringing, environments, cultural and societal beliefs, as well as past and present experiences, that are often out of our control and unexpected. Some of the negative impacts and effects can cause long-lasting painful emotional difficulties, excessive anxiety, shame, fear and self-criticism.

Sometimes, not knowing how else to cope, we resort to problematic behaviours (such as emotional eating, gaming, self-harm) or substance use for short-term relief and escape but causing detrimental long-term consequences in our lives and trapping us in repeating cycles. Other times we are prevented from achieving our goals, realising our potentials, and building the relationships we want.

I am a psychotherapist helping people to understand their experiences, develop awareness of problematic thought and behaviour patterns, and engage in the process of learning deeply about themselves, healing from the past, and moving towards achieving desired results. I work with adult and adolescent clients who need support for difficulties in coping with anxieties, addiction (behavioural and substance), issues related to body image, emotional eating, shame and interpersonal relationships.

In a safe, empathic, and confidential space, I seek to listen to you without judgement nor criticism, to be on your side to support you in exploring your issues, identifying your strengths, clarifying your values and goals. As an alliance, I collaborate with you to develop self-compassion, self-awareness and the skills needed, and create realistic and workable action plans together. I provide the motivation, support, and accountability you need at each step, and share with you the successes and setbacks along the way.

I take an individualised approach that meets each person’s unique situation and needs. Sometimes, people just need to be heard and understood without judgement. Other times, they look to gain deeper understanding of their thoughts and feelings, more clarity to their difficulties, and find ways to move forward. I draw from a variety of counselling modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, to help clients manage presenting issues differently, to create some breathing space for growth and implementing long-term changes that move them towards living the way they choose to.

We all have the capacity to take positive actions towards healing and becoming more resilient emotionally. Maintaining our health and well-being is a set of skills we can all learn and practice throughout our lives.

Professional Qualifications and Membership

Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia
Master of Business Systems, Monash University, Australia
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce, Monash University, Australia
Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
Member of the Hong Kong Society of Counseling and Psychology (HKSCP)

I have also undertaken specialist training from the following institutions: Beck Institute (USA), ACT Mindfully (Australia), The Gottman Institute (USA), Mental Health Academy (Australia), Monash University (Australia).

Before my psychotherapy training, I worked in the Information Technology, Finance, and Fitness Industries for over 20 years, from tech start-ups to multinational corporations. I am also a competitive athlete and strength coach.

Damien offers psychotherapy and counselling in English and Cantonese.

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Master of Counselling, Monash University, Australia.Languages: English and Cantonese. Are you feeling trapped or helpless in your current circumstances and struggling to deal with the life adversities you are facing and the emotional dis..

Chris Dudgeon

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Registered & Accredited Counsellor specialising in depth therapy for trauma

Languages: English.

Availability: Online sessions.

Contact Chris Dudgeon HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

Do you want to break free from the shadow of trauma?

I am a qualified, registered counsellor offering depth counselling for trauma, addiction and the search for meaning.

Overcoming the effects of trauma is about making our body and our life a safe place to be again. The effects of trauma which I work most often with are:

Substance dependency
Problematic ways of coping, such as pornography use, gambling or gaming
Severe anxieties such as attacks of panic, intrusive thoughts and social anxiety
Compulsive intimacy, emotional distance and other relational difficulties
Persistent low mood and feelings of depression
Low self-esteem, body image and distressed eating
Other ways of thinking or behaving that have taken hold

Much of this began, at some point, as a way to get through something, so I am less interested in judging it than in understanding it.

People often ask what I am like to sit with. I am warm, and I am direct. I will not rush you, and I will not fill a silence for the sake of it. Much of the time we go slowly, at a pace your body can bear, because trauma does not respond well to being hurried. People often say the hardest thing out loud, then look up to check my face, and it is still just me, still listening. You will not have to make yourself smaller, or edit yourself, to be met here.

How I work
However you arrive, we begin there, and move at your pace. I do not work from a fixed script. I draw on several approaches and adapt them to you.

Finding some ground. When everything feels like too much, the first work is often simply to find some ground. For this I draw on well-researched approaches, including cognitive, mindfulness-based and body-focused (somatic) work, which can help you settle anxiety, steady a craving, or find some footing when distress feels overwhelming.

Making sense of your story. As things settle, we make sense of how they came to be. This is where narrative therapy comes in, beginning from the idea that you are the expert on your own life, not me. Often the problem you are wrestling with is not you; it is something that has taken up residence, and it can be faced.

Working gently with trauma. Trauma sits underneath a great deal of what brings people to me, so it shapes how I work throughout. When you are ready, we can turn towards the harder memories, and the feelings tangled up with them, at a pace your body can bear, paying as much attention to what happens in the body as in the mind.

Going deeper, when you are ready. For some people the work goes further than easing the symptom, into questions of meaning, identity and how you want to live. This is deeper, more reflective work, never rushed and not for everyone, but for those who want it, it is where the deepest change tends to happen.

Difference is welcome here
Trauma and distress can enter anyone's life. Some of us, though, carry more of it and find less support waiting, often because of who we are or how the world has treated us. In my room, you will not have to explain or defend your identity, your background or your relationships.

Whoever you are, you will be met with respect and without judgement. I stay aware of my own position and of the ways difference can play out in therapy, so that the work stays about you.

Lived experience
Born and raised in Scotland, I am a gay man in my fifties, living and working in London. If it matters to you to work with someone who understands difference from the inside, that is part of what I bring.

Before I trained as a counsellor, I spent twenty years in professional services across the UK, Australia and Asia, which gives my practice both depth and a wide sense of the lives people lead.

Professional registrations

Hong Kong: Greater Bay Psychology & Counselling Association and Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
Australia: Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
United Kingdom: National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society and Addiction Professionals Registration Body & Network

Qualifications and training

Master of Counselling, Monash University
Master of Narrative Therapy, University of Melbourne
One-year Trauma Recovery training, the Dulwich Centre
Currently in advanced training in transpersonal and Jungian depth-oriented psychotherapy

Languages and sessions
I offer online counselling in English to individual adults across Asia-Pacific. New clients are welcome to a complimentary 20-minute introductory consultation, a chance to tell me a little about what is going on and to get a feel for whether we might work well together.

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Master of Counselling, Monash UniversityLanguage: English. Do you want to break free from the shadow of trauma? I am a qualified, registered counsellor offering depth counselling for trauma, addiction and the search for meaning. ..

Megan Chang

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Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.

Languages: English, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

Megan Chang-

CBT, DBT, ACT and person-centred therapy counsellor

Contact Megan Chang HERE for a free online 20-minute introduction appointment.

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, make difficult decisions, who 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 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 have lived in Hong Kong for over 14 years. Having three children, I am familiar with the stress stemming from family development and different parenting dynamics. So I can relate and provide ample support to clients in various life stages. I worked with 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 foundations to promote the significance of mental well-being and education for our community. In my leisure time, I enjoy yoga, exploring good food, and immersing myself in the great outdoors.

With a Master’s degree in Counselling from Monash University, Australia, I am practising as a member of the Hong Kong Society of Counselling and Psychology (HKSCP), Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA), and an international member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). I also have the Monash University Professional Certificate of Adolescent Counseling and the Professional Certificate of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).If you feel like talking to me, a free 20-minute intro consultation is available for new clients. Please email for booking information.

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。曾服務於學校，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。

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Megan can provide counselling services in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese. Please note your preference when 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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Master of Counselling, Monash University, HK.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 significantly s..

Kelly Hutchison

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Master of Counselling Monash University. ONLINE SESSIONS ONLY

Languages: English.

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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.

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