Personal Therapy (For Therapy, Counselling & Psychology practitioners only)

Personal Therapy can be an extremely rewarding and fruitful journey for any counselor, therapist and psychologist in practice, or those in training.

Personal Therapy is a holistic and experiential space for Qualified and Trainee counselling, therapy and psychology/psychologists professionals to gain a deep growth in the personal and professional paths.

The term personal therapy means ‘to personally experience therapy’. It is highly regarded in the counselling & psychotherapy fields, as a long-term work for counselors, psychotherapists and counselling psychologist professionals.

Professionals in training are often required to attend ‘Personal Therapy’ before qualification, as they start providing therapy/counselling for someone else – “Learn to experience the process before you can understand it”. In this space, practitioners learn to unpack different elements of life, to link between their own selves and the various past and present experiences, and explore opportunities to grow.

Outside the mandatory training requirements, personal therapy is a great and often life-rewarding opportunity for those seeking deep personal growth. This can be especially meaningful for individuals with bicultural backgrounds or lived experiences, as well as for professionals working in foreign environments. Personal therapy provides a space for culturally sensitive support, helping you navigate the unique challenges and strengths that come with diverse cultural identities and cross-cultural experiences.

Personal Therapy helps us harness our internal and social qualities: self-awareness, reflexivity, interpersonal effectiveness, personality traits, own strengths and weaknesses, analytical thinking, mindfulness, etc. We are also welcome to bring up stress, anxiety and our own vulnerabilities.

Engaging with personal therapy online, anywhere and anytime, for instant support and conversation.

What is it like to engage with personal therapy with Dr Tiffany Leung?

A good integration between your personal and professional growth. Personal therapy shares a lot of similarities with the usual therapy and counselling work. Personal therapy for professionals or those in training has a particular attention at harnessing your integration between your personal and professional selves, and your integrative growth.

The style of personal therapy with Dr Tiffany Leung

In my approach to personal therapy, I place great emphasis on the relational qualities within the therapeutic space. My extensive training background in humanistic psychology and various therapeutic modalities laid the foundation for my continued development as an integrative therapist and counsellor. Over the years, I have gained substantial experience supporting both qualified practitioners and those in training, helping them enhance their self-awareness, professional competencies, and understanding of cultural and systemic influences that shape individual identity and personhood.

In therapy with me, you will find a supportive environment where you can comfortably explore and navigate the dynamic interplay between your personal and professional selves. My goal is to help you cultivate both individual and interpersonal qualities, fostering greater self-awareness, reflexivity, and cultural competence as both an individual and a practitioner.

Areas of Growth in Personal Therapy with Dr. Tiffany Leung:

• Self Identity

• Integrative personal and professional growth

• Working and Living in the UK as a Migrant or Immigrant Professional

• Workplace Wellbeing

• Systemic Awareness

• Intercultural Competence

• Enhancing Psychosocial Resilience

Through this integrative process, personal therapy becomes a transformative journey, enriching both your personal life and professional practice.

Article written by Dr. Tiffany Leung

I'm UK-based chartered psychologist with 13+ years of experience in therapy, coaching, and self-development. Holding a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from the University of Manchester, I work within the NHS and offer private practice services, supporting diverse clients in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth.