About Dr. Ginette Cheung
Ginette is an established clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals overcome emotional and psychological challenges. With professional skills and pragmatic insights she guides clients through managing negative emotions, relieving stress, navigating life changes and regaining their confidence, amongst others. To this end, she engages a range of tried-and-true therapeutic approaches in her practice, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
Expertise & Experience
Ginette has applied her expertise in a diverse range of population and mental health contexts, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and grief and loss. She has contributed time and expertise to various NGOs, including the Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation and the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. In these roles, she has delivered on-site clinical services with a specific focus on addressing the mental and psychological needs of people confronting such challenges. Additionally, she serves as an Executive Committee member and volunteer in the Dance with Depression Association.
With a special interest in psychosocial-oncology, Ginette has garnered extensive experience in supporting cancer patients and their families, empowering them in the journey of oncology treatment and emotional healing. She has provided individual counselling, group therapy, workshops, and talks to breast cancer patients and their families through her involvement with the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation.
Ginette is passionate about sharing knowledge and advancing the field of psychology and counselling. This commitment to education is exemplified through her work as a Visiting Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor at several renowned institutions, such as The University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Shue Yan University and Hong Kong Community College. In these roles, Ginette imparts her expertise and mentorship to students pursuing studies in psychology and counselling.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Alliant International University (CSPP)
- Master of Social Sciences in Counselling, The University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Upper Iowa University
- Certificate of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Level III
- Certificate of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Professional Mediator Certificate, Methodist Centre & Queensland Government
Professional Memberships
- Chartered Psychologist & Associate Fellow, British Psychological Society (Division of Clinical Psychology)
- Registered Clinical Psychologist, Hong Kong Association of Doctors in Clinical Psychology
- Certified Counsellor, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
- Certified Hypnotherapist, International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (US)
- Member & Registered EMDR Therapist, The EMDR Association of Hong Kong
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, International Psycho-Oncology Society
- Registered Clinical Supervisor, Asian Professional Counselling & Psychology Association
