I hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology (USA), a master degree in family therapy (HK), a BSc (Hons) in psychology (UK), a postgraduate diploma in play therapy and certificates related to childhood trauma, complex trauma, grief, and children with special educational needs.

Family therapy, play therapy, child parent relationship therapy, behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems therapy, sand therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, narrative therapy, expressive arts therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

Prior to private practice, I worked as a psychologist at the Beijing New Century Children's Hospital, Beijing New Century Women and Children's Hospital, and a school psychologist and school counsellor in international schools.  I have provided psychotherapy, consultation, coaching, mental health training, and advocacy services to children, adolescents, young adult students, parents, families, teachers, and traumatized victims of crime in the UK, Hong Kong, and mainland China. 

Integrating self-compassion into therapy empower us to develop a nurturing relationship with ourselves, fostering emotional resilience and promoting personal growth. By cultivating self-compassion, we learn together to embrace our experiences with mindfulness, loving-kindness, common humanity, and understanding, ultimately enhancing our overall well-being and ability to navigate life’s challenges. 

Incorporating mindfulness into therapy promotes our present-moment awareness, encouraging emotional regulation and the development of healthy coping mechanisms. By cultivating a non-judgemental and compassionate stance, mindfulness empower us to navigate our unique experiences, fostering self-acceptance, resilience, and improved well-being. 

Using a strength-based approach for children with ADHD and learning difficulties helps build self-confidence and resilience by emphasizing their abilities and potential. By shifting the focus from weaknesses to strengths, this approach enhances children’s ability to cope with daily challenges, promoting emotional well-being and a strong sense of self-efficacy.

Self-acceptance helps us cope with weaknesses and mistakes by fostering a nurturing environment for inner growth and improved relationships with our vulnerable parts and others. By acknowledging and embracing our imperfections, we learn together to develop a non-judgmental approach to view our weaknesses, explore our ability to adapt and persevere through challenges, and maintain a compassionate and understanding attitude towards ourselves and those around us.