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Kane Steele

Language: English

Could this be you?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by workplace pressure, with stress that follows you home long after the working day ends?
Have you reached a crossroads in your career and feel unsure which direction to take — or whether you have the strength to take it?
Do you find yourself running on empty, using coping strategies that no longer serve you — or that you know are holding you back?
Are you ready to stop simply enduring difficulties and start building the resilience to face them with confidence and clarity?
Do you know your health needs to change — your weight, your energy, your habits — but feel stuck on where to start or how to make it last?

About Kane – Turning Pressure into Purpose

After 25 years navigating demanding corporate environments across the Asia-Pacific region — including more than a decade in Hong Kong, and earlier chapters in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Bangkok, and Shanghai — Kane Steele is making a deliberate transition into counselling as a counsellor-in-training. The reason is clear: he has seen, first-hand, what sustained stress and an absence of resilience can do to talented, capable people. And he is here to help change that.

Kane's work is grounded in the belief that resilience is not a personality trait you either have or don't have — it is a set of skills, strategies, and mental habits that can be learned, practised, and strengthened. His clients learn to draw on their own inner resources when conditions are at their hardest, emerging not just intact but with greater clarity, confidence, and direction than before.

Kane's interest in counselling extends beyond the psychological into the holistic. Having navigated his own significant health journey — including reversing a fatty liver diagnosis within six weeks through disciplined changes to nutrition, movement, and daily habits — he brings a deeply personal and evidence-informed understanding of what it takes to change not just your mind, but your body and your life. He has presented on health and wellness transformation, covering the science of fat metabolism, body composition, nutrition, strength training, and the psychological discipline required to make change sustainable. His life formula — discipline, fitness, clean eating, sun, nature — reflects a whole-person approach to wellbeing that he brings into the counselling room. Kane understands that physical health and mental health are not separate: they are two sides of the same coin, and that sustainable resilience is built through attending to both.

“Resilience is not about being unaffected by difficulty. It is about developing the knowledge, the tools, and the mindset to navigate difficulty — and to grow because of it.” – Inspired by the lessons of resilience at qf32.aero (book a session to learn more).

With a background spanning high-pressure commercial roles — including company-wide digital transformation in both senior management and C-suite positions — across sectors including technology, retail, manufacturing, and fast-moving consumer goods, and across markets as culturally distinct as Australia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, mainland China, Hong Kong, the United States, the United Kingdom, and parts of Europe — Kane brings to each session a genuine understanding of what professional life in the Asia-Pacific region demands. Having lived and worked across these diverse cultures, he has developed a deep appreciation for the importance of understanding different cultural contexts, customs, and the unique pressures they place on individuals. He understands what it means to be an outsider finding your footing, to manage across cultures, and to build a career far from home. He has lived the pressures his clients describe — the competing deadlines, the identity questions that come with career transitions, the exhaustion that accumulates when we don't know how to switch off, the quiet sense that our current coping strategies simply aren't working any more.

Whether you are a finance professional navigating a high-stakes pivot, a technology leader managing burnout, an expat questioning whether your career in Asia still aligns with who you are, or simply someone who has reached a point where the old ways of coping are no longer enough — Kane's blend of cultural fluency and counselling training means you will feel genuinely understood.

His approach is collaborative, pragmatic, and always forward-facing. Kane works with you to understand the patterns that are keeping you stuck, to develop coping mechanisms tailored to your life and circumstances, and to build the kind of durable, long-term resilience that carries you through not just today's challenges but tomorrow's as well.

Specialisations – Areas Kane Works In
Kane specialises in helping clients with:

Stress Management — Workplace, life, and relationship stress
Resilience Building — Lasting mental toughness and adaptability
Coping Mechanisms — Replacing unhelpful patterns with effective strategies
Career Counselling — Direction, transitions, and professional identity
Burnout & Exhaustion — Recognising and recovering from burnout
Health & Wellness Counselling — Integrating physical and mental wellbeing
Nutrition & Lifestyle — Sustainable habits around food, movement, and daily routine
Weight Management & Body Composition — Holistic, psychology-informed approach
Life Transitions — Managing change with confidence and clarity
Expat & Relocation Challenges — The unique pressures of life abroad
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Counselling — A safe, inclusive space for all
ADHD & Neurodiversity — Working with how your mind actually works
Childhood Trauma & PTSD — Processing the past to free the present

The Approach – Real-World Experience Meets Evidence-Based Practice
What sets Kane apart is the combination of lived experience and professional training. He doesn't just understand the theory of workplace stress and career uncertainty — he has navigated both across multiple countries, industries, and life stages. That experience creates a foundation of authentic connection in the counselling room: clients feel understood because Kane genuinely understands.

Therapeutically, Kane draws on a range of evidence-based modalities adapted to everyone’s needs and goals. He does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Some clients need practical tools they can apply immediately to reduce the intensity of stress responses. Others need to explore the deeper patterns that drive their choices — particularly around careers and relationships. Kane moves at your pace, in the direction that is most useful to you.

Sessions are available in person at AMindset's Central Hong Kong office, and online for clients across Asia, Australia, the UK, Europe, and anywhere else in the world. Kane works with professionals, executives, creatives, expatriates, and anyone who wants to build a stronger, more resilient version of themselves — regardless of where they are in the world or where they are in life.

Credentials – Professional Registrations, Memberships & Qualifications
Kane holds the following professional registrations and academic qualifications. Clients searching for a counsellor-in-training in Hong Kong, or a credentialled counselling student working under clinical supervision, can be assured of Kane's commitment to professional and ethical standards.

Professional Registrations & Memberships
Greater Bay Counselling and Psychology Association — Student Member No. 069 — Hong Kong & Greater Bay Area
AMindset Psychological Services — Counsellor-in-Training, working under clinical supervision — Hong Kong

Academic Qualifications
Master of Counselling — Monash University, Australia (In Progress)
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Business & Commerce, eBusiness — Monash University, Australia
Bachelor of Business & Commerce, Management — Monash University, Australia
Diploma of Information Technology — Chisholm Institute, Australia
Kane is completing his Master of Counselling and works as part of the AMindset team under appropriate clinical supervision.

Ready to Build Your Resilience?
A free 20-minute introductory consultation is available for new clients. Take the first step — it costs nothing and could change everything.

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Language: English Kane is a counsellor-in-training, passionate about resilience, health & wellness, nutrition & lifestyle, stress & coping and career counselling options to clients...

Sam Flood

Languages: English Sam is currently completing his Master of Counselling at Monash University and was previously a corporate lawyer in London, Singapore and Hong Kong, where he specialised in private equity and corporate law advising international clients on various c..

Hannah Ekwo

Languages: English

Hannah is a qualified Educator and Behavioural Specialist with a Master's degree in Organisational Psychology from the University of Essex and is affiliated with the Master’s in Counselling program at Monash University. Certified in SEN, CBT, and Mental Health First Aid (Mind HK), she brings a rare integration of workplace psychology, clinical counselling, and practical coaching to her practice.

Over the course of her career, Hannah has worked across the UK and Hong Kong in mental health, educational, and organisational settings; including hospitals, schools, universities, and community programs. Her experience spans behavioural mentoring, pastoral support, teacher training, and patient care within mental health departments.

Her counselling approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred strategies, and life coaching techniques. She specialises in personal growth, self-worth and confidence, relationship dynamics (single and couples), academic performance, career transitions, and work-life balance. She also has applied expertise in psychological assessment and employee wellbeing, rooted in her Organisational Psychology training. Hannah is deeply committed to confidentiality, genuine connection, and empowering clients to build lasting happiness from within.

Education and Training

Masters of counselling (in progress) -Monash university, Australia
MSc in Organisational Psychology - University of Essex, UK
Post graduate certificate in Education - University of Sunderland, UK
BSc Psychology - Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Certificate in SEN and Learner Diversity - Nord Anglia University
Diploma in counselling – Professional development academy, UK
Mental Health First aider - Mind Hong Kong
Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT)
Certificate of Achievement in Human Resources

Professional Memberships

Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
Graduate Member of Hong Kong Psychological Society (GMHKPS)

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Languages: English Hannah is a qualified Educator and Behavioural Specialist with a Master's degree in Organisational Psychology from the University of Essex and is affiliated with the Master of Counselling program at Monash University. Certified in SEN, CBT, and Men..

Melanie McAllan

Languages: English and French Melanie is a counsellor-in-training at Monash University, bringing a caring and compassionate integrative approach informed by person-centred and other therapies. In sessions, she creates a supportive space where you will feel heard, unde..

Emma Lam

Language: Cantonese, Mandarin and English

Emma lives in Hong Kong. She is passionate about discovering hidden gems, beautiful small towns and quietly retreats and enjoys recharging in quiet places around the world. When she is not travelling, she enjoys meditation, dancing, music and creating art and finding inspiration in the beauty of nature and everyday life.

Emma is a transformational coach and learning love teacher dedicated to helping people live empowered, joyful, and authentic lives. She leads individuals on a journey of self-discovery and awareness through meditation, silence, and inner skills. She is passionate about guiding people closer to their hearts, expanding their inner space, and tapping into their innate gifts to access life’s flow and infinite potential.

Over the last 20 years, she has been trained in various modalities, including Family Constellation,
Primal Childhood Therapy, and Jungian Psychoanalysis. She has completed over 400 hours of training and practice with the Learning Love Institute within the past 10 years and has earned a Certificate of Personal Coaching Mastery from Transcend International. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling and training as a Certified Relational Therapist, specifically for working with couples.

She has served as a senior executive in the Wealth Management divisions of top investment banks, managing the wealth of ultra-high-net-worth individuals from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. She is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. Emma graduated from the University of Chicago with an M.A. in Humanities and a B.A. in Economics.

She is presently a Board Director at Pathfinder’s charity, serving women from the domestic migrant worker community in Hong Kong.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Career Development
Life Stage Transition and Repurpose
Coaching
Financial Coaching
Inner Growth
Childhood Healing
Family Dynamics
Relational Life Therapy

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Counselling, Monash University (expected completion 2027)
Diploma in Learning Love Therapist Training
Master of Arts in Humanities, University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Chicago

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Language: Cantonese, Mandarin and English Emma lives in Hong Kong. She is passionate about discovering hidden gems, beautiful small towns and quietly retreats and enjoys recharging in quiet places around the world. When she is not travelling, she enjoys meditation, d..

Ashley Hoang

Language: English

Master of Counselling Student, Monash University

Ashley is a counsellor-in-training who knows what it means to build a life far from home – and to keep rebuilding it.

Born and raised in Canada, she has lived and worked across Asia since 2019. That experience of repeated reinvention – new cities, new identities, the particular loneliness and aliveness of expat life isn't just personal history. It's the foundation of how she shows up in the counselling room.

Before training as a counsellor, Ashley spent over a decade in corporate and operational roles across North America and Asia, including five years as a disability case manager where she supported individuals navigating serious illness and mental health challenges, and the complex emotional weight of returning to work during recovery. That work taught her something she carries into every session: people are rarely struggling with just one thing. And what they most need, before anything else, is to feel genuinely understood.

Ashley currently volunteers as a Crisis Responder with Kids Help Phone, providing real-time support to people in acute distress including those experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, and relationship crisis. This work has deepened her commitment to being a calm, steady, non-judgmental presence, especially in moments that feel overwhelming.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centred. She believes in slowing down, getting curious, and working alongside clients to make sense of what's happening – and what they actually want.

Ashley is particularly drawn to working with people navigating life transitions, identity shifts, anxiety, self-worth, relationships, and the specific challenges that come with living abroad, cross-cultural belonging, and building a life that feels like yours.

If any of that resonates – you're in the right place.

Qualifications:

Master of Counselling (in progress) – Monash University, Australia
Graduate Certificate in Counselling – Monash University, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) – York University, Canada
Volunteer Crisis Responder – Kids Help Phone

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Language: English Ashley is a counsellor-in-training who knows what it means to build a life far from home – and to keep rebuilding it. Born and raised in Canada, she has lived and worked across Asia since 2019. That experience of repeated reinvention – new cities, n..

Caroline Shaw

Language: English

Caroline is a counsellor-in-training, studying for her Master of Counselling at Monash University. Before deciding to be a counsellor, she ran her own wedding planning company, supporting couples and families through emotionally significant moments and complex interpersonal dynamics. This resulted in her being able to identify relationship patterns and honed her skills in empathy, communication and emotional attunement. At the same time she was volunteering for the Joshua Hellmann Foundation organising fund raising events and assisting in liaising with families whose children were diagnosed with rare diseases. Through this work her dedication to helping people was actualised and she decided to change paths, motivating her to become a full time counsellor which has always been her true passion.

