About
Meet Our Therapist
Teresa is a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 10 years experience working with a wide range of individuals in the field of clinical mental health.
Teresa has a background in Psychology at both an undergraduate and master’s level and completed her training in the UK, where she specialised in the field of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
She worked in several leading psychological therapy services within the National Health Service (NHS) across London, Surrey and Hampshire in the UK, before moving to Hong Kong to commence her work in private practice.
Her Background & Approach
Prior to working in clinical mental health, Teresa worked as a teacher at a specialist school for children with additional needs, and also spent some time working at a charity organisation offering advocacy and support to older adults around employment, training and education. She therefore has a rich background in supporting individuals from all age groups.
Teresa has gained extensive knowledge and experience working with individuals affected by a wide range of depression and anxiety disorders. She uses an integrated approach to adapt her way of working with each client, tailoring therapy to the specific needs of each individual.
Her collaborative style aims to encourage individuals to self-reflect and come up with alternative angles to problems, as well as to equip them with the skills and confidence to be able to self-manage difficulties that may arise in the future. Focus is therefore placed on both the attainment of practical coping skills, together with addressing the root causes of the problem, if deemed necessary.
Teresa has a calm and welcoming approach and endeavors to put her clients at ease, whilst offering a confidential and non-judgemental space to explore what it is that has brought them to therapy.
In addition to offering one-on-one therapy, Teresa also has experience as a group facilitator conducting psycho-educational groups and courses for individuals wanting an introduction in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Accreditations, Memberships & Registration
Our therapists and clinical professionals are fully qualified and registered members of the world’s leading professional body in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Therapists need to meet strict criteria to become Accredited. These include being a member of a specified core profession, following minimum training standards, having a sustained commitment to the theory and practice of cognitive and behavioural therapies, and maintaining appropriate supervision arrangements.
This ensures that all accredited CBT Therapists have achieved a high level of competence in cognitive and behavioural methods, which has also been independently verified.