About me
I am a highly experienced, female Asian psychotherapist based in West London, providing a warm, empathetic, and professional space for healing and growth. Since 2013, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, from personal struggles to relationship challenges. As a member of the Hong Kong Professional Counsellor Association since 2015, I bring a deep understanding of both Eastern and Western perspectives to daily living betterment and mental well-being.
UK Experience in a Snapshot
I have been working as a Psychotherapist for more than a decade in International cities like Hong Kong and London. As a professional member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) since 2021, I have been building up solid and strong experience based in UK.
1. Case Study: Trauma and Psychosomatic Recovery (Age 40)In this case, the client presented with a complex profile involving both psychological distress and psychosomatic physical symptoms. Through the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), EMDR and Vivo Exposure, the client gained a functional understanding of the ABC Model (Activating events, Beliefs, and Consequences). This led to an obvious decrease in distress and provided the client with the emotional resilience to begin a proactive job search.
Types of problem/symptoms handled:
- Trauma
- General Anxiety
- Depression
- Vision Problems
- Tinnitus
2. Case Study: Female Sexual Dysfunction and Family Scripts (Age 23)
This intervention focused on a young adult struggling with sexual dysfunction alongside depressive and anxious symptoms. A significant portion of the work involved deconstructing "sex rules" and expectations inherited from the client’s family of origin. By unlearning these rigid scripts, the client achieved a greater sense of relaxation and autonomy within her intimate relationships.
Types of problem/symptoms handled:
- Female sexual dysfunction
- Depression
- General Anxiety Symptoms
- Low Self-Confidence
3. Case Study: Life Transition and Bereavement (Age 50)
This client faced the "perfect storm" of mid-life transitions: adapting to a new life in the UK, navigating the London job market, and managing complex family dynamics. During this period, the client also suffered the loss of her mother in Hong Kong. Therapy focused on boundary setting and identifying transferable skills for the workplace, which helped the client process her grief with stability and acceptance.
Types of problem/symptoms handled:
- Family and Social relationship
- Struggles with Adaptation to life in the UK
- Employment and job searching in London
- Loss and Bereavement
- Who My I ?
4. Case Study: Growth Trauma and Family Systems (Age 21)
Working with a young adult, this case centered on "growth trauma" and its impact on career development. The therapeutic process facilitated a significant improvement in the client's core family relationships (parents and siblings) and included work on gratitude towards the grandmother who raised them. This emotional clarity allowed the client to better advocate for her own needs during her professional development.
Types of problem/symptoms handled:
- Growth Trauma
- Career Development Hurdles
- Who am I ?
5. Case Study: Marriage Problem and Fertility (Age 40)
This case involved a client navigating the emotional aftermath of miscarriage and fertility issues, which had manifested as controlling behaviors and fear within the marriage. The work focused on restoring mutual respect between the client and her husband. Ultimately, the client reached a significant milestone of acceptance, finding that a happy and fulfilling family life was possible even without children.
Types of problem/symptoms handled:
- Post-marital controlling behavior
- Anxiety to a harmonious marriage live
- Fertility issues and Miscarriage
Working Protocol
1. Client Assessment by tools like: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Impact of Event Scale (IES), General Anxiety Disorder-7(GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
2. Create personalized treatment by integrating techniques from different therapeutic models (e.g. person-centered, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic).
3. Providing Counselling Sessions - Offer one-on-one counselling sessions in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental manner.
4. Offered group counselling sessions on Bereavement, Unemployment, Youths Motivation including self-exploration, resilience, and emotional regulation.
5. Integrating Techniques from Multiple Approaches: use an appropriate blend of theories and tools to support client growth (e.g. Mindfulness, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic).
6. Monitoring Progress - Continuously evaluate and adjust progress based on client’s response.
7. Crisis Support: Identify signs of crisis/risk (e.g. self-harm, suicidal thoughts) and provide immediate support and referrals.
More Experience in Youth Work and Education
On top of my Counselling Expertise, I have more than 3 years UK school experience, the scope covered Mainstream, SEND and SEMH schools. I’ve become more empathetic, generous, and open-minded through my work in the schools, where showcased my extensive support to students.
As an important treasure, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of the difficulties youth faces, as well as how their cultural backgrounds and cognitive perspectives shape their experiences. I listen more attentively to people’s needs and explore a wider range of options for supporting them. This has helped me build stronger relationships, foster trust, and offer more relevant solutions that resonate with everyone’s unique situation.
My Approach
I work under the person-centered and humanistic principles, ensuring that therapy is tailored to your unique experiences and emotions. My integrative approach incorporates:
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)– A target-oriented method that helps you create positive change efficiently. It is very effective in Family Issues, Couples Therapy, Low Self-esteem and Low Self-confidence.
- Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBTs) are evidence-based strategies used to improve brain perception by changing negative thought patterns and behaviours. It is effective in lift-up the quality of live in ADHD, Autism, Marriage Problems, Divorce Issues, Couples Therapy and Family Relationship.
- Person-centred approach puts individuals at the heart of care, focusing on their unique needs, preferences and goals. This approach promotes dignity, choice, independence, and active participation in decisions about individual's own live. This approach is so prominent because it customizes to the particular situations/needs of different persons.
- Integrative Therapy in counseling combines techniques from various therapeutic models (like CBT, manistic, psychodynamic) to create a flexible, personalized plan, focusing on the whole person (mind, body, emotions) and tailoring strategies to the client's unique needs. It is collaborative and adaptable. In short, it integrates different aspects of a person's life for a wider spectrum and deeper understanding of necessary change.
- Integrative Therapy is very helpful in General Anxiety Disorder, Depression Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Addiction, Work Related Stress, Burnout, Trauma, Post Traumatic Symptoms Disorder, Marriage Problems, Intimate Relationship Issues, Grief and Bereavement, Loss in Life, Breaking Ups and Retirement Changes.
- Holistic Therapy – Addressing emotional, mental, and physical well-being to prevent relapse and foster long-term resilience. This approach create prominent changes in Low Self-esteem, Low Self-confidence, Depression, General Anxiety and Trauma
How can I Help?
In today’s fast-changing world, many aspects of life can feel overwhelming. Some people may feel confused and tumbling. A sense of threatening and insecure is quite normal to everyone.
The followings are just some of the examples of my experience that showcased psychotherapy can improve an endless list of life issues. You may also encounter the same challenges during some of your life-surfing process and are suffering and feeling confused:
- Work & Career Pressures – Job stress, workplace relationships, career transitions, and retirement.
- Relationships & Family – Navigating friendships, romantic relationships, marriage crisis, parenting, and generational conflicts.
- Emotional & Mental Well-being – Coping with loss (loved ones, loved pets, health, middle-age crisis, getting old), anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, getting into senior age, the last mile of life.
- Cultural & Identity Struggles – Balancing traditions, beliefs, and personal identity in a multicultural world.
- Addiction - all kinds of addiction from electronic games, gambling and drugs.
Your Needs Are Important
Whether you are a teenager, adult, or senior: your needs, emotions and experiences deserve to be heard and understood. I can provide a supportive environment where you can explore your feelings, overcome difficulties, and build a more fulfilling life.
Whenever your find yourself encounter similar scenarios and/or similar difficulties again and again. Then, it may be a hints that you have an urge to look into the matter before things getting to challenging.
Take the First Step
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to find clarity, strength, and a way forward.
Contact Me Now
Located in: Ealing, West London
WhatsApp: 07424339143 (Reply in Half-day)
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Master’s degree in Youth Counselling from the Baptist University of Hong Kong, obtained in 2013 which is recognised as RQF Level 7 in UK. I am a registered member of both the Hong Kong Professional Counselor Association (HKPCA) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Since 2013, I have been working as a professional counselor, covering a wide range of areas such as family counseling, couple counseling, individual counseling, and have been addressing issues related to family dynamics, grief, trauma, divorce, addiction, and different kinds of life challenges.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Cultural Shock, Extra-marital Affairs, Loss of Motivation in Study, Unemployment, Confusion
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £79.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Counselling: For online counselling, the charge is £79 per session. Each session lasts for 50 minutes.
Discount for more session commitment: If you book and pay three sessions in advance, the fee is reduced to £70 per session. For a commitment of seven sessions, the fee is further reduced to £60 per session.
For student counselling : the charge is £60per session. The student must be studying full-time and proof of full-time study is required.
For Couple Counselling/ 2 Persons Counselling: For online counselling, the charge is £109 per session. Each session lasts for 50 minutes. Please note that "Discount for more session commitment" and "Student Counselling Charge" DO NOT apply to Couple Counselling/2 Persons Counselling.
For Family Counselling, and Counselling that involve more than 2 persons: you are welcomed to ask for a special fee arrangement.
Additionally, for face-to-face counselling, there is an extra £15 charge to cover the room rent.
Please note that the counselling fee should be paid at least seven days before the next session. All fees paid are non-refundable.
When I work
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Further information
My Vision and Action
My vision is to contribute my abilities to build up a more harmonious, happy and functional society. Each family is a warm and nourishing place for family members to build up mutual support, to build up love and enjoy support from each other. The more an individual can get from a family, the more powerful and energetic that individual can thrive in his life. At the end, a better society is built and everyone got the benefits from the good quality environment.
How I work
I specialize in family counseling, couple counseling, and individual counseling, addressing a wide range of issues including family dynamics, grief, trauma, divorce, unemployment and study, addiction and more.
My working style is target-oriented and solution-focused. I strive to empower my clients by using empathy and understanding, along with a humanistic approach that respects their unique experiences and strengths. Together, we work towards meaningful and lasting up-lift changes.
Hong Kong Counselling Experience
With a Master’s degree in Youth Counseling and memberships in both the Hong Kong Professional Counselors Association and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I have dedicated myself to supporting individuals through their personal challenges since 2013.
UK Counselling Experiences
I have been working in UK school for nearly 2 years, the scope covered mainstream, SEND and SEMH schools. I’ve become more empathetic, generous, and open-minded through my work in the schools, where I support students, parents, and staff.
Over time, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of the difficulties youth face, as well as how their cultural backgrounds and cognitive perspectives shape their experiences. I listen more attentively to people’s needs and explore a wider range of options for supporting them. This has helped me build stronger relationships, foster trust, and offer more relevant solutions that resonate with each individual’s situation.
Languages Used
My multilingual skills in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese have enabled me to serve a broader range of clients, particularly those from Asian background and multicultural backgrounds.
Understanding the cultural influences on families and their challenges has helped me approach counseling with greater flexibility, acceptance, and respect. I aim to create an environment where clients feel heard and understood, and I work to ensure that my approach is both sensitive and relevant to each person’s unique background and needs.