As a mature-aged counsellor-in-training she brings a wealth of experience and insight into a broad range of mental health and life challenges, including anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, grief, loss, and major personal transitions. Her own experiences have deepened her understanding of the complexities and layers of life. This has strengthened her ability to connect with people with compassion, sensitivity, and openness.

She is developing her practice through a person-centred approach grounded in empathy, authenticity, and genuine human connection, believing strongly in the power of being heard in a non-judgmental, safe space for personal awareness and growth. Central to this approach is her belief that every person is unique with their own story, experiences, strengths, and challenges, and she values working collaboratively in a way that honours each client’s individuality. She has an interest in Emotion-Focused Therapy, The Gottman Method, Grief Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and supports clients in navigating a wide range of life challenges. She draws on mindfulness techniques to promote emotional balance, self-awareness, and positive change.

Originally Dutch, she spent her whole childhood in Japan, studied in the UK, and has now lived in Hong Kong for over 30 years. Comfortable across different cultures and communities, Caroline has a deep appreciation for diversity and a culturally sensitive perspective and appreciation.

Qualifications:

Master in Counselling, Monash University (in progress)
Graduate Certificate in Counselling, Monash University
Diploma of Counselling & Psychology, International Career Institute, UK
BA degree in Japanese, School of Orietnal and African Studies, London University, UK

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Language: English Caroline is a counsellor-in-training, studying for her Master of Counselling at Monash University. Before deciding to be a counsellor, she ran her own wedding planning company, supporting couples and families through emotionally significant moments a..

Yahamali Wijesinghe

Language: English Yahamali is a counsellor-in-training with nearly two decades of corporate experience in the construction industry, spanning engineering, sales, and marketing leadership roles across Asia. Having lived in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Singapore, Shan..

Kate Clark

Language: English Kate brings a warm, caring and empathic presence to her work as a counsellor-in-training. She has a background in teaching and having lived in the U.K. and Hong Kong, she understands the rewards as well as challenges of expat life. As a mother to two..

Vivian Mark

Language: English

Vivian is a counsellor-in-training with over two decades of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through medical and psychosocial challenges. As a U.S.-trained doctor (MD) with a Master of Health Science in mental health, Vivian has long recognised that emotional wellbeing is inseparable from physical health—and that people heal best when they feel understood, supported, and empowered.

Across her career in Hong Kong and the United States, Vivian has worked with young people and families in clinical, community, and educational settings. As a pediatrician, she guided parents through developmental and behavioural concerns regarding their children, supported adolescents navigating identity and emotional stressors, and collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams. Her work as an Autism Consultant deepened her experience in assessment, counselling, and family support, helping clients make sense of complex needs with clarity and compassion.

Vivian also contributes to youth mental health initiatives as an Advisory Board Member for Look Up Hong Kong, where she advises parents on digital wellbeing and childhood technology use. As an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong, she teaches medical students in the Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit, further reflecting her commitment to empathetic communication, reflective practice, and the human dimensions of care.

In counselling, Vivian brings a calm, grounded presence. Her non-judgmental collaborative approach integrates her background in healthcare, education, and psychosocial experience with evidence-based counselling from her Monash training. Having lived and worked across cultures, she understands the complexities of identity, family expectations, and cross-cultural communication. She creates a safe, respectful space where clients can feel heard, explore experiences and ways of coping, and move toward a life that is meaningful and aligned with their values.

Areas of Focus

Children — developmental, behavioural, or emotional challenges
Adolescents — identity, stress, anxiety, and school transitions
Parents — parenting challenges, family stress, and supporting children’s needs
Adults — anxiety, stress, life/work transitions, and caregiving responsibilities
Families — relationship stress, complex needs, communication difficulties, and cross-cultural dynamics
Clients facing health-related stressors — personal illness, caregiving, or the health of loved ones

Qualifications

Master of Counselling, in progress — Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Albany Medical College, New York, USA
Residency in Pediatrics — Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, USA
Master of Health Science (MHS) in Mental Hygiene — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland, USA
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Biology — Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, USA
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) Clinical Training — Weill Cornell & Columbia University Medical Center, New York, USA
Honorary Assistant Professor — University of Hong Kong, Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit
Advisory Board Member — Look Up Hong Kong (youth mental health and digital wellbeing initiatives)

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Language: English Vivian is a counsellor-in-training with over two decades of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through medical and psychosocial challenges. As a U.S.-trained doctor (MD) with a Master of Health Science in mental health, Vivia..

June Shi

Language: English, Mandarin June is a counsellor-in-training. Her approach is grounded in humanistic principles and a belief in each person's capacity for growth. She draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Accepta..

Amanda Holroyd

Language: English

Amanda is a counsellor-in-training who offers a warm, thoughtful and compassionate space for adults to explore the experiences that may be affecting their wellbeing. Having lived and worked in both the UK and Hong Kong, she understands that life can involve significant change, cultural adjustment, competing responsibilities and questions about identity, belonging and direction.

With over 25 years of experience in education and leadership, Amanda brings a strong understanding of relationships, emotional wellbeing, life transitions and the pressures of caring for others. Her approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity and respect for each person’s unique story. She believes that being listened to without judgement can help people understand themselves more fully, recognise their strengths and move towards meaningful change.

Amanda draws on humanistic, person-centred principles, as well as her experience of mindfulness, creativity and therapeutic play skills. She is particularly interested in supporting adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, relationship or family difficulties, transitions, low confidence, and a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. She also welcomes parents who would like space to reflect on family relationships, parenting pressures, or how best to support their child’s emotional wellbeing. Amanda helps clients develop greater self-understanding, self-compassion and connection to what matters most to them.

Qualifications

Master of Counselling, Monash University (in progress)
Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills, Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy
Master of Education (Early Childhood), The University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Special Needs), The University of Hong Kong
Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher Diploma
Training in mindfulness-based approaches for children and adults

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Language: English Amanda is a counsellor-in-training who offers a warm, thoughtful and compassionate space for adults to explore the experiences that may be affecting their wellbeing. Having lived and worked in both the UK and Hong Kong, she understands that life can ..

Kate Hu

Language: English, Mandarin

Kate Hu is a Mandarin and English speaking counsellor-in-training in her second year of the Master of Counselling at Monash University, and she holds a Bachelor of Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Alongside formal counselling training, she brings substantial real-world experience supporting clients through change—especially in relationships and career transitions.

Kate has 5 years of experience in dating and relationship coaching, supporting singles and couples to understand relational patterns, communicate more clearly, navigate conflict, and build healthier, more satisfying connections. Her relationship work is informed by her training in the renowned Gottman Method Couples Therapy, providing practical, research-based tools to strengthen connection and resolve ongoing conflict.

Before transitioning into coaching and counselling, Kate spent 6 years in the Finance and FinTech industry. Having navigated a career change herself, she is especially passionate about supporting early- and mid-career professionals who are facing uncertainty, identity shifts, self-doubt, or decision fatigue—so they can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and direction.

Kate is originally from mainland China, and she understands the cultural layers that can show up in counselling—such as family expectations, achievement pressure, “saving face,” cross-cultural relationships, and adjusting to life in Hong Kong or overseas. She aims to offer Mandarin-speaking clients a grounded, respectful space that supports both emotional depth and practical change.

Areas of focus:

Dating and relationship concerns (communication, conflict, trust, intimacy)
Couples counselling (recurring patterns, reconnection, repair after conflict)
Anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and emotional regulation
Self-esteem, identity, boundaries, self-awareness
Career transitions (early- to mid-career change, confidence, decision-making)

Therapeutic approaches
Kate’s work is evidence-informed, collaborative, and paced to what clients can manage. Depending on a client’s needs, she may draw from:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)–informed
Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Qualifications and Membership

Master of Counselling (Year 2, in progress), Monash University
Bachelor of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 & Level 2, The Gottman Institute
Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching, The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Student Member, Hong Kong Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (HKPCA)

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Language: English, Mandarin Kate Hu is a Mandarin and English speaking counsellor-in-training in her second year of the Master of Counselling at Monash University, and she holds a Bachelor of Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Alongside formal co..