Hennis Tse, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Founder and Clinical Director of ChildPsy

Registered Psychologist (Hong Kong and Canada)

Dr.Hennis Tse is a Registered Psychologist in Hong Kong and Canada (Ontario). He specializes in children’s learning and development. Hennis is the founder and clinical director of ChildPsy.

Dr. Tse is well-versed in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioral challenges. He is highly skilled in conducting intellectual and gifted assessments and providing consultation in assistive technology to support the learning needs of students. His expertise and professionalism has resulted in frequent invitations to provide school-based consultation in both international and local schools in Hong Kong.

Educated in Hong Kong, United States and Canada, Dr. Tse integrates his cross-cultural perspective into his clinical practice. In the past decade, Dr. Tse worked as a psychologist for two of the largest school boards in Canada (York Region and Toronto Catholic Board). He provided services and support to students with special educational needs, including giftedness, autism and Asperger syndrome, learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), selective mutism, oppositional defiant disorders, anxiety, depression and developmental delay.

His extensive experience and professional knowledge are solidly rooted in scientific research. Notably, his research on subjects related to cross-cultural differences in children’s learning and socio-emotional development has been published in academic articles and top-tier professional journals. In addition to his research endeavors, he has enjoyed teaching university/college level psychology and education courses for over 10 years. He was a part-time lecturer at Western University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Tung Wah College, Seneca College, and Yew Chung College. He is currently serving as a mentor at the Department of Psychology, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Selected Academic Publications

Chen, X and Tse, H. C.-H. (2011). Social functioning and peer experiences in immigrant Chinese, Canadian-born Chinese, and European Chinese Children. In S. S. Chuang & R. P. Moreno (Ed.),  Immigrant Children: Change, Adaptation, and Cultural Transformation. Rowan & Littlefield, United Kingdom.

Chen, X. and Tse, H. C.-H. (2010). Social and psychological adjustment of Chinese Canadian children.  International Journal of Behavioral Development, 34 (4), 330-338.

Lu, Z.-L., Tse, H.C., Dosher, B.A., Lesmes, L.A., Posner, C. & Chu, W. (2009). Intra- and cross-modal cuing of visual spatial attention: Time courses and mechanisms. Vision Research, 49 (10), 1081-1096

Chen, X. and Tse, H. C.-H. (2008). Social functioning and adjustment in Canadian-born children with Chinese and European backgrounds.  Development Psychology, 44, 1184-1189.

Dr. Kong is a Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to enhancing the emotional, social, behavioural and educational well-being of children and their families. Dr. Kong is experienced in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental difficulties in clinical and research settings both in Hong Kong and in Australia.

Dr. Kong’s qualifications include Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) at the University of Hong Kong, Master of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at University of NSW, Australia.  Dr. Kong values and maintains the importance of continuous professional development in order to enhance her skills and to receive information on the most updated and effective evidence-based interventions.  She collaborates with the University of Hong Kong and the University of Shenzhen, Department of Psychology to develop and evaluate coaching programs for young children with special needs and their parents living in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Preliminary results show that the program can effectively reduce parental stress, improve children’s social and behavioural development and allow parents to enjoy a more harmonious parent-child relationship (Kong and Au, 2018).

Dr. Kong is involved in raising public awareness on how to support children with special needs in their development in HK. She has provided lectures, interactive workshops and participates in panel discussions to give advice and empower SEN teachers with research-based strategies, such as at the Montessori Asia Conference, Yew Chung College of Childhood Education and at the HK ASD Conference.  She is also a long term partner with the Hope of the City foundation to provide ongoing parent coaching workshops to economically-challenged families at Shamshuipo on a pro-bono basis.

Dr. Kong is fully registered with the Hong Kong Psychological Society and the NSW Psychologists’ Registration Board. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, College of Clinical Psychologist. She is the only certified Incredible Years Basic Parent Group leader in Hong Kong. The Incredible Years program is a model program in the USA to promote children’s academic, social, emotional regulation and reduce inappropriate behaviours in typically-developing children.

Publications

Kong, M.Y.M. & Au, T.K.F. (2018). The Incredible Years Parent Program for Chinese Preschoolers with Developmental Disabilities. Early Education and Development, 29,494-514 .

