Dr. Ip is a registered psychologist with the Hong Kong Psychological Society, and a registered psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has lived and studied in various parts of the world, including Canada, Thailand, U.K. and Chicago before returning to Hong Kong in 2013. She has extensive experience working in schools and providing counseling services and workshops for children and adolescents both in the U.S. and Hong Kong. She has further received ABA therapy training specialized in helping children with Autism to enhance their social skills and reduce behavioral issues.

• Autism, and behavioral issues

• Behavioral support, and social skills related issues

• Depression, low moods, loss of motivation issues

• Self-esteem and self-confidence issues

• Anxiety, panic attacks, and intrusive thoughts

• Trauma, phobias, and stress-related issues

• Social and emotional regulation

• School-related issues, such as bullying, avoidance, attention/concentration

• Peer relationship issues

• Transition and life changes

• Family-related issues, including parenting, communication and coaching

• Addiction-related issues, such as internet gaming

• Goal setting, reducing of maladaptive and unhelpful thoughts/behaviors

• Building insight towards personal problems and facilitate identity difficulties

• Online therapy

Dr. Ip specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues. She believes in the power of working together in finding what works best for you. Depending on unique needs of every individual, she uses approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt Therapy, along with a variety of play therapy approaches for younger children. Her international experience has led her to believe in the importance of acknowledging different cultures and different perspectives. Everyone has unique challenges and her goal is to help clients build a stronger understanding of themselves.

Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
California Southern University

MA, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

MSc, Applied Child Psychology
Kingston University London

BSc (Hons), Applied Psychology
University of Durham

American Counseling Association
Professional Member

American Psychological Association
Associate Member

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Member (MBACP)

Hong Kong Psychological Society
Hong Kong Registered Psychologist, RCoP(HKPS)
Division of Counseling
Psychology (DCoP) Member