My Supervision and Peer Supervision journey
Over the past year I have had the opportunity to join in on a peer-supervision group consisting of fierce female counsellors who, like myself, practice pro-bono work. We are all counsellors within Justice Centre, dedicating time to the marginalised communities, and some expertise in trauma work. I have an amazing supervisor and work with her […]
Welcome back
In 2023, the world has had its fair share of ups and downs. Psychotherapy Healing Space also faced challenges, one of which was Dina’s temporary departure from work. It was a difficult time for her clients. Dina has shown incredible bravery by openly sharing her struggle on our blog, a first step in her return. […]
Monthly Workshop/Debriefing Project
Nurturing Volunteers Supporting Detainees and Refugees By:Craig Anderson Psychotherapy Healing Space had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with the Chinese University of Hong Kong on a project aimed at bringing together an often-overlooked group of selfless supporters. The purpose of this initiative was to provide a platform for sharing experiences, fostering personal growth, and enhancing […]
PHS and Chinese University Partnership
Psychotherapy Healing Space had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with Raquel Amador, Professor Surabhi Chopra, Dr Gigi Lo and Chloe F on their research project about immigration detention of refugees, migrant domestic workers and victims of trafficking in Hong Kong. This was done in conjunction with Law faculty at the Chinese University of Hong Kong While the psychological support was […]
Mental health awareness month
This year we focus on those who provide mental health care and social welfare. Our team and NGO communities have been rocked in the past year by changes beyond our control. Our own traumas and triggers and our own lives. Often we focus on the clients we serve, usually to the detriment of ourselves. This […]
Introducing our latest Pro Bono organization
We’d like to introduce our colleague, April Peng’s, pro-bono organization. Sons and Daughters (Hong Kong) Ltd is an anti-human trafficking organization that “helps individuals caught in sexual exploitation reclaim a life of love, family and freedom”. They are looking for pro-bono counselors with a Master’s degree in counseling or clinical psychology to provide services to […]
CIC Workshop
‘Volunteers are an army of kindness, and it is a pleasure to share skills with them whaen a need and chance arises. Their work with people who struggle, often goes unnoticed and the value of their support often goes without recognition. At Psychotherapy Healing Space, we are building closer ties with this courageous and selfless […]
YAP Mental health workshop
We’d like to shout out to our team member Heather Corringham for the 3 training sessions she held for Justice Center’s Young Ambassadors Program. The Justice centre works within its community to educate students on the laws of Hong Kong and the different ways in which vulnerable people could be helped. This training includes a […]
Half Full versus Half Empty
Have you ever had those whispers telling you that you will never amount to anything? Or that the world is a much better place without you? Sometimes I feel like that. I don’t feel as if I deserve my qualification, […]
Meet our Founders
Bernadette is our clinical psychologist. She is Chinese Canadian which means that she is perfect for anyone struggling with cultural confusion, and more importantly, she is able to understand some of the more nuanced cultural aspects that many of our Hong Kong Chinese clients are struggling with. Bernadette offers both online and in-person sessions. She […]