Kong, M.Y.M. & Au, T.K.F. (January 2017). Poster titled “The Incredible Years Parent Program for Chinese Preschoolers with Developmental Disabilities” presented at the HK ASD Conference

http://www.socsc.hku.hk/hkasd2017/wp-content/uploads/posters/12420_HKU.pdf

Incredible Years Implementation in Hong Kong – The Incredible Years® Blog (November 2015)

https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/2015/11/12/incredible-years-implementation-in-hong-kong/

Parenting Across Culture, Playtimes Magazine (8 September 2015)

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Melody is a Clinical Psychologist and is an Associate Fellow of the Division of Clinical Psychology of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. She has over 10 years of clinical experience conducting assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and emotional problems, including autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disabilities, developmental delay, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, and developmental trauma. She has experience serving in a local non-governmental organization (NGO). Her time in NGO has allowed her to work closely with local preschools, primary schools, and secondary schools in providing both individual and group interventions for students, as well as training and consultations for teachers, school staff, and parents. She is a certified provider of the PEERS social skills intervention for adolescents as well as a certified facilitator of the Circle of Security Parenting program.

Growing up in Toronto, Canada, as well as Hong Kong, Melody is fluent in both English and Cantonese. She utilizes client-centered and play-based approaches in developing an accepting, empathetic, and genuine relationship with clients in therapy sessions. She employs evidence-based interventions, and is particularly experienced in providing cognitive-behavioral therapy to help children and adolescents cope with a range of emotional disorders, as well as behavioral interventions and parent training for children with developmental disabilities. By including family members in therapy, she hopes that parents can gain an understanding of the psychological needs of their child and feel empowered to take an active role in supporting their child’s development.

Sessions are conducted in English or Cantonese.

Dr Ko is a clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree from Australia. Her work focuses on helping children, adolescents, young adults and their families with their struggles in mental health.

Dr Ko has worked extensively with special needs children and their families since 2005. After completing her clinical training in 2016, she began she career as a clinical psychologist. She has then extended her clientele population to providing psychotherapy for students and young adults with mental health challenges as well as providing training to teaching professionals and parents. Her psychotherapy work focuses on the use of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Her clients include, and not limited to, those having challenges with depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorder, school refusal, ODD, PTSD, grief and loss, self-harm behaviours and suicidal ideation.

She is passionate in spreading mindfulness to the community around her. She especially enjoys introducing mindfulness to children and adolescents as a way to pave a path for better attention, emotional regulation, and stress reduction.

Having spent the majority of her time overseas, as well as studied and worked in both private and public schools across Canada, Australia and Hong Kong, not only has she focused on attending to her clients’ developmental and mental health needs, but she has also developed a good degree of sensitivity toward various cultural needs.

Her services can be offered in English and Cantonese.

Matt received his Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) from the University of Sydney, Australia.

Prior to moving to Hong Kong in 2015, Matt worked private practice serving mainstream local schools; running individual, small group and whole class sessions. Before joining ChildPsy, he worked at a known early education training centre (EETC) where he provided assessment and treatment in both English and Cantonese.

Moving in to his tenth year as a practicing clinician, Matt has had a breadth of experience working with children with different diagnoses including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech and language disorders and motor speech disorders. He has also worked in supportive classroom environments (four-day-a-week preschool programmes).

Matt has continued with his professional development, undertaking further training in areas such as PROMPT Bridging, Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding and Hanen – More Than Words, to ensure that he is able to reach out to as many families as possible.

Grace is one of the few American-licensed, bilingual (English and Cantonese) Speech and Language Therapists in Hong Kong.  She earned her Masters degree at the University of Washington, a consistently top-ranked Speech-Language Pathology graduate program in the United States.

Grace has particular interests in early developmental assessment and intervention.  As a member of ChildPsy’s multi-disciplinary team, her mission is to uncover a child’s potential and challenges in various early stages of development and communication.  By sharing this analysis with parents and teachers, she believes they can more effectively support the child’s learning and development at home and at school.

Grace is experienced in working with children with social anxieties and features of selective mutism. She systematically adjusts the therapy environment so that they can find and practice their brave voices and eventually use those voices confidently in social settings.  Her portfolio also addresses “late talkers” who need support building their verbal language.

In therapy, she meets children at their level and strives to be flexible—in mind and in limbs!—so children are engaged and motivated to listen and express themselves, while having fun in the process.

Grace has served in preschools, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, children’s hospital, private clinics and birth-to-three centers in the United States and Hong Kong.  She is committed to staying up-to-date with learning and providing best evidence-based services.  She regularly attends professional workshops and enjoys working as a team with parents and her colleagues at ChildPsy.

Clara is a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.  She received her master’s degree from Education University of Hong Kong. Before returning Hong Kong via the high achievers scheme to The University of Hong Kong, Clara received education from U.K.  

Clara has extensive experiences working with families with multilingual background and diverse cultural background.   She is committed to stay up-to-date with her professional development, and continues to attend various professional training. Clinically, Clara believes in the importance of multidisciplinary approach and intrinsic motivation. By sharing her clinical observations with caregivers and making the session fun, we can optimise the child’s learning opportunities.  

Beyond clinical work, Clara is also currently involved with different research projects as well as lecturing at tertiary level. She works in collaboration with tertiary teams in U.S, Taiwan and mainland China to develop treatment and assessment protocols for children and adults with communication needs. Through tertiary teaching, she also shares her knowledge and experiences.  Clara is devoted to support individuals with neurodiversity and other neurological diseases in the community.

Jasmine is a qualified Speech and Language Therapist. She graduated from the City University of London with a BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy. 

Before joining ChildPsy, Jasmine worked at the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, a position she held for almost five years. During this time, she had the opportunity to work in different settings as mainstream nurseries, primary and secondary schools, and specialist settings. Jasmine has extensive experience working with children with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCNs). She developed a specialism in autism through her experience working in a multi-disciplinary diagnostic team, formal training in SCERTS, TEACCH and ADOS-2, and working in specialist schools and units for children with autism. Jasmine develops and delivers post-diagnostic support for children and adults around them. 

Jasmine believes in the power of a strength-based approach to support children in reaching their full potential. She is committed to raising awareness and supporting the advocacy of neurodiversity. 

Jasmine is fluent in English and Cantonese and is experienced in working with children from multilingual backgrounds.

Kristan graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a BSc (Hon) in Occupational Therapy. 

With over 15 years of experience, Kristan has an array of experience working with children. She has worked with children with varying diagnoses including sensory processing disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome, developmental delay, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Before coming to ChildPsy, Kristan held positions in organizations such as NGOs, schools and rehabilitation centres. 

Kristan is keen to further herself as a therapist, obtaining different certifications through continuing education. She brings a refreshing attitude to the team. Nothing gives her more joy than seeing her clients reach their full potential. 

Lydia Leung has been a paediatric Occupational Therapist for over 30 years. She received her Professional Diploma in Occupational Therapy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and her Master’s degree in Public Health from The University of Hong Kong.

She received training in advanced sensory integrative theory and practice in the Ayres Clinic offered through The University of Southern California, U.S.A. In addition, she is certified in the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test offered by the Sensory Integration International, U.S.A. She is also trained in Therapeutic Listening, Vital Links, U.S.A.

Lydia has worked in many settings, including public hospitals, rehabilitation centres, child assessment centres, early intervention programs, international schools, and private practice. Her areas of interest and expertise include autistic spectrum disorder, developmental delay, sensory integration and sensory processing disorder, learning difficulties and handwriting, developmental coordination disorder, and many other developmental conditions. During her many years of experience, Lydia has helped thousands of children to become more independent and resilient.

Mei Mei has a range of experience working in a variety of settings. She has worked with children for more than six years as an assistant dance teacher, where she has taught classes in ballet, jazz and hula. She has gained experience in administration and managerial duties, working as a receptionist and assistant manager across two dance centres. Mei Mei has also worked within a clinical setting, where she was an assistant nurse and medical receptionist, providing quality services to patients daily.

Mei Mei started working with ChildPsy in August 2019, where she supports and facilitates the workings of the clinic. In her spare time, she enjoys going to dance classes and playing badminton.

Irene has joined the team as Clinic Administrator since July 2022, where she assists in the operation of the clinic. She has been familiarised with the working of the clinic when she was working as a Clinic Assistant in Childpsy for the previous eight months.

Irene has been enthusiastic about pursuing a career in psychology. She attained her Bachelor of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she received Training in Guided Self-Help for Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions. Irene is also practising mindfulness and being trained to become a Youth Wellbeing Practitioner.