ATHY NGAI
Founder & Director
Clinical Psychologist
BSc (Hons) Psychology
MSc Clinical Psychology
PDipPsyMed Psychological Medicine
Certificate Family and Youth Counselling
Athy is the founder of The Mind Project. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the United Kingdom. She then continued her study at the University of Hong Kong and obtained a postgraduate diploma in Psychological Medicine. Athy has practised professional psychological services at public hospitals and clinics, NGOs as well as the private sector.
Athy provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. Having extensive content knowledge and experience in clinical psychology, child psychology and mental health wellbeing, Athy has a resolute commitment to promote mental health awareness and to make psychological and SEN services more accessible. She has been interviewed by various media, including a local newspaper and tv programme. She was also a guest columnist of a family and parenting magazine.
CRYSTAL YUEN
Lead Behavioural Therapist
Case Supervisor
Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Master of Expressive Arts Therapy
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Crystal is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) who graduated from the United States and has over six years working in the ABA field. She is also a certified supervisor who provides supervision for those who are pursuing BCaBAs and BCBAs. Furthermore, she is one of the fewest behavioral therapists in Hong Kong who has experience in applying precision teaching in her teaching method, a system of teaching that utilises exact measurement and data to guide instruction and curricula choice.
Crystal has experience in teaching playgroups and leading Expressive Arts Therapy, in which she loves adding creative methods in the individual learning plans. She believes that every child is unique, and they can reach their full potential with the use of the right support.
ANGEL TONG
Behavioural Therapist
BA Psychology
Angel graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Psychology. She has been working with children with special needs since then. Patience and calmness are the characteristics that associated with Angel. Angel appreciates that every child has a different pace in learning and development, and each one of them is a unique individual that shines in a different way. She leads several group classes at TMP and receives ongoing ABA training.
CHERRY YEUNG
Behavioural Therapist/ SEN Teacher
BSc Psychology
PGDE Early Childhood Education
Qualified Kindergarten Teacher
Qualified Child Care Worker
Qualified Child Care Supervisor
Cherry received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the United Kingdom and Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Hong Kong. With over 6 years of teaching experience in kindergarten, she has cultivated a strong belief in providing equal opportunities and a nurturing environment for every child. She understands the importance of personalized attention to meet each child’s unique needs, fostering their growth and development.
MAGGIE CHENG
SEN Teacher
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
Master of Arts in School Guidance and Counseling (Special Needs) (to be completed in 2025)
Qualified Kindergarten Teacher
Qualified Child Care Worker
Qualified Child Care Supervisor
Qualified Special Child Care Worker
Ms. Maggie is a qualified kindergarten teacher with extensive experience in teaching preschool-age children. She is good at creating and applying special training techniques, and producing unique activities for each student based on their abilities and special needs. Ms. Maggie is warm and supportive, she believes that a safe and joyful learning environment can help children step out of their comfort zone, better engage in activities and freely express themselves without judgement.
LOUISE CHAN
Expressive Arts Therapist/ Play Therapist
Registered Arts Therapist (Expressive Arts)
Certified Play Therapist
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Master of Expressive Arts Therapy - The University of Hong Kong
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Committee member and Professional member of Expressive Arts Therapy Association of Hong Kong (EATAHK)
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Registered Arts Therapist (Expressive Arts) - The Australian, New Zealand and Asians Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA)
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Professional member of The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA)
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Certified Play Therapist – Play Therapy UK (PTUK)
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Completion of Post Qualifying Certificate in Filial Play Coaching - Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC), certified by PTUK, PTI & APAC
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Member of Play Therapy International (PTI) & Play Therapy Hong Kong (PTHK)
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Qualified Mental Health First Aider - MHFA International & the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong