My Background
I have over 14 years of clinical experience across the UK and Hong Kong, with a professional background spanning NHS, forensic and complex mental health services, Health & Justice, and independent psychological practice.
I am a HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist, Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS), and EuroPsy Registered Psychologist. Alongside private practice, I previously worked in NHS forensic and complex mental health services, and I currently work as a senior psychologist within NHS Health & Justice services in the UK.
I am also an Honorary Lecturer at The University of Manchester, where I have taught Intercultural Public Health for over seven years, with a particular interest in culture, migration, identity and psychological wellbeing across different systems and communities.
These different areas of experience shape how I practise today. My work is grounded in psychological formulation, bringing together an understanding of the person, their experiences and the wider context of their life. This informs my trauma-informed, intercultural and neurodivergent-affirming approach to psychological therapy.
I offer therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, recognising that emotional experience, identity and cultural meaning can be closely connected to language.
To learn more about my registration, insurance and ethical commitments, please visit my Professional Registration & Ethical Standards page.
Education & Professional Training
2015-2019
University of Manchester
Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
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Doctoral-level clinical, theoretical and research training in Counselling Psychology
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Integrative psychological therapy training grounded in person-centred practice and incorporating CBT, DBT, ACT, creative and narrative approaches
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Completed 450 hours of supervised therapeutic practice
2011-2012
University of Nottingham
Master's Degree in Counselling — Distinction
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Dissertation: On Counselling in Hong Kong: Can a Person-Centred Approach Fit within Hong Kong Culture?
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Humanistic counselling training and experiential learning
2008-2011
University of York
BSc (Hons) Psychology — 2:1
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Research project: Nonverbal Communication and Cross-Cultural Influences
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Key areas of study included Social Psychology, Social Neuroscience, Perception and Cognition, and Research Methods in Psychology
Core Clinical Experience
2020 - Present
Independent Psychological Practice
Counselling Psychologist & Clinical Supervisor
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Provide psychological therapy, clinical supervision, psychological consultation and professional training across individual, professional and organisational contexts
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Work is grounded in psychological formulation, with particular expertise in trauma-informed, intercultural and neurodivergent-affirming psychological practice
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Provide psychological services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
2017 - 2026
NHS & Forensic Mental Health Experience
Senior Psychologist at a NHS forensic secure mental health service
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Worked across forensic secure mental health services, including low-secure, medium-secure and formally enhanced medium-secure settings with both male and female patient populations
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Undertook psychological formulation, comprehensive psychological assessment and clinical risk assessment
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Provided individual and group psychological interventions
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Worked as the team psychologist within established multidisciplinary teams
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Developed bespoke clinical risk and mental health training for the forensic nursing workforce
2019 - Present
The University of Manchester
Honorary Lecturer
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Teach Intercultural Public Health
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Use experiential learning to support the development of intercultural understanding and competency in public health
2018 - 2019
Elysium Healthcare
Counseling Psychologist
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Provided psychological services within forensic low-secure mental health settings
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Delivered individual psychological therapy and DBT-informed group work
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Undertook psychological, neuropsychological and structured risk assessments, including HCR-20
2016 - 2017
George House Trust
Training Counselling Psychologist
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Provided psychological therapy within a specialist HIV support charity
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Worked with clients from diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ and Black African communities
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Worked primarily from humanistic and integrative therapeutic approaches
2026 - Present
Health & Justice (Custodial Setting), UK
Senior Psychologist
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Provide specialist psychological care within an Integrated Mental Health Team in a custodial Health & Justice setting, working with people with complex mental health needs
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Undertake autonomous psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention across complex trauma, severe mental health difficulties, emotional regulation, self-harm and associated risk
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Work within multidisciplinary systems and provide psychological consultation, training and reflective practice
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Contribute to trauma-informed and formulation-led psychological practice, service development and professional supervision
2013 - 2015
Hong Kong College of Technology
Assistant Student Development Officer
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Provided individual and group counselling
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Developed and facilitated workshops on teamwork, empowerment and career development
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Supported students undertaking UK programmes in Hong Kong
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Contributed to student exchange programmes with Mainland China
2012 - 2013
Po Leung Kuk
Counsellor, Special Educational Needs (SEN) Project
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Provided counselling and support to parents of children with special educational needs
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Contributed to educational programmes supporting young children and families
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Supported community initiatives involving ethnic minority and disadvantaged groups
Community & Intercultural Work
2021 - 2024
Hackney Chinese Community Service (HCCS)
Clinical Supervisor & Mental Health Consultant
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Provided individual clinical supervision to therapists
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Supported the ongoing development of the organisation's mental health services
2020 - 2022
Waiyin Society Manchester
Mental Health Service Development & Community Support
Supported the development and delivery of three phases of Manchester CCG-funded psychological support for Chinese communities across Greater Manchester during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work included:
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Clinical supervision and mental health service consultation
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Development and facilitation of psychological support groups
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Individual psychological therapy
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Mental health training for staff and volunteers
2021 - 2021
Manchester Museum
Intercultural Engagement Projects
Co-developed and facilitated an intercultural engagement project with Manchester Museum, connecting Chinese international students at the University of Manchester with Chinese collections and exploring themes of cultural identity, belonging and cross-cultural experience.
Insights from the project contributed to the development of Manchester Museum's Chinese Culture Gallery as part of its hello future transformation programme.